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3RIMS3DAYS: Trek to Protect a National Treasure
Inaugural 3RIMS3DAYS trek a rock solid success!
It was at times grueling, often exhilarating, and in the end deeply satisfying, as Citizen Voice (CV) in partnership with our outstanding project partner Bayside Adventure Sports (BAS) pulled off a highly successful inaugural "3RIMS3DAYS: Trek to Protect a National Treasure" in Yosemite. Trekkers - including CV president Gary Dietrich - summited Half Dome just after sunrise on day one (having started this first trek day at 1 a.m.), stood atop North Dome on day two (following two bear encounters and a river crossing), and made the big push to finish atop Glacier Point (celebrating with lots of photos and ice cream!) on the final day of the trek. An outstanding accomplishment to be sure -- 40+ miles, over 14,000 feet of elevation gain...in three days. Proceeds from the trek will go to The Yosemite Conservancy to help protect this national treasure (that is vulnerable to 
negative effects from budget cutting being felt in many national, state and local parks in these difficult economic times), BAS's projects to involve youth in valuable outdoor experiences, and CV's efforts to develop strategically selected projects that will help protect key components of our vulnerable created world. Check out some trek pictures here, and mark your calendars for June of 2012 when 3RIMS3DAYS will begin to grow in both size and impact from this successful pilot project in 2011 to become a unique, highly visible, widely respected effort involving event sponsors and participants state and nationwide.
Check back for more information on next year's event, including sponsorship opportunities and registration to hike!
No one you know has ever done this.
No one we can find has ever done anything like this for a great cause. Don’t just visit Yosemite Valley, experience every inch of it from every angle by hiking over 40 miles with an elevation gain of over 14,000’. On Thursday you will Summit Halfdome at Sunrise (15 miles, 5,000+ vertical feet), then on Friday hike the Snow Creek Trail up to the North Rim summiting North Dome then hiking to Yosemite Peak and the top of Yosemite Falls before decending the Yosemite Falls trail (21 miles, 5,000+ vertical), then on Saturday hike the Four-Mile Trail to Glacier Point (4.7 miles, 3,200’ Vertical) where you will celebrate! Join hikers from Bayside Adventure Sports and Citizen Voice enjoying three crazy days and in the process, raising money for a true national treasure, Yosemite National Park. The purpose is to raise awareness about the need to protect our environment and to raise funds for three specific causes: The Yosemite Fund, which helps protect Yosemite for future generations; Bayside Adventure Sports for its efforts to educate youth on safe and sustainable ways to enjoy our environmental treasures while also having fun; and support for Citizen Voice in its efforts to protect the vulnerable, including wildlife and the environment.
The Facts:
- 3 Days: June 16-18, 2011
- 3 Unforgetable Rims: Half Dome, The North Rim (North Dome and Yosemite Falls) and Glacier Point
- 14,000+ Feet of Elevation Gain (equivalent to hiking California’s highest peak, Mount Whitney, from sea level)
- 40+ Miles
- 25 Hikers: Our 2011 inaugural year trek limit. Be part of this exclusive group
- Cost: $50 Registration plus minimum Fund Raising of $250. The monies raised will be split evenly between the Yosemite Fund, Citizen Voice, and Bayside Adventure Sports (BAS).
Registration: At www.BaysideAdventureSports.com
Lodging
Two Options:
1. Find your own lodging in or around Yosemite Valley at one of the hotels in or near the Valley
2. Camp with BAS in the Upper Pines Campground in your own tent or RV. Details for camping with BAS can be found on the BAS website. Campsites are available for Wednesday, June 15th to Sunday, June 19th. Several meals are included with the group as well!
Other Information:
Bayside Adventure Sports will provide on-trail medical staff, experienced guides, maps, on-trail snacks for hikers, 3RIMS3DAYS custom printed t-shirts, and yep, lots of ibuprofen!
www.BaysideAdventureSports.com
