Friday, January 2, 2009

DARING ADVENTURES

WINTER ADVENTURES 2009

Adaptive Cycling
Come and enjoy the thrill of cycling through the beautiful Phoenix bike paths. All levels of cycling experience are welcome. We provide hand-cycles, tandem bikes and recumbent tricycles, as well as all safety and adaptive equipment. Friends and family are welcome to bring their own bikes and join us. Saturdays: January 10—February 14; 10:00 am—12:00 pm

WINTER LOCATION We’re going south with the birds to experience and enjoy the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area 2801 S. 7th Avenue at the Salt River bottom,
(Map available upon request).
The $25 program fee includes use and maintenance of equipment.
Registration ends January 5th

Cross Country Skiing
Come join us for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. We’ll begin with an activity
overview, conditioning orientation and equipment fitting on January 14. On January 29th we will meet for a group conditioning and technique review.
Volunteer and participant orientation:
January 14, 2009, 6-7pm
Location: Telephone Pioneer Park
1946 W. Morningside Drive
Mandatory Trip meeting: February 19, 2009 6:30—8:00pm
Ski trip: Saturday through Sunday,
February 28 – March 1, 2009
$150 program fee includes round trip
transportation, hotel stay, trail pass and
equipment rental, including sit skis
for people with limited mobility.
Registration ends January 9th

Hike of the Month
Join us for a hike of the month while taking in the beauty of the Phoenix Mountain Preserves. Hikes will begin at 10:00 a.m.

January 17 at Reach 11
This a partially paved trail that travels through some of the most unique desert habitat in the area. Twenty different locations along the trail provide information signs on the flora and fauna that a visitor may encounter while enjoying the trail. Also, over 100 species of birds have been identified along this trail! Trailhead: 19224 N Tatum Blvd.
Registration ends January 12th

February 21 at North Mountain
Join us on a new trail for Daring Adventures! We will hike a section of trail 100. This trail is not accessible but doable with the help of adaptive
equipment. Come out and challenge yourself on this exciting Daring Adventure! North Mountain Visitors Center: 12950 N 7th Street

Registration ends February 17th

Registration SPACE IS LIMITED,
Register today! Registering does not mean you are selected for the program. You will be contacted prior to the event.

Phoenix residents will have priority when registering for all programs. Non Phoenix residents will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if space is available after the registration deadline. All registered participants will be contacted prior to the activity.

Family members and friends are welcome to register, space permitting.

Limited scholarships are available if cost is a barrier to participation.

Program volunteers are needed.
Please contact us to see how you can help with Daring Adventures or other Accessible Outdoor Recreation programs.

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