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Tour Overview
This fantastic new race will be run in 24 hours across the vast, wild and remote area of the Grand Canyon North Rim. The North Rim remains untamed and isolated – an uplifted, forested plateau surrounded by desert. Very few visitors attempt to visit the North Rim, so you and your fellow runners can expect to encounter a remoteness now rarely experienced in daily life. This race is of an extreme nature. It will be a serious undertaking to train hard enough to cope with covering 126km (78 miles) in the brief time span of 24 hours. Racing along the North rim trail, the route will touch on some of the higher plateaus, so you will be faced with steep climbs up ancient rock layers formed over 5 million years ago. And of course, after the climb will be some difficult descents where a steady footing will be essential on the loose rock terrain.
Our route will follow a series of trails through the Kaibab National Forest in Northern Arizona. This beautiful area borders the Grand Canyon National Park and is perched on a high plateau averaging between eight and nine thousand feet above sea level.
The scenery is spectacular – set among towering Ponderosa pine tress and punctuated by hills and ridges interspersed by large open valleys of grass, streams and golden aspen trees. As the trail winds along the North Rim your views will stretch across the canyon to the South Rim and beyond to the highest point in Arizona – the San Francisco Peaks (over 12,000 feet in elevation and 60 miles away).
Full route details will be provided upon completion of the event recce in October.
This race is of an extreme nature. It will be a serious undertaking to train hard enough to cope with covering 126km (78 miles) in the brief time span of 24 hours. Racing along the North rim trail, the route will touch on some of the higher plateaus, so you will be faced with steep climbs up ancient rock layers formed over 5 million years ago. And of course, after the climb will be some difficult descents where a steady footing will be essential on the loose rock terrain.
Contestants will be completely self reliant from the start of the race until the end, and will need to carry their food and equipment on their backs. Water stations and medical tents will be provided at regular intervals along the route.
Guiding and support
Our staff are taken from all walks of life, because that's where our clients come from. We choose our staff for their ability to operate under pressure, work as a team and for their boundless enthusiasm - they are what makes Across the Divide so different and why our clients keep coming back to us.
ALL our events will have a medic/and or Doctor and an Expedition Leader (EL). It is a requirement that all Across the Divide's Expedition Doctors and medics complete the Expedition Medicine Course before joining our staff team.
Most of our EL's have Mountain Leadership qualifications and all guides as well as EL's are selected for their sense of humour, outdoors experience and group leadership skills.
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Tour Highlights
The North Rim remains untamed and isolated Stunning scenery Once in a Lifetime Running in one of the most stunning National Parks in the world Remoteness 126km in 24 hours Experience true wilderness The best views
Itinerary
Day 1 - London to Las Vegas
We board our international flight from London Gatwick bound for Las Vegas. The flight arrives early evening the same day. We will be met at the airport by our local agent, and transfer to our hotel where there will be a short orientation briefing to welcome everyone, explain timings and logistics for the forthcoming event.
Transfer: approx. 30 mins Accommodation: Hotel Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2 - Las Vegas to Kaibab National Forest
After breakfast we transfer by bus to our base in the Kaibab National Forest. Upon arrival there will be a short orientation briefing to welcome everyone, explain timings and give instructions on camp hygiene. After this you are free to settle in, begin race preparations and take in the awesome surroundings.
After breakfast, our morning begins with a half day trek designed to give you an indication of the type of terrain you will encounter during the race. Our local guides will talk about the ecosystems in the area and the types of wildlife you might expect to encounter en route. Later in the afternoon a full race briefing will be held, including route navigation, safety and a session from the ATD doctor on possible medical issues you may face and how to deal with them during the race. A hearty pre-race meal will be prepared and served by in the evening. A final Q&A session will take place early evening before you head to bed for an early night in preparation for the big day tomorrow.
Accommodation: Lodge or camping (tbc) Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 - Race Day
After an early breakfast you should be making a final check over your race kit before heading to the starting line. The race will begin at 09:00 and the arduous run through this spectacular part of the world will commence. During the hours of darkness, the route will be marked with glow sticks and each competitor will be issued with a strobe which must be activated at nightfall.
Accommodation: running throughout night. Meal Plan: Breakfast. Runners will be responsible for their own food during the competition.
Day 5 - Race finish and recovery
After a night spent running by starlight, the sunrise will give you renewed strength as you continue on with this punishing run back to the finish line at camp. Snacks are available when you have completed the race and breakfast is served from 09:00. A tented area will be set up for you to begin your recovery at the finish line. Our doctor will be available with advice for any aches, pains or injuries you may have picked up during the run. After lunch we’ll pack our bags and head to a local lodge, where beautiful scenery, good showers and a cosy bed will help you relaxation and recover. We will gather in the evening for a meal and the opportunity to chill out, compare blisters, chat with friends and swap stories of the race.
Day 6 - Exploring the Grand Canyon and transfer back to Las Vegas
After breakfast we will head to the Grand Canyon National Park and spend the morning exploring the area. Guides will talk you through the geology, archaeology and wildlife in the area – you may be lucky enough to see a highly endangered Californian Condor souring through the skies - this magnificent bird has recently been reintroduced to the area. You can take time to wander along some of the trails, or if your tired legs won’t carry you any further, you may wish to sit at one of the viewing points and take in the famous views, stunning colours and constantly changing light in quiet reflection after a hectic few days. After our minds have been blown by this immense natural wonder, we will board our bus for the 2 hour transfer back to Las Vegas, where we will hold a celebratory meal to congratulate ourselves on our achievements and swap stories of our adventure.
The morning and early afternoon is free to explore Vegas. We will board our bus back to the airport mid-afternoon for our late afternoon flight from Las Vegas, arriving at Gatwick the following morning.
Across the Divide recognise its responsibility and is continually striving to reduce the environmental impact of the work we do and to minimise the impact of our challenges on the environment within which we operate. We are therefore committed to continual improvement in our environmental performance, preventing pollution and minimising our effects through a complete programme of achievable targets and then in turn to make our activities environmentally and socially positive.
There are many ways in which our activities can have a negative effect on the societies in which we travel. In turn there are also many positive opportunities for us to leave positive impact in these societies. We minimise negative impact and achieve positive impact in the following ways;
- We educate and inform challenge participants about environmental and social pressures in the areas they are traveling to via comprehensive pre-event briefing packs, and nightly briefings whilst on an event and encourage local conservation partners to give evening presentations of their work - We have a comprehensive Porter Protection Policy to protect the rights of the individuals and their families - Ensure a fare income for all locally employed staff. - Use local equipment and vehicles when we can - We purchase food from locally sourced providers - Avoid using foreign owned accommodation –instead where possible we use locally owned and run accommodation - Discourage local begging and giving of short term cash gifts - Provide local support for a minimum of five years providing not only funds but also specialist help and advice. - Employ agents and use camp locations which are not foreign owned therefore ensuring income is kept in country whenever possible. - Encourage maximum communications between locals and participants to encourage mutual understanding and respect between cultures - We organise as part of the challenges cultural exchanges both sporting and social. - Employ local guest speakers to talk about their societies and culture
As well as the effect we can have on local cultures we can also provide a positive effect on the environments in which we travel and the broader worldwide environment. We pursue positive impact in the following ways;
- In the planning stages of establishing a new challenge we take into consideration any environmental, cultural, economic and political issues before committing ourselves to operating in an area. - Avoid the burning of wood whenever possible to avoid local deforestation - Achieve zero litter, and when appropriate remove local litter - Avoid pollution from our camp and accommodation activities - Achieve zero damage and impact to local flora and fauna - Encourage understanding of the local environment and its fragilities - Encourage the eating of local foods therefore preserving traditional farming practice - Encourage the use of biodegradable products especially washing products. - Ensure good practice on all toilet activities, i.e. avoiding pollution to water courses - Avoid the purchase of tourist products which impact in wildlife and the environment - Ensure waste is minimized and recycled whenever possible. - Minimise the consumption of water
In Nepal our charity expeditions have contributed a great deal to both the local community and impacted positively to the conservation of the fragile eco-system.
It is a fact that the benefits of your charity walk or challenge are far more widely reaching than you can ever imagine. Our Trusted Partner's Responsible and Sustainable Travel Policy Below is our Environmental and Social Impact Policy. It is a written statement on our mission in relation to managing the environmental effects and aspects of our operation. The policy states the aims and principals of our organisation with respect to our impact on the environment. This is a working document and we are committed to making a continual improvement.
MISSION STATEMENT We recognise our responsibility and are continually striving to reduce the environmental impact of the work we do and minimise the impact of our challenges on the environment within which we operate. We are therefore committed to continual improvement in our environmental performance, preventing pollution and minimising our effects through a complete programme of achievable targets and then in turn to make our activities environmentally and socially positive.
STANDARDS Based on the broad range and far-reaching activities of our business there are a number of areas of potential effect and in turn areas of action. We aim to achieve our objectives in these following areas:
1. Overseas events - Local cultures and economies 2. Overseas events - Local environment 3. Office administration 4. Staffing 5. CSR events specific 6. UK events specific 7. Suppliers policy 8. Information to customers and participants 9. Transport and travel
OBJECTIVES Our 2009 active objectives are:
1. By 2009 we aim to add two new projects to the current 10 projects which provide long term local environmental and/or social support 2. By 2009 we aim to ensure that in country agents’ companies are locally owned and based on 95% of our overseas trips 3. By 2009 we aim to include an environmental impact plan into all new event planning reports 4. BY 2009 we aim for all local staff on overseas events to have a good income from working on the events supported through a minimum tip system. 5. By 2009 we aim for all of our overseas participants to be aware of the options listed in our Transport and Travel Policy including the carbon offset facility 6. By 2009 we aim to include biodegradable washing products on all participant kit lists. 7. By 2009 we aim to include a waste management process into all new and existing trip plans. 8. By 2009 we aim for all purchased paper to be recycled and to purchase four more office products which are recycled. 9. By 2009 we aim to reduce our office paper consumption by 30%. 10. By 2009 we aim to recycle 70% of all office waste. 11. By 2009 we aim to work from premises which reach all current environmental standards and utilize sustainable sources of heating and power. 12. By 2009 we aim for all staff to be fully aware of our environmental and social policy targets 13. By 2009 we aim to provide comprehensive recycling facilities on all UK events 14. By 2009 we aim for all UK events staff will be paid a salary which includes travel therefore encouraging more local staff on events 15. By 2009 we aim for all event staff instructions to include environmental impact notes 16. By 2009 we aim for specific environmental impact management plans to be included in all event manuals
Our Trusted Partner's Responsible and Sustainable Travel Policy
Below is our Environmental and Social Impact Policy. It is a written statement on our mission in relation to managing the environmental effects and aspects of our operation. The policy states the aims and principals of our organisation with respect to our impact on the environment. This is a working document and we are committed to making a continual improvement.
MISSION STATEMENT We recognise our responsibility and are continually striving to reduce the environmental impact of the work we do and minimise the impact of our challenges on the environment within which we operate. We are therefore committed to continual improvement in our environmental performance, preventing pollution and minimising our effects through a complete programme of achievable targets and then in turn to make our activities environmentally and socially positive.
STANDARDS Based on the broad range and far-reaching activities of our business there are a number of areas of potential effect and in turn areas of action. We aim to achieve our objectives in these following areas:
1. Overseas events - Local cultures and economies 2. Overseas events - Local environment 3. Office administration 4. Staffing 5. CSR events specific 6. UK events specific 7. Suppliers policy 8. Information to customers and participants 9. Transport and travel
OBJECTIVES Our 2009 active objectives are:
1. By 2009 we aim to add two new projects to the current 10 projects which provide long term local environmental and/or social support 2. By 2009 we aim to ensure that in country agents’ companies are locally owned and based on 95% of our overseas trips 3. By 2009 we aim to include an environmental impact plan into all new event planning reports 4. BY 2009 we aim for all local staff on overseas events to have a good income from working on the events supported through a minimum tip system. 5. By 2009 we aim for all of our overseas participants to be aware of the options listed in our Transport and Travel Policy including the carbon offset facility 6. By 2009 we aim to include biodegradable washing products on all participant kit lists. 7. By 2009 we aim to include a waste management process into all new and existing trip plans. 8. By 2009 we aim for all purchased paper to be recycled and to purchase four more office products which are recycled. 9. By 2009 we aim to reduce our office paper consumption by 30%. 10. By 2009 we aim to recycle 70% of all office waste. 11. By 2009 we aim to work from premises which reach all current environmental standards and utilize sustainable sources of heating and power. 12. By 2009 we aim for all staff to be fully aware of our environmental and social policy targets 13. By 2009 we aim to provide comprehensive recycling facilities on all UK events 14. By 2009 we aim for all UK events staff will be paid a salary which includes travel therefore encouraging more local staff on events 15. By 2009 we aim for all event staff instructions to include environmental impact notes 16. By 2009 we aim for specific environmental impact management plans to be included in all event manuals
About our Trusted Partner
Across the Divide have been running charity and corporate events for over 12 years. They have taken 1000's of fundraisers on international and UK events and have helped raise over £30 million for worthy causes.
Across the Divide pride themselves on being the safest around offering the best for their clients. The events are often life changing experiences; you visit amazing parts of the world, learn about different cultures and share the spirit of adventure with like-minded people, this makes Across the Divide one of the leading UK adventure travel companies.
We offer charity projects, charity hikes, multi activity challengs, expeditions and corporate social responsibility projects.
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