About this Event

Join the Team taking on the Appalachian Trail in partnership with REI! 

For the first time ever, Team In Training has teamed up with REI to host a multi-location hike event along the East Coast's iconic Appalachian Trail. With three locations to choose from, there's something for everybody. 

Each location will offer limited capacity, providing a socially distanced guided hike for multiple ability levels. 

Complete your registration today! Upon officially registering as a Team In Training Teammate, you will be required to register with REI via a unique portal link, provided to you by TNT, in order to reserve your official spot on the trip. All reservations with REI require a trip fee*

*trip fee may vary based on selected location and accommodations required

Hike Location Choices Include:

• Bear Mountain State Park, NY (This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Participants will carry daypacks weighing 10-15 pounds for up to 21.5 miles with up to 1,285’ of elevation gain. There are some steep sections and exposed overlooks on the various trails we hike. Hike groups will be segmented based on difficulty preferences reported to our hike partners at REI.)
• Shenandoah National Park, VA (This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Participants will carry daypacks weighing 10-15 pounds for 7-9 miles with up to 2,200’ of elevation gain. There are some steep sections and exposed overlooks on the various trails we hike. Hike groups will be segmented based on difficulty preferences reported to our hike partners at REI.)
• Great Smoky Mountains, NC (This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Participants will carry daypacks weighing 10-15 pounds for up to 16 miles with up to 6,549’ of elevation gain. There are some steep sections and exposed overlooks on the various trails we hike. Hike groups will be segmented based on difficulty preferences reported to our hike partners at REI.) *We are a​​​​t capacity, we are currently accepting individuals onto our waitlist for the Great Smoky Mountains. Should a space become available, waitlisted participants will be contacted first come, first served. Click here to fill out the waitlist form.

 

 

Fundraising Commitment Levels

The funds raised by Team In Training teammates help The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society explore new paths to cures, supporting approximately 300 active, cutting-edge research projects in the most promising new areas of immunotherapy and personalized medicine in cancer research.

*Earn $50 fundraising incentives for every $250 over commitment you raise, up to $1,000 reimbursement

Commitment	Benefits
$1,200	Virtual Event Weekend Experience, Interactive Training App (Sixcycle), Personal Coaching, Training Shirt and Event Day Jersey

 

Please Note: a trip fee is required to be paid directly to REI post-event registration. This fee includes boxed lunch for on trail, water & snacks, Professional First Responder certified guides, all Park permitting fees. All participants are required to book their own accommodations including but not limited to hotel stay and travel to the event.