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Lovely Dames! Please consider attending this "unofficial" Trail Dames event on June 1st at Sky Meadows Park. Trail Dames has been a supporter (and now sponsor) of the Ascend mission, founded by Marina LaCree, since at least 2019. Additional fun fact: Marina will be our keynote speaker at this years Summit!! The link to the podcast she did with Anna back in 2019 (Episode #26) is here: [https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-trail-dames-podcast/episode-26-marina-legree-ascend/](https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-trail-dames-podcast/episode-26-marina-legree-ascend/)

To learn more about **Ascend**, click here: [https://www.ascendathletics.org/aboutus](https://www.ascendathletics.org/aboutus)

*A few details below from their official registration page (**link below**)*:

Join Ascend at beautiful Sky Meadow State Park (Virginia) Saturday, June 1, 2024, to support and elevate the women of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The hike **begins and ends at Turner Pond in the park (just off Route 17)**. **Options** to hike a **5k** route; **10k** route; a mini-hike (**less than 3 miles**) or all **23 miles** the park has to offer. Decide the day-of how far you want to hike, all registration fees are the same. Those over 12 years old who register before May 15 are guaranteed a t-shirt.

Hike at your own pace, with other participants, or with your team. Bring water, hat and a snack (& rain gear if rain is in the forecast). All proceeds benefit Ascend Leadership Through Athletics.

The hike kicks off at off at **9 am** (**arrive early** to sign in); **after party starts at 4 pm** (different location). Hikers may begin their hike later than 9 am but all hikers must complete by 3 pm. (**Note: Sky Meadows charges $10 parking per vehicle so consider carpooling or come prepared.**)

In the evening, join us just down the road from the park for a casual gather of food, drinks, and entertainment. Dinner location is at private home near the park; details will be emailed to those who register.

In the event of cancellation due to weather, refunds will not be issued.
You may register to hike as an individual or a team; either way you can create a fundraising donation page and ask your family and friends to support your hike and make a difference in the lives of young women.

**[https://raceroster.com/events/2024/85413/hike-for-her-2024](https://raceroster.com/events/2024/85413/hike-for-her-2024)**

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