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General Info

Accommodations

Camping in Polacca, AZ with amenities supplied by Grand Canyon Trust.

Gear

You provide:  Personal camping equipment and a willingness to create a safe environment for others and intake traditional knowledge.

We provide: All meals, snacks, equipment and transportation.

Please click here for a complete packing list (PDF).

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September is a beautiful time of year in Polacca; however, midday temperatures hover in the 80’s, so bring sun protection.

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“Water is Life” Run Volunteer: September 7-8, 2012

Overview

The 9th Annual Paatuwaqatsi “Water is Life” Run is on September 8, 2012 on the Hopi Reservation. Runners from across the region and the country participate to celebrate the importance of water and its spiritual value in Hopi society. This year, Grand Canyon Trust volunteers will partner with Hopi coordinator and runner Bucky Preston, and the regional Sierra Club chapter to maintain and restore the traditional Hopi running trails to springs in preparation for the run. Volunteers are needed the day of the event to provide support to the runners and organizers.

Apply to volunteer on the Colorado PlateauItinerary

Day 1 Meet at Grand Canyon Trust at 8 AM. Park vehicles and carpool to Polacca, AZ on Hopi Reservation. Depart GCT at 8:30 AM with volunteers and trip leaders. Arrive in Polacca, AZ in 2 ½ hours and set up camp. Begin assistance with trip registry and break for dinner later on in the evening. Relax and get some rest to prepare for an early start the next day.
Day 2 Wake early (before 6 AM) and have breakfast. Work most of the day providing support for runners. After the run is finished, break camp and depart Polacca, AZ and return to Flagstaff by 6 PM.

 

 

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