Below is the application to be considered for the 2018 Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma (MM4MM) program. Please read the details carefully and note our exciting new series of domestic hikes!

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5. Age?

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7. City & State

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8. Are you a past MM4MM Participant?

You spoke, we listened! The MM4MM program is expanding in 2018 with more opportunities across the U.S. & Globally. We have divided the program into two sectors - MM4MM Treks & Peak Weekends. Here are some additional details:

Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma (MM4MM) Trek Program:
The 2018 MM4MM Trek series includes 3 challenging treks with 14-20 hikers on each MM4MM team. Team members for the MM4MM Trek Program are hand-selected based on their connection to multiple myeloma and their commitment in maximizing fundraising.  Fundraising ranges from $5,000 to $10,000 minimum per person depending on trip.


Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma (MM4MM) Peak Weekends:
We are excited to add the MM4MM Peak Weekends Program under the MM4MM umbrella. In 2018, this program will feature up to 4 “bucket list” US-based adventure hiking treks that can be completed under two days. This new program will allow up to 80 additional participants to take part in the MM4MM Program.  Participants need to apply to the team, however, unlike the more restrictive MM4MM Trek program, the Peak Weekends program is open to including small groups and multiple family members to participate within one team and will offer a powerful experience without the higher fundraising minimums and travel time required for the MM4MM Trek Program.   Fundraising levels begin at $1,500 per person.

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MM4MM TREK OPTION #1: Havasu Falls / Grand Canyon

•May 2-6 ; Team size: 20
•Trip Duration: 5 days;
•Trek: 3 days of 6-8 hours a day; Camping: 2 nights
•Fly to: Las Vegas, NV
•Difficulty Rating: 3 (of 5)
•Land Operator: Adventure Fundraising
•Fundraising minimum: $5,000
•Registration Fee: $350
•Included: All Land Fees, airport transfers, technical camping gear (tents), MM4MM training tee & hat, guides, and meals during the duration of the trek.

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After two years of hiking the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon, 2018 will see the MM4MM program explore another beautiful part of the Grand Canyon, majestic Havasupai . This 5-day trip includes 3 days of incredible and challenging hiking (2 nights of camping). Your hard work on 6- 8-hour days of hiking will take you into the depths of the Grand Canyon (2200 feet). Your reward each day will be to see some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world with drops ranging from 75 to 200 feet: Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls and Beaver Falls. You will be in awe of the vivid blue-green waters, which are the result of high calcium carbonate concentration in the water. This is a demanding trek to an area in the Grand Canyon that is difficult to access: The first hiking day will see the team hike down into the Grand Canyon over 2,000 feet, taking approximately 7 hours. Day 2 is an equally challenging day, and includes navigating via rope chains and ladders to reach the pools below. On our final day of hiking, Day 3, we climb UP the 2000 feet we came down the first day. You will earn your bragging rights on this demanding trail!

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MM4MM TREK OPTION #2: Fire + Ice Icelandic Trek

•August 8-12, 2018
•Team Size: 14
•Trip Duration: 5 Days
•Trek: 3 Days / Overnight in Mountain Huts 2 nights
•Fly to: Reykjavik
•Difficulty Rating: 3 (of 5) – Very Hard
•Land Operator: Adventure Fundraising
•Fundraising minimum: $7,500
•Registration Fee: $350
•Included: All Land Fees, airport transfers, MM4MM training tee & hat, MM4MM Marmot shell jacket, guides, and meals during the duration of the trek.

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With the Icelandic trek, Moving Mountains adds it’s 5th continent: Europe. The trek’s 3 days of challenging and spectacular hiking includes an assortment of geologic marvels, including volcanoes, glaciers, gorges, lava beds, waterfalls, mountains. Geothermal activity in the form of steam and green and yellow sulfur coming from the rocks we pass coupled with the topography make this mountainous hike otherworldly. Be prepared for 7-8 hours of rigorous hiking, with our end-of-day destination being mountain huts situated in incredible settings.

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MM4MM TREK OPTION #3: Everest Base Camp/Kalapathar

•Oct. 26 – Nov. 8, 2018
•Team Size: 20
•Trip Duration: 14 Days
•Trek: 11 Days / Overnight in Nepalese Tea Houses
•Fly to: Kathmandu, Nepal
•Difficulty Rating: 4.5 (of 5)
•Land Operator: Embark Exploration
•Fundraising minimum: $10,000
•Registration Fee: $350
•Included: All Land Fees, airport transfers, MM4MM training tee & hat, MM4MM Arcteryx Shell Jacket, guides, and meals during the duration of the trek.

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Back by popular demand, Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar, just beyond. Trek the Himalayan highlands to the doorstep of the world’s tallest mountain, Mt Everest. A short 3-hour hike beyond Base Camp provides the MM4MM team members with one of the region’s most accessible views of Mt. Everest. This challenging and awe-inspiring 9-day trek (12 days including travel) takes even novice climbers on a strenuous, but friendly journey through Nepal’s majestic Khumbu region, allowing for close-up views of dozen’s of Himalayan Giants without the dangers of a technical summit. Hikers will sleep primarily in Nepalese teahouses, easing into the Sherpa culture, assisted by friendly herds of yaks that carry much of the team’s gear. The summit of Kalapathhar, the highest point on the climb, reaching an altitude of 18,519 feet above sea level.

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PEAK WEEKEND OPTION #1: Mt. Washington, The White Mountains, New Hampshire

•June 2, 2018
•Max Team Size:  20
•Trip Duration: 1 Day
•Hike: Difficult 10.8 Miles 
•Fly to: Burlington, VT
•Difficulty Rating:  4/5
•Fundraising minimum:  $1,500
•Registration Fee: $250
•Included – 1 bagged lunch, 1 team celebration dinner, 1-night hotel stay, MM4MM Training Tee & Hat
                 
Mount Washington is the highest peak in the northeastern United States and the most prominent peak east of the Mississippi at 6,288 feet above sea level. Known for it's extreme weather and popularity in the hiking world, this is a very exclusive opportunity to climb as a team with the MMRF & our partner the Eastern Mountain Sports Schools.
If you are a moderate to experienced hiker looking for an outstanding summer adventure in the name of cancer research, this is absolutely the hike for you! We will take the less populated Booth Spur Trail which offers more expansive views and a more serene setting. Gaining over 4,000 feet in elevation, this challenging 10.8 mile day hike will feel so rewarding once you reach the famous summit! End the day as a team celebrating our victorious climb with dinner nearby in beautiful New Hampshire!

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PEAK WEEKEND OPTION #2: Crater Lake, Oregon

•August 2018
•Max Team Size:  20
•Trip Duration: 2 Days
•Hike: Day 1 – Easy 2.2 Miles (1-2 Hours), Day 2 - Difficult 5 Miles (5 to 6 Hours)
•Fly to: Portland, OR
•Difficulty Rating:  3/5
•Fundraising minimum:  $1,500
•Registration Fee: $250
•Included – 2 bagged lunches, 1 team celebratory dinner, 2-night hotel stay, transportation to/from park to hotel, MM4MM training tee & hat.

A few hours outside of Portland, Oregon lies Crater Lake, a mystifying blue lake in the caldera of Mount Mazama which was formed after a volcanic eruption 7,700 years ago. It is the deepest lake in the United States! Known for it's stunning clear blue waters this hike is perfect for those seeking an opportunity to experience some of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

This 2 day adventure offers 2 hikes throughout Crate Lake National Park. On Saturday the team will enjoy an easy 2.2 mile (round trip) hike to Plaikni Falls followed by a team lunch and some free time to explore the park on your own or with your family. The following day we will embark on a our more difficult journey to the summit of the tallest peak in the park: Mt. Scott for stunning 360-views of the caldera and the Three Sisters Mountains. This 5 mile round trip hike will take the group about 5 to 6 hours to complete. After we have successfully completed the hike the team will celebrate with a dinner nearby.

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PEAK WEEKEND OPTION #3: Arches National Park

•April 28-29, 2018 
•Max Team Size:  20
•Trip Duration: 3 Days 
•Hike: Day 1 - 7.8 Miles; Day 2 - 2.5 Miles.
•Fly to: Grand Junction, CO
•Difficulty Rating:  3/5
•Fundraising minimum:  $1,500
•Registration Fee: $250
•Included – 2 bagged lunches, 1 team celebratory dinner, transportation to/from the park to hotel, 1 night stay at local hotel, MM4MM training tee & hat.
                  
This mysterious and awe-inspiring national treasure awaits participants, ready to offer 2 days of jam-packed fun and exploration, hiking throughout Arches with our trained guide. On Saturday the team will hike to Devil's Garden, which includes the Double O Arch and Landscape Arch, two of the most famous arches in the world. Participants will battle the heat and overcome some difficult hiking passes as we gain elevation on this 7.8 mile hike. On Sunday we will treat ourselves to 2 to 3 additional trails (depending on groups ability) within the park that are shorter and less difficult, but equally rewarding. These trails will lead us to the famous Balanced Rock, Windows Loop, and Double Arch. We will complete about 2.5 miles on Sunday and end the day with a celebratory team lunch nearby.

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PEAK WEEKEND OPTION #4: Mt. Democrat, Colorado "14-er"

•July 2018
•Max Team Size:  20
•Trip Duration: 1 Day
•Hike: 6-7 hours + 2,500 feet in elevation gain
•Fly to: Denver, CO
•Difficulty Rating:  4/5
•Fundraising minimum:  $1,500
•Registration Fee: $250
•Included – 1 bagged lunch, 2 Team Dinners, 1-night stay in Breckenridge, transportation to/from hotel to trailhead, MM4MM training tee & hat.

Home of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado boasts 53 peaks over 14,000 feet. These "14ers" vary in degree of difficulty but one of the more accessible & rewarding hikes is of Mt. Democrat. At 14,158 feet above sea level, with a thrilling scramble to the summit, this mountain produces an unbeatable 360-degree view of the surrounding Rocky Mountains and can be conquered in 6-7 hours hiking round trip for moderately fit hikers. Although the hike takes place in July, hikers are lightly to have an exciting encounter with snow on the trail towards the peak and possibly some mountain goats as well!

Sitting just outside Breckenridge, Mt. Democrat is a perfect addition to any trip to the Colorado and the Rockies, making it easy to enjoy a plethora of adventurous opportunities in the greater Denver area. This hike is suitable for adult couples or groups, but due to the physicality required and the careful attention some parts of the path require, the minimum age for participants must be 16 years of age.

The team will leave Breckenridge early on Saturday for the Mt. Democrat trail head roughly an hour away. This beautiful and moving experience in the name of myeloma research will be followed by a special team dinner back in Breckenridge after to celebrate our accomplishments together.

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9. Please select the MM4MM Trek(s) or Peak Weekend hike(s) you would like to be considered for:

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10. How much do you think you can raise for the MMRF's mission and how to you plan to raise these funds?

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11. These hikes require a varying degree of physical fitness and all participants must obtain a signed doctor's approval waiver in order to participate. How would you rate your current fitness level and how do you plan to prepare for the hike if you are selected?

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12. Please tell us why you would like to participant in the MM4MM program and what it would mean to you to be selected:

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13. If there is any additional information you think it is important for us to know pertaining to this program and/or your selection, please share that information below:

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