Women Hiking for Women Healing

Register now for July 2007 Wilderness Heals Annual Pledge Hike

BOSTON , MA . – Registration is open now to June 29th for this summer’s Wilderness Heals Annual Pledge Hike, July 20-22, 2007 .  The three-day Pledge Hike, one of New England ’s most challenging all-female fundraising hikes, takes participants on the rugged trails of New Hampshire ’s White Mountains .  Each year, Wilderness Heals unites everyday women to raise funds for The Elizabeth Stone House in Boston .  The Stone House helps women and children, from all over the nation to rebuild their lives after experiencing mental illness, domestic violence and other forms of trauma. 

Women, who want to participate in Wilderness Heals, can obtain registration materials through The Elizabeth Stone House’s Web site by logging onto www.elizabethstone.org or by calling (617) 522-3659 ext. 207.  The registration deadline is June 29.  Register early if you plan to hike!

Wilderness Heals 2007 offers  four trail routes, including a backcountry camping option, to accommodate all skill levels.  Hikers are placed in teams of four to six women and will include an experienced team leader.  Three out of the four routes offer hikers overnight accommodations in AMC huts.  Round-trip transportation from Boston will be provided.  The fundraising minimum is $1,200 and the hiker registration fee is $50.  Four informational hiker meetings will be offered on March 28, April 25, May 16 and June 13 at 6 p.m. at The Elizabeth Stone House, 8 Notre Dame Street , Roxbury , MA .