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Saturday August 20th, 2011

It's time to get registered for the 9th annual Think Globally, Move Locally: Hike, Bike or Trike with the Krista Foundation! It's a really fun day to cycle, hike, walk to nearby sights and parks, and then regroup for a tasty potluck lunch.

Prime Location: Start and end at the family flower farm & home of Steve and Terry Foster, located in Carnation. 31515 NE Tolt Hill Rd. Carnation, WA 98014. It's just next to where the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers intersect.

Cyclists/ Bike riders: We'll have two beautiful ride options created by the Fosters themselves, who ride frequently in the valley and beyond.

in 2010, we're considering adding a mountain bike ride in nearby Tolt MacDonald Park. Drop us an email if this sounds exciting to you.

The 25 miler will stay in the valley, and include scenic but flatter roads. The 'guided' ride wil head out at 9:55 a.m. An excellent choice for a shorter cruise, or a fun challenge for the casual or occasional rider. At the halfway point, you can take a 5 minute hike to the bottom of the beautiful Snoqualmie Falls. (printed cue sheets & map will be available at the event start)

The 50 miler leaves (guided) at 7:55a.m. and heads out to North Bend and up past picturesque Snoqualmie Falls, and then climbs to the Cedar River Watershed & Rattlesnake Lake. Return includes a fun descent and some valley views. A perfectly beautiful and challenging yet solid ride for regular cyclists and bike commuters. (printed cue sheets & map will be available at the event)

Hikers walk from the farm toward town and then out across a suspension bridge over the Tolt river and explore the rich forest. Wind through park trails while breathing the air that makes the Northwest great. (Length is roughly two miles, but hikers can extend and explore for at least an additional 2 to 3 miles!)

Tricyclists/kids! There will be a course set up in the front yard for the little ones to show off their biking skills.

REGISTRATION SUMMARY

• 25 mile Valley Loop & Falls: Registration open 9-10am. (guided ride rolls @ 9:55am)
• 50 mile Rattlesnake Lake & Back: Registration open 6:45am-8:00am. (guided ride rolls @ 7:55am)
• 2-4 mile Tolt-MacDonald Hike: Registration open 9-11am (guided  2 mile walk leaves @ 10:15am)

POTLUCK!

We will be providing a main food course and lemonade to drink, and will ask attendees to contribute side dishes. Be on the lookout for emails with further details. If you have a specialty you want to share, please email us (service@kristafoundation.org) so we can start organizing our feast!

Logistics:

Don't forget to bring blankets and small lawn/camping chairs to stay comfy and warm when the sun isn't around.

ABOUT THE KRISTA COMMUNITY:

This popular event is open to all, and especially for individuals and communities that value global citizenship and local action to make a better world. It is for people of all ages and walks of life who believe in the importance of young people developing a life-long ethic of service. We are a growing community that loves to celebrate life with each other. This year, we want to keep this event simple and focus our energy on connecting and reconnecting with our community members & friends while hiking, biking, trekking and potlucking! Please join us!

Note: In the past we've had TGML t-shirts included at the event. This year, to make cost as low as possible we're selling Krista Foundation T-shirts (not TGML specific), which will be on sale the day of the event. If you plan to buy one, please make note on the registration form and specify size (bring cash or check).

Please register early in order to provide us with t-shirt size and potluck details.

This event is really fun. You'll be glad you chose to sign-up!