04 ORGANIZED TRIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH MS The Northern California Chapter has had a long relationship with the Bay Area company Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). ETC opens the beauty and challenge of the great outdoors to people with disabilities through organized trips that enable participants to access the wilderness and develop an environmental stewardship ethic.
MS CONNECTION: SUMMER 2013 my physical and emotional sanity.” You don’t have to wait for an opportunity with the Chapter to take advantage of ETC’s trips. ETC not only offers white water rafting trips in several locations, but also sea kayaking and cross country skiing. Trips are available for groups and individuals and both overnight and day-long adventures can be adapted to meet your needs! For more information on the fantastic trips that ETC offers, please visit their website at www.etctrips.org or call 415-4747662. ◊
WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP WITH ETC Sunday, September 8th 9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Starting Camp 6700 Hwy 49, Lotus
Many Northern California clients and their families have attended outings with ETC in the past, such as kayaking in Sausalito and rafting on the South Fork of the American River. In 2011 when the Chapter was registering people for a kayaking trip, many clients were in disbelief that they would really be able to do it physically and several people got so excited over the phone when they realized it was possible. One such participant responded to her experience by saying “I didn’t even know places like ETC existed. It has reinvigorated my love of outdoor/nature activities which previously MS had taken away from me. It means a lot for
This fun, accessible adventure hosted by Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) is back by popular demand! Come raft one of California's most celebrated whitewater runs, the South Fork of the American River. This river is perfect for beginners or seasoned whitewater veter ans. ETC's accessible campground at the river's edge provides the perfect stage for a great day trip. Bring your picnic lunch, water, snacks and sunscreen and join us for a day on the river! The cost is $25 per person but scholarships are available. The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 3rd. To register, visit www.nationalmssociety.org/can or call 1-800-344-4867.