Across the Atlas in Wavelength Magazine



Mission Playground and REI host nationwide tour of Across the Atlas Team

In August of 2006, the team traversed the refuge's remote and rugged terrain by trekking, climbing and paddling inflatable canoes down the Kongakut River to the Arctic Sea, all for the sake of a tremendous cause. The primary goal of this journey was to promote efforts to protect wildlife and preserve the ecosystem of this environmentally precarious land, while simultaneously benefiting the Colorado Cancer Foundation (CCF).

In an effort to collaboratively raise awareness for the environment, Mission Playground and REI have joined together with Across the Atlas to create a nationwide presentation tour in 2007. Over fifteen REI locations will be hosting a personal ATA appearance in various regions across America.

The kickoff event will take place on January 11, 2007 with the premier video presentation of "The Alaskan Adventure." Maintaining both an environmental and a charitable focus, each event will be followed by an opportunity drawing to raise money for CCF and to give away various prizes from ATA sponsors.

"Since our intention at Mission Playground is also to build awareness of environmental sustainability and preservation, this felt like a natural fit," said Mark McMahon, president of Mission Playground, a conscious lifestyle clothing company. We have great respect for the ATA team and are honored to work with them on promoting this project. For more information on the tour, please visit acrosstheatlas.com.

Across the Atlas tour dates:

Southern California:
Thursday, January 11: San Diego, CA
Friday, January 12: Santa Monica, CA

Intermountain:
Tuesday, January 30: Salt Lake City, UT

Northeastern:
Monday, February 19: Pittsburg, PA
Wednesday, February 21: Bailey's Crossroads, DC
Thursday, February 22: Fairfax or Rockville, DC
Friday, February 23: Reading, MA
Saturday, February 24: Framingham, MA

Northern California:
Tuesday, March 27: Berkeley, CA
Wednesday, March 28: San Francisco, CA
Thursday, March 29: Saratoga, CA

Colorado:
Tuesday, April 10: Fort Collins, CO
Wednesday, April 11: Colorado Springs, CO
Wednesday, April 17: Denver, CO

Midwest:
Wednesday, April 25: Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Thursday, April 26: Madison, WI

Pacific Northwest:
Tuesday, May 15: Tualatin, OR
Wednesday, May 16: Seattle, WA
Thursday, May 17: Redmond, WA