About Xtreme Hike

Every Xtreme Hike participant is committed to helping advance a cure for cystic fibrosis. By joining us at Xtreme Hike you can help us reach this lifesaving goal.

Grand Canyon Xtreme Hike is one of the most challenging in the country. Where else can you conquer one of the seven natural wonders of the world?! The Arizona Chapter of the CF Foundation hosts this extraordinary endurance event to raise awareness and funds to help those with CF live long, fulfilling lives and to one day find a cure. 

The CF Foundation Grand Canyon Xtreme Hike requires sacrifice and determination, and challenges each hiker to reach personal and philanthropic milestones which celebrate and support those living with CF. In addition to the physical commitment, each hiker takes on the challenge to reach a fundraising goal of $4,000 or more!

Due to the difficulty of this hike and the dangers inherent to Xtreme Hiking, we reserve the right to restrict hikers from entering the Grand Canyon and/or completing the challenge if not sufficiently prepared.

The 2024 Grand Canyon Xtreme Hikes are full.  If you would like to be added to the 2025 Grand Canyon Xtreme Hike interest list, join here.  To participate in another AZ Chapter Xtreme Hike, join us in Sedona on April 19-21, 2024.  Click here for more information.

The Hiker's Journey

2024 Grand Canyon FALL Xtreme Hike – October 11-13

Hikers check-in at the CFF Arizona Chapter office in Phoenix, AZ on Friday morning, October 11^th. All Xtreme Hikers travel together on a comfortable motor coach to the South Rim where lodging is provided (double occupancy) for one night. The group enjoys a pre-hike dinner on Friday evening.

On Saturday morning, October 12^th, hikers board an early bus to the Bright Angel Trailhead. Over 23 miles later, upon exiting the Canyon on the North Kaibab Trail, hikers enjoy a ‘Top of the Rim’ celebration. Hikers are then shuttled to the lodge for dinner on their own. Lodging is provided (double occupancy) for one night.

On Sunday morning, October 13^th, hikers enjoy breakfast at their leisure. After breakfast, a Recognition Celebration caps the Xtreme Hike experience at the resort or on the return trip to Phoenix. 

Included in Your Xtreme Hike Experience

• Detailed Hiker Packet with training schedule, fundraising tips, apparel/gear list, FAQs
• Regular communication with an experienced Hike Guide to answer your questions
• Transportation from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon and back
• Lodging for two nights (Double occupancy for two hikers)
• Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, Sunday breakfast
• Supplemental trail food
• Top of the Rim Celebration when you exit the Canyon
• Xtreme Hike branded shirt
• Recognition Celebration on Sunday following breakfast

 

SPONSOR THE 2024 ARIZONA SERIES OF XTREME HIKES 

Would you like to join the select group of Sponsors for Arizona's Grand Canyon Xtreme Hikes? Funds raised will support the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care.

Despite tremendous progress, we are not yet done. To learn how you can become an Xtreme Hike sponsor, please contact Toni Bauman at tbauman@cff.org or 602-224-0068. 

Click here for our 2024 Grand Canyon Summer Xtreme Hike Website

At the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, we commit to equity, racial justice, diversity, and inclusion as core principles guiding our efforts to provide all people with CF the opportunity to live long, fulfilling lives. We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please be aware that a 3-week notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for the Foundation to arrange. If you have a disability and require accommodations to fully participate in this activity, please go to www.cff.org/chaptersand email or call your local chapter office.

Pet Policy

For events where pets are welcome: be respectful of other event attendees and only bring well-behaved pets; keep pets on leash at all times; follow the pet policies of the local park or venue; and clean-up after your pet. Pets must be current on all required vaccinations. Pet owners assume full responsibility for their pets.

A thank you to our sponsors

Our events wouldn’t be possible without the support of our national sponsors: AbbVie and Vertex. We also recognize American Airlines, our outstanding corporate supporter.

We also want to thank our local sponsors who continue to help advance our mission.

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In lieu of cash, we ask that you make all payments/contributions to the CF Foundation with a credit card or check. We accept all major credit cards.

Events may be subject to change based on health or safety concerns. If an event is moved to virtual, sponsorship benefits may be adjusted to fit that format. If an event is cancelled your local contact will reach out to discuss options.