From March 30 to April 7, 2023, the Couz In Trek team, made up of three cousins Amélie C., Perrine P. and Gwénola M., embarked on a human, sporting and committed adventure by taking part in the Rose Trip - Senegal. This 100% women's orienteering trekking competition was an opportunity for these three determined women to live a unique experience of solidarity and sharing with local populations, while pushing back their limits. This article describes the concept of the Rose Trip, Couz In Trek's commitment and the financial support provided by Palettes Services for their participation in this noble cause.
The Rose Trip concept
The Rose Trip is an orienteering trek on Senegalese trails, which takes the form of loops guided by a compass, a roadbook, a map, a GPS distance counter and a good pair of hiking boots. The aim is not to race against the clock, but rather to concentrate on orienteering and surpassing oneself. The winning team is the one that covers the fewest kilometers while respecting the checkpoints. This sporting adventure is renowned for its challenges, and offers participants a unique opportunity to surpass themselves.
A 100% feminine adventure
For five days, the cousins of the Couz In Trek team experienced a 100% feminine adventure, from the Atlantic coast to the desert areas of Senegal. This total change of scenery was an opportunity to meet women from another culture and share unique moments of exchange and sharing. This immersion in a different environment enabled the team to return strengthened and transformed by an experience rich in discoveries and encounters.
A solidarity hike
In addition to the sporting aspect, the Rose Trip Senegal is also a solidarity event. Each edition collaborates with a local association to support a cause close to the participants' hearts. For the Couz In Trek team, this commitment to solidarity was paramount. They mobilized with conviction and motivation for the cause defended during the trek.
Financial support for Couz In Trek
The Couz In Trek association has benefited from financial support from various partners and sponsors who are sensitive to their approach. Among the latter is Palettes Services, a committed partner. This generous contribution from Palettes Services enabled the team to finance registration fees, equipment, travel and accommodation expenses for the Rose Trip - Senegal.
Palettes Services, keen to support the committed initiatives of its employees and contribute to solidarity projects, lent its support to the Couz In Trek team in their quest to surpass themselves and share their experiences. Thanks to this financial support, Couz In Trek was able to concentrate on their physical and mental preparation, without worrying about logistical and financial aspects.
Couz In Trek's participation in the Rose Trip - Senegal was an extraordinary adventure marked by a spirit of mutual aid, solidarity and surpassing oneself. Thanks to the financial support of Palettes Services, they were able to take up the challenge with determination and enthusiasm. The Rose Trip - Senegal was much more than a sporting competition, it was a human and enriching experience that left a positive imprint on the hearts of the Couz In Trek team. This event is testimony to the importance of financial support from a partner committed to the realization of socially responsible projects.