Mappy Hour – Chasing Waterfalls
Join us on #WaterfallWednesday, May 25th at 6:30 PM Pacific for our next Mappy Hour! This month, we’re talking about Chasing Waterfalls because heck, not…
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Leave No Trace Workshop
It’s Earth Month! Join us this Tuesday for our first Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop. Learn the 7 principles of LNT and how to apply…
Want to Climb Mt Whitney, Mt Hood, or Grand Teton?
Over the years, I’ve seen many people tackle the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge to help them train for even bigger goals. Recently on Facebook, I’ve…
San Bernardino Peak Reopened
Great news for the Southern California challenge! San Bernardino Peak, which had been closed for the past two years by the El Dorado Fire, has…
Hiking Together: Finding Others to Hike With
Solo hikes are awesome. Group hikes are also awesome. They serve different purposes, and I love them both. If you are looking for people to…
Introducing the 2022 Legacy Challengers
When we started the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge in 2015, we never dreamed so many people would accept the call and take the challenge…year after…
Logging Hikes from your Smartphone
If you are like me, your smartphone is usually what you use to take photos on your hikes. My iPhone is my go-to camera when…
September Highlights from the Six-Pack of Peaks Community
September adventures were bountiful, based on the stories and photos shared by our challengers. One of my big adventures for this year was hiking the…
August Highlights from the Six-Pack of Peaks Community
A Six-Pack of Peaks Vacation I’ve completed the Colorado Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge in six consecutive days, but I’ve often wondered if anyone could hike…
July Challenger Highlights
In July, things start heating up. The trails in the Arizona Summer challenge were closed for a short time due to fire danger. The good…
June Challenger Highlights
The end of June marks the halfway point of 2021, and for some areas, it means the snow is finally gone and the trails are…
Ambassador Spotlight: Rebecca Sowards-Emmerd
Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do when you’re not hiking? My career is in technology – I’ve spent 20 years…
2021 Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Recap
Congratulations to all the finishers from our third annual Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge! Last week we held a virtual Finishers Party via Zoom,…
Share Your Social Links
Want to share your social networks and connect with other challengers? Now it’s easy to add these to your profile. Edit your profile and enter…
Welcome Back, Wilson & Gorgonio
It’s been a while. Last year’s wildfires really did a number on you, Wilson and Gorgonio. But we’re glad at least for the opportunity to…
Introducing the Six-Pack of Wilsons Challenge
A while back, one of our long-time challengers and ambassadors (she has completed at least one challenge every year since 2015) noticed that we have…
2020 SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Wrap-up
2020 was a tough year for all of us, but in spite of wild fires, global pandemics, park shutdowns and all the other challenges, 420…
2020 NorCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Wrap-Up
Congratulations to all 57 finishers of the 2020 NorCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge! 2020 was a challenging year in many respects, with COVID-19 disrupting many…
2021 SoCal Legacy Challengers
Our Legacy Challengers are those who have completed the challenge for the past four years. Many of these have completed the challenge for five or…
Gear Giveaway Winners
The week before Thanksgiving we held two combo finisher parties: one for the New England and Colorado Rockies challenges; and another for the Central Oregon…
Alternate Peaks for the NorCal Challenge
2020: What a decade! It feels that way, sometimes. Between the pandemic and the wildfires, this year’s NorCal challenge has been extra challenging. Two of…
Scouting a Six-Pack of Peaks on the ‘Tour de San Diego’
San Diego may not have the tallest peaks in SoCal, but it has some beautiful, challenging hikes and delightful biodiversity. The past two weeks, we…
Sign-up Now for the 2021 Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
Registration for the 3rd Annual 2021 Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is now open! This self-paced hiking challenge takes you on six hikes in…
Challenge Deadlines
2020 has been a year! COVID-19, wildfires, forest closures and poor air quality have wreaked havoc on our adventure plans. So we’re are extending some…
Navigating Social Hiker
New to SocialHiker? Taking the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge? This short video gives you a quick overview of the website, and covers the basics you…
Recap of the 2020 Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
Our 2nd Annual Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge wrapped up on April 30th, and this year was our best ever! Of the 319 challengers,…
COVID-19 Update
The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything I’ve experienced in my lifetime. Our lives, families and businesses have been disrupted. Most states have issued some form…
Press “Pause” on your Challenge
May 18th Update: Many trails that were temporarily closed have been reopened. I’ve had a number of people ask if it’s okay to hike again. Ultimately,…
One Challenge — Five Badges to Earn
2020 marks the sixth year for our Southern California Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge, and for the first time, there are a total of 18 peaks…
PLAYLIST: The Almost There Adventure Podcast
As a Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger, you have an adventurous spirit. And I’ve got a podcast for you to add to your playlist. I’ve been…
Meet the 2020 SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Legacy Challengers
What is a Legacy Challenger? Someone who has completed the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge in each of the past four consecutive years. Last year eight…
Registration for the Inaugural Arizona Summer Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is Now Open
It’s here! Registration is now open for our inaugural Arizona Summer Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge! This new challenge picks up where the Arizona Winter Challenge…
Introducing our Legacy Challengers
As we head into our fifth year for the Southern California Six-Pack of Peaks, it became clear that we had a special few who have shown…
Introducing the Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Series is growing again. The Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is now live! This winter challenge features six hikes within a…
Big City Mountaineers & the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
The mission of Big City Mountaineers is simple: “Big City Mountaineers instills critical life skills in under-resourced youth through transformative wilderness mentoring experiences.” I know that…
Group Hike: Stinson Beach to Mount Tamalpais
I will be leading a group hike from Stinson Beach to Mount Tamalpais on Saturday, August 18th. We will be following an out-and-back route via…
Update to the SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
What a year this has been for forest fires in Southern California. First the Valley Fire caused the closure of the San Gorgonio Wilderness, along with…
SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Modified for Valley Fire
UPDATE: On August 30, San Bernardino Peak has been reopened, including the San Bernardino Peak and Momyer Trails. UPDATE: On August 15, the Vivian Creek…
Register Now for the New England Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge comes to the east coast for the first ever New England Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge! This challenge is a great way to…
New for the Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge: Maiden Peak
Last year’s wildfires did a number on a lot of trails, including the Black Crater Trail, which is closed indefinitely was closed until recently. With Black…
Register now for the 2018 Colorado Rockies Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
It’s here! Early-bird registration for the 2018 Colorado Rockies Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is now open! Good news for 2017 challengers, you are automatically enrolled…
Hey SoCal! Registration for the 2018 Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is Open!
It’s here! Early-bird registration for the 2018 SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is now open. This is our fourth year for the annual challenge, and…
Announcing the Inaugural Colorado Rockies Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge™
It’s here! This past two months we’ve been scouting trails and peaks throughout the area, and we’re stoked to announce that we’re finally ready to…
Announcing the Inaugural Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge™
It’s here! This past month we’ve been scouting trails and peaks throughout the area from our basecamp in Bend, and we’re stoked to announce that…
Challenge Yourself. Hike More.
Seven years ago, I was preparing to thru-hike the 211-mile John Muir Trail in the Sierra Nevada mountains. I had hiked it once before after…
