Homecoming 2022 – Level Up Adventure Together
At Social Hiker, we celebrate all your summits – both the literal and figurative mountains you climb. We are continually inspired by the photos and…
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New England Challenge Extension
By popular demand, we’ve extended the 2022 New England Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge finish to November 30, 2022. If you’re close to finishing, you now…
Level Up Your Outdoor Photography
It’s been said that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” We all love to take photos of our outdoor adventures. Our theme for the…
GPS Navigation Basics
GPS has become an essential tool for hikers, whether planning a route, tracking their route, or navigating along the way. In this short recording, I…
What is a Microadventure Challenge?
This August, we are holding our first-ever 30 Days of Microadventure Challenge. Which begs the question… what exactly is a microadventure? National Geographic Explorer of…
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…
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…
