Introducing the Central Coast Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
On January 19th, we held a live Zoom session introducing the California Central Coast Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. This is a new challenge for 2023, with…
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Congratulations to our 2023 Legacy Challengers
2023 marks the 9th year for the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Series, and we want to give a big shout out to our Legacy Challengers.…
What’s New for the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Series
All Homecoming week we are celebrating YOU — our members. You already are making connections and building community on Social Hiker, and we want to…
Hiking the Wonderland Trail
The 93-mile Wonderland Trail that circumnavigates Mount Rainier might be the perfect first-time thru-hike. Join Jason Fitzpatrick, Derek Loranger, and Jeff Hester as they share their experience thru-hiking this magical trail…
Recovering From Injuries
This summer, TJ Lopez was backpacking the Rae Lakes Loop in Kings Canyon National Park when he suffered a torn meniscus. He was able to hike out…carefully…
Why Women Thrive in Women-Only Spaces
Our speaker is Saveria Tilden, CEO & Founder of AdventurUs Women. AdventurUs Women creates life-changing, empowering, outdoor experiences that encourage fun, laughter and friendship. They welcome women…
From the Six-Pack to Everest Base Camp
Join Six-Pack of Peaks ambassador Sonia Pancratz as she shares her journey to Everest Base Camp and how the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge helped her…
Thru-Hiking the John Muir Trail
Thru-hiking the epic 211-mile John Muir Trail is the adventure of a lifetime. Join our community manager Emma Massick and Six-Pack of Peaks Ambassador Tara Magpusao for a dive…
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…
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…