Join us for the Climb for Heroes
One of my favorite annual events is the Climb for Heroes up Southern California’s Mount San Antonio — better known as Mount Baldy. The hike…
We’ve Re-launched the Swag Shop
Good news! We’ve re-launched the SocialHiker swag shop. It’s got a new look that’s easier to navigate. It’s much faster. And it’s at a new…
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 Northern California Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
On February 15th we held a live Zoom session introducing the all-new-for-2023 Northern California Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. This is a challenge is brand new…
Hiking in the Snow or Winter Mountaineering?
Every year, tragedy strikes in the mountains when snow covers the trails. The accidents are unfortunate, but not surprising. What in the dry, warm months…
Introduction to the Appalachian Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
An introduction and overview of the Appalachian Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. This is a new challenge for 2023, with 12 mountains to choose from. I’m joined…
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…
Training for the Trail
Our monthly theme for January is training, and for our Mappy Hour we welcomed Lee Welton from Trailside Fitness. Lee is a physical therapist assistant…
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…
