2022 Arizona Winter Gear Giveaway Winners
This winter the Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks challengers summited 606 peaks, hiked 2,795 miles, and climbed over 1,140,000 feet. Of the many that attempted…
This winter the Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks challengers summited 606 peaks, hiked 2,795 miles, and climbed over 1,140,000 feet. Of the many that attempted…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do when you’re not hiking? I am married and a mom of three teenage boys…
Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do when you’re not hiking? Hi, my name is Tony Ramos and I just turned…
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…
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…
Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do when you’re not hiking? I’m a full time Massage Therapist and work in the…
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…
Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do when you’re not hiking? I am one of the first female hike leaders. In…
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…
Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do when you’re not hiking? When I’m not out on the trails with my dog…
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…
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…
Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do when you’re not hiking?  When I am not hiking, I am busy working as…
Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do when you’re not hiking?  ​In my free time, I love spending time with my…
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…
Next up in our ambassador spotlight series is Kristin DeCou, one of our newest ambassadors. Make sure you read all the way to the bottom…
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,…
Next up in our ambassador spotlight series is SaÅ¡a Marinkovic. SaÅ¡a (pronounced SAH-shÉ™) is one of our two ambassadors who live on the east coast!…
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…
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…
Next up in our ambassador spotlight series is Lucie Sinsabaugh. April is her birthday month, so be sure to wish her a happy belated birthday!…
Next up in our ambassador spotlight series is Craig Wonson, who helped organize the New England Six-Pack of Peaks. He celebrates his birthday as well…
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…
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are shining our spotlight on a couple of the women ambassadors. Our Second post features Kristin Seiler, who…
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are shining our spotlight on a couple of the women ambassadors. First up: Shana Morda, who has been…
Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do when you’re not hiking? I lost my father to cancer when I was in…
We are kicking off our ambassador spotlight series with Karl, who has completed the NorCal challenge in each of the past three years. We also…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This is a guest post by SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks challenger Ted Foster. My first summit beer of 2020 was on Tecate Peak, drinking Tecate…
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…
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,…
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…
May 18th Update:Â 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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