[Jeff]

We do require a photo from your hike, but there is no need to wait for the welcome packet to get started. You have access to log your hikes from the website or the app as soon as you register.

[Jeff]

Hi Lacey! I’m out of the office at the moment, but I will check this out this weekend. I’ll get it sorted for you.

[Jeff]

Hey Darryl,

I saw that you are signed up for both the SoCal and the San Diego challenges. I'm going to guess that you're referring to doing the original six peaks from the SoCal challenge: Mount Wilson, Cucamonga Peak, San Antonio (Mt Baldy), San Bernardino, San Jacinto and San Gorgonio.

First, this has been done in less than 48 hours a number of years ago by two guys.

If you're looking for efficiency, I'd probably do them in this order:

San Jacinto (furthest east)

San Gorgonio and San Bernardino (you can connect these two via the ridge, if you are supported)

Cucamonga Peak and San Antonio (Mt Baldy) – these two are close, but I wouldn't bother trying to hike between them. Just do them as two hikes.

Mount Wilson – This is the lowest and furthest west.

This order travels roughly from the east to the west, and groups hikes that are close to each other. As I mention, San Gorgonio and San Bernardino can be done together (I've done this as an overnight backpack trip), but to be efficient, you'd start and end at different trailheads. If you have a support vehicle, that would work.

Speaking of which, I strongly advise having a support team to handle the driving between trailheads, and bring one or two changes of shoes and socks.

[Jeff]

I’ll check into this.

[Jeff]

Hi Taryn,

We don't change out the peaks completely, but tweak them over time. We are more likely to add peaks to the list — which is why some challenges (like SoCal have 12 peaks in their version instead of 6). This gives repeat challengers a chance to change it up.

If you have suggestions for peaks to add to a challenge, let me know! 😎

[Jeff]

Hi Gerardo, we need the email address for your son to setup his account. I've replied to your support request (check your email). You can reply to that and I'll take care of it.

[Jeff]

I don't know of a “Sitton Road” but Highway 74 (which goes to the trailhead) appears to be open on Google Maps. The trailhead parking is on the north side of the highway across from the (now closed) Candy Store.

[Jeff]

Also, I’m in Spokane thru Monday. I’ll mail your welcome packet Tuesday. 😉

[Jeff]

Hi Megan! All of the 2023 finisher packets were mailed months ago. I’m not at my computer , but I’ll check on this when I get back.

[Jeff]

Most of the challenges run from January 1st to December 31st. The exceptions are in Arizona, where the Winter challenge runs from November 1st to April 30th, and the Summer challenge runs May 1st to October 31st.

[Jeff]

Fixed! Not sure what happened, but you are on the list now. Congratulations!

• This reply was modified 6 months, 3 weeks ago by  Jeff.

[Jeff]

Paul is also setup, and should receive an automated email from Social Hikers instructing him on creating his password.

[Jeff]

Thanks! He is all setup and should receive an email from Social Hikers with instructions on creating his password.

[Jeff]

That's good news about the Candy Store!

And yes, Ortega Highway and Highway 74 are one and the same. 😎

[Jeff]

Hi Kena, I sent you an email requesting Paul's email back on January 2nd, and I've sent a second request. I just need the email, and I can setup his account. Best to reply to the support ticket in your email.