52 Hike Challenge Finisher Stories

Finisher Feature - Alexandra Brocoum: Motivated After Injury

Finisher Feature - Alexandra Brocoum: Motivated After Injury

"In 2017 I broke my neck and suddenly I was no longer able to run and play ice hockey like I had been for a long time. I was told I could walk and...

Finisher Feature - Ijana Loss: Hiking through Loneliness

Finisher Feature - Ijana Loss: Hiking through Loneliness

"I started this challenge at the beginning of January as a fun thing, not having any idea how the world was going to take a crazy turn. I lost my j...

Finisher Feature - Suzie Zaragosa: Courage through Hiking

Finisher Feature - Suzie Zaragosa: Courage through Hiking

"I have so many things to say when it comes to this challenge. It was one of the first I joined when I really wanted to to step up my  hiking game ...

Finisher Feature - Elizabeth Hunziker: Self-Care Hiking

Finisher Feature - Elizabeth Hunziker: Self-Care Hiking

"Hiking is my therapy. I am a psychologist and work with individuals who have experienced trauma. Hiking is my self-care and the challenge helped m...

Finisher Feature - Karina Courtemanche: Biking and Hiking

Finisher Feature - Karina Courtemanche: Biking and Hiking

"During this pandemic it has helped me stay active and not be depressed since a lot of things are closed being able to go hiking has kept me sane. ...

Finisher Feature - Maureen Ng: Hiking through Covid

Finisher Feature - Maureen Ng: Hiking through Covid

"Hiking log and Hiking posts on Instagram. Love encouraging others, a good friend decided to also do challenge and another 2 are doing it next year...

Finisher Feature - Robbie Schneider: Local Hiking Photographer

Finisher Feature - Robbie Schneider: Local Hiking Photographer

"We started a girl scout trailblazer group for middle and high school students and have 4 hikes in!" What helped motivate you to finish the 52 Hik...

Finisher Feature - Amber Walker: Facing the Peaks

Finisher Feature - Amber Walker: Facing the Peaks

"Just as I might have planned my course God established every step of my 52. By all the mountains  that had me in awe and left me inspired. He buil...

Finisher Feature - DeAnna Zachrl: Family Hiking

Finisher Feature - DeAnna Zachrl: Family Hiking

"My husband and I have both lost about 10lbs but more importantly my cardio fitness has increased. Its also been a safe way to spend valuable famil...

Finisher Feature - Chris Griffith: Escape through Hiking

Finisher Feature - Chris Griffith: Escape through Hiking

"Hiking has been a wonderful escape during all this uncertainty. I am thankful for all the time spent on the trails and peaks. While, some of the d...

Finisher Feature - Kate Wright: Hiking in the Snow

Finisher Feature - Kate Wright: Hiking in the Snow

"My first hike in the challenge was also "first day" hike in the sense that it was on January 1, 2020. Two friends and I rushed to throw on some sn...

Finisher Feature - Trace Stead-Hardt: Hiking with Pets

Finisher Feature - Trace Stead-Hardt: Hiking with Pets

"Of all the times in my life, I am thankful I found the 52 hike challenge this year. It has forced me outside and given me a goal to work towards. ...