52 Hike Challenge Finisher Stories
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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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. ...