2027 SAHC Winter Hiking Challenge
- Date Fri 1st January 2027 - Mon 1st March 2027
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for the 2027 SAHC Winter Hiking Challenge, taking place from January 1st to March 1st, 2027, in the beautiful Asheville, Buncombe area. This exciting event invites outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities to embark on a personal journey to hike, run, or walk a total of 60 miles within 60 days. Whether you're exploring the serene woods or strolling through your neighborhood, the challenge is designed to encourage everyone to embrace the joys of winter hiking!
Registration opens on December 1st, with a modest fee of $25 that directly supports vital conservation efforts in the Southern Appalachians. If funds are tight, don’t worry—there's a coupon code available for those who need it. Participants will receive helpful emails with hiking tips and suggestions for new trails across North Carolina and Tennessee, including some recently protected areas. Everyone who completes the challenge will earn a commemorative patch featuring the Northern Saw-whet Owl, a symbol of conservation, designed by local artist Solstice Handmade. Plus, mark your calendars for the celebratory gathering at Wicked Weeds Funkatorium on March 13, 2027, where all participants can share their experiences and triumphs. Join us for this invigorating winter adventure and help
Registration opens on December 1st, with a modest fee of $25 that directly supports vital conservation efforts in the Southern Appalachians. If funds are tight, don’t worry—there's a coupon code available for those who need it. Participants will receive helpful emails with hiking tips and suggestions for new trails across North Carolina and Tennessee, including some recently protected areas. Everyone who completes the challenge will earn a commemorative patch featuring the Northern Saw-whet Owl, a symbol of conservation, designed by local artist Solstice Handmade. Plus, mark your calendars for the celebratory gathering at Wicked Weeds Funkatorium on March 13, 2027, where all participants can share their experiences and triumphs. Join us for this invigorating winter adventure and help
Organiser's Description
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY IS PROUD TO HOST OUR 7TH ANNUAL WINTER HIKING CHALLENGE!
The Winter Hiking Challenge sets a goal of 60 miles in 60 days, to be completed in your own time and at your own pace. Those can be miles youve hiked, run, or walked through the woods or in your neighborhood just make it 60 miles within the 60-day challenge time period. No matter your background or ability this event is designed to get folks outside in the cold winter months!
Registration opens December 1st and the registration fee is $25 per person. Your registration fee directly supports conservation work in the Southern Appalachians. If you cannot afford the registration fee at this time, please use the coupon code: SAHC2027.
All participants will receive informative emails throughout the challenge with suggestions for some of our favorite places to hike across the mountains of NC and TN, including some new properties SAHC has recently protected. You may enter miles at any date during the 60 days, as long as they are all entered by 11:59 PM on March 1. You can enter miles as you go, or all at once in one entry - just make sure you get them in on time!
Anyone who passes the goal of 60 miles will receive a commemorative patch after the challenge is over. The patch will be designed by local artist Solstice Handmade [https://www.solsticehandmade.com/] and feature the Northern Saw-whet Owl, a threatened, native species SAHC helps to protect. Find an image of the patch below. All participants, regardless of final mileage, will be invited to an end of challenge in-person celebration at Wicked Weeds Funkatorium on Saturday, March 13, 2027 from 3 to 6 pm.
The Winter Hiking Challenge sets a goal of 60 miles in 60 days, to be completed in your own time and at your own pace. Those can be miles youve hiked, run, or walked through the woods or in your neighborhood just make it 60 miles within the 60-day challenge time period. No matter your background or ability this event is designed to get folks outside in the cold winter months!
Registration opens December 1st and the registration fee is $25 per person. Your registration fee directly supports conservation work in the Southern Appalachians. If you cannot afford the registration fee at this time, please use the coupon code: SAHC2027.
All participants will receive informative emails throughout the challenge with suggestions for some of our favorite places to hike across the mountains of NC and TN, including some new properties SAHC has recently protected. You may enter miles at any date during the 60 days, as long as they are all entered by 11:59 PM on March 1. You can enter miles as you go, or all at once in one entry - just make sure you get them in on time!
Anyone who passes the goal of 60 miles will receive a commemorative patch after the challenge is over. The patch will be designed by local artist Solstice Handmade [https://www.solsticehandmade.com/] and feature the Northern Saw-whet Owl, a threatened, native species SAHC helps to protect. Find an image of the patch below. All participants, regardless of final mileage, will be invited to an end of challenge in-person celebration at Wicked Weeds Funkatorium on Saturday, March 13, 2027 from 3 to 6 pm.
Races
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2027 Winter Hiking Challenge
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
OPENS 01 DECParticipants who complete the challenge will receive a Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy commemorative patch designed by artist Solstice Handmade and featuring the Northern Saw-whet Owl!
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