About a decade ago, entrepreneur Karla Amador set her sights on completing 52 hikes in a year. She didn't consider herself outdoorsy, so it helped to break down her goal into small, actionable steps, like hiking at least one mile each weekend. She called this project "The 52 Hike Challenge." 10 years later, she's turned it into a national company that encourages thousands of participants to get outside.

Connect with Karla: 

• Instagram 
• 52 Hike Challenge website & Instagram 
• Listen to Karla's new podcast, Rise & Wander 

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• Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund grantees