September 22, 2020

Episode 21: The 100 Peak Challenge

1 hour 1 minute

In this episode, 94 better than six; Mount Whitney, Star Wars, and San Diego. We’re talking about the 100 Peak Challengein San Diego with the challenge creator, Derek Loranger; the first person to complete the challenge, Susie Kara; and recent finisher Chris Griffith.

Show Notes

00:35 – Introductions

04:40 – How the 100 Peak Challenge came to be

06:57 – Picking 100 peaks in San Diego County

10:22 – The logistics of hiking 100 peaks in 365 days (or less)

18:20 – Derek confesses to not finishing all 100 peaks

25:45 – Only four finishers to date (started in 2017)

28:04 – Susie’s journey from runner to hiker

30:00 – Building skills for off-trail navigation

39:00 – Favorite areas in the challenge

44:50 – Less favored hikes?

52:24 – Mount Whitney

58:12 – How to connect with our guests

Mentioned in this Episode

100 Peaks Challenge

Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge

52 Hike Challenge

Peakbagger

Afoot & Afield in San Diego County

SoCalHiker

Connect with Derek at 100peaks.com and on IG @100peaks

Connect with Susie on IG @thesusiekara

Connect with Chris at SDPeakbagger.com and on IG @chriswgriffithsd

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Our Co-hosts

Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com

Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

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