Episode 21: The 100 Peak Challenge

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.