• COVID-19 Park and Trail Closures
  • Learn about the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
  • Shop
  •  

SoCal Hiker

  • Find a Hiking Trail
    • All Areas
    • Arizona
    • Colorado
    • Los Angeles
    • Orange County
    • Oregon
    • San Francisco Bay
    • Washington
  • Trail Guides
  • Six-Pack of Peaks
    • Colorado Six-Pack of Peaks
      • Bergen Peak
      • Rocky Mountain
      • Birthday Peak
      • Horseshoe Mountain
      • Grays Peak
    • New England Six-Pack of Peaks
    • NorCal Six-Pack of Peaks
      • Mount Umunhum
      • Mount Saint Helena
      • Mount Tamalpais
      • Mount Diablo
      • Mount Sizer
      • Rose Peak
    • Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks
      • Tumalo Mountain
      • Black Butte
      • Black Crater
      • Maiden Peak
      • Mount Bachelor
      • South Sister
    • SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks
      • Mt. Wilson
      • Cucamonga Peak
      • Mt. San Antonio (Mt Baldy)
      • San Bernardino Peak
      • San Jacinto Peak
      • San Gorgonio
  • Backpacking
    • High Sierra Trail
    • John Muir Trail
      • Overview of the John Muir Trail
      • Training
      • Day-by-Day Itinerary
      • Resupply Addresses
      • JMT Discussion Forum
    • Lost Coast Trail
    • North/South Lake Loop
    • Rae Lakes Loop
    • Red Peak Pass Loop
    • Theodore Solomons Trail
    • Trans-Catalina Trail
    • Wonderland Trail
  • Gear
  • Forums
    • Latest Topics
    • Ask a Question
    • Campfire
    • Trails
    • Trail Reports
    • Gear Wisdom
    • Classifieds
  • Login

Congratulations to the 2015 Six-Pack of Peaks Finishers!

November 23, 2015 By Jeff H 6 Comments

2015 Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Recap

Congratulations to all the finishers of our inaugural Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge!

When I created the Six-Pack of Peaks, it was a challenging personal goal for my girlfriend and I to help us train for our thru-hike on the John Muir Trail. I led group hikes on each of the six peaks — and it turned out to be a popular series for a lot of people. Some do it for the personal challenge. Others use it to train for even bigger adventures.

2015 marked the debut of the official Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge, and I was blown away by the positive response. We had 85 amazing finishers who registered for the challenge and hiked to the summit of all six peaks between January 1, 2015 and October 31, 2015.

Together, these finishers hiked over 6,800 miles and climbed over 2.3 million vertical feet! Most of all, they did something special. There are over 22 million people living in Southern California — but only a few can claim to have hiked the Six-Pack of Peaks, let alone in one season.

The Fundraiser

BCM - Mentoring urban youth outdoorsYes, we hiked…a lot! We made new friends on the trail. We learned what we were made of and what we could do when we set big goals and committed. But we also raised over $1600 for Big City Mountaineers — a non-profit organization that works with under-served urban youth, helping them learn and grow through epic outdoor experiences. Board member and alum Amy Tam even joined us at the Finisher’s Party and shared how BCM made a difference in her life, and how it continues to do so for so many young people.

I highly encourage you to check out their website to learn more.

The Sponsors

A very special thanks go to this year’s sponsors. They supported the challenge by donating gear for our two big gear giveaways, and really helped us get our first challenge kicked off right. This year’s sponsors included:

  • Outdoor Research – Helium II jackets
  • JepPaks – Orbiter ultra-light day packs
  • Cairn – 3-month subscriptions
  • Sierra Trading Post – $50 gift cards
  • Yonder – Trucker hats and t-shirts
  • Hele USA – Head gear
  • The Muir Project – MILE…MILE & A HALF DVDs (and flasks!)
  • Princeton Tec – headlamps
  • LifeStraw – water bottle with integrated filtration
  • Lawton Grinter (The Trail Show) – ‘I Hike’ book
  • Scrubba – wash/dry bag

I know you’re probably familiar with many of these brands — and they deserve a look.

The Gear Giveaway Winners

For 2015 we had two giveaways, both selected in a random drawing at our Finisher’s Party. The first giveaway was open to all registrants, regardless of whether they finished or not, and the second was for finishers only. As it turned out, both of our winners were also finishers.

Congratulations to Nindy Pastor and Megan Gibney! 

The 2015 Six-Pack of Peaks Finishers

Here are all 85 finishers for the 2015 Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge (in alphabetical order by first name):

  • Aaron Mendonca
  • Alexandra Gonzalez
  • Amanda Thompson
  • Andrew Jackman
  • Andrew Valdes
  • Angelia Blas
  • Brandon Setter
  • CeCe Lorthioir
  • Chris Perry-Hill
  • Christina Franz
  • Christina Hinojosa
  • Cynthia Tessin
  • Dan Hughley
  • Daniel Hernandez
  • Daniel Minear
  • David Fisher
  • Debbie Taranik
  • Dominique Topacio
  • Doug Bredesen
  • Editha Yangco
  • Elizabeth Luna
  • Elizabeth Sevilla
  • Emma Johnson
  • Eric Sevilla
  • Fernando Gonzalez
  • Gary Hill
  • Harvey Fiji
  • Ilana Gustafson
  • Iris Morales
  • Iva Buis
  • Jae Bundang
  • Jake House
  • James Krise
  • Jamie Dufour
  • Jason Anderson
  • Jason Fitzpatrick
  • Jason Sudo
  • Jeff Hester
  • Jeff Stark
  • Jelsomina Elsasser
  • Jen Iarossi
  • Jenny Le
  • Jenny Smith
  • Jeremy Via
  • Jesse Sanchez
  • Jessica Setter
  • Jessica Yang
  • Jo-Russell Reyes
  • Jon Ryther
  • Jon Valencia
  • Josue Iniego
  • Kathleen Miller
  • Keith Robinson
  • Kim Hicks
  • Kristen Combs
  • Kristin Seiler
  • Kristy Loufek
  • Laura Skorich
  • Lisa King
  • Lori Wolfe
  • Manuel Herrera
  • Maria Pizarro
  • Matthew Adame
  • Megan Gibney
  • Melissa Maher
  • Michelle DeYoe
  • Minh La
  • Monika Kalem
  • Natalie Anderson
  • Nate Truax
  • Nelly Santacruz
  • Nick Wagstaff
  • Nindy Pastor
  • Pilar Goluch
  • Rachael Eckhardt
  • Ruben Baier
  • Sonja Alli-Casella
  • Staci Kirk
  • Stephanie Duerfeldt
  • Thomas Pena
  • Tony Ramos
  • Urs Inauen
  • Vanessa Villa
  • William Dickson

Well done! You are all amazing and inspiring.

The Finisher’s Party

It’s been a real pleasure to follow along with your adventures on Facebook, Instagram and through your amazing hiking logs here on SoCal Hiker. Just looking at what photos you posted here on the Wall of Fame and on Instagram with the #SixPackOfPeaks hashtag, you shared over 1,800 photos of your adventures on these peaks.

At the 2015 Six-Pack of Peaks Finishers Party

I know many of you know each other, or ran into others hiking the Six-Pack during your own hikes. But nowhere were there more of us in one place, at one time as at this year’s Finisher’s Party. We had a slide show, we shared great pizza and beer, swapped stories and celebrated our accomplishment. It was a blast.

Proudly sporting their Six-Pack of Peaks t-shirts
Finishers at the Finishers Party

Jeff and Joan at the Six-Pack of Peaks Finishers Party

The 2016 Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge

So what’s next? Many people have been asking if there will be a 2016 Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. The answer is… ABSOLUTELY! Early-bird registration will open in December — so you have plenty of time to plan, schedule and hike your Six-Pack of Peaks.

If you want to get your inaugural 2015 Six-Pack of Peaks t-shirt or patch — you can still get yours in the store while supplies last.

It was awesome getting to know so many of you through this year’s challenge, and I hope to see you on the trails next year!

Filed Under: Hiking News Tagged With: #SixPackOfPeaks, cairn, Hele USA, JepPaks, LifeStraw, Outdoor Research, Princeton Tec, Scrubba, Sierra Trading Post, Six-Pack of Peaks, The Muir Project, The Trail Show, Yonder

Like what you found here at SoCal Hiker? This site is a labor of love. Share your support for the site and help us development of new trail guides and expanded coverage -- make your next outdoor equipment purchase through our advertisers.

You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Jeff H

About Jeff H

I'm an avid hiker and backpacker. My wife Joan and I are on the trails every weekend. I started SoCal Hiker to share my passion for outdoor adventure.

Comments

  1. Stella adorable says

    November 24, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Ugh! I finished and totally forgot to log my hikes..I think I only entered 1 of 6..:(
    -Stella

    Reply
  2. 100peaks says

    November 24, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    It’s on for 2016! Sign me up!

    Reply
  3. Marissa says

    November 25, 2015 at 8:49 am

    Congrats to all the finishers! I started late and won’t finish my last peak until next weekend. Can’t wait to sign up for the 2016 challenge and see you all on the trail!

    Reply
  4. Charles L Smith says

    November 30, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    My girlfriend and I hiked all 6 peaks and Mt Whitney between April and November of this year. I realize we registered late but thought that covering all of the peak plus Whitney in a shorter time frame was worth asking if we can get added to the list of 2015 finishers. Your website was super helpful in preparing for all the hikes. Thank You! Charles & Jennifer

    Reply
  5. William says

    December 13, 2015 at 9:45 am

    Menifee fitclub is looking forward to doing the six peak challenge 2016 see you guys on the trails!

    Reply
  6. Jeff HJeff H says

    April 20, 2017 at 12:14 am

    By the way, we just added a special 2015 finisher’s badge to your profiles!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

About SoCal Hiker

Jeff on Mount Rainier

I created SoCal Hiker while preparing to thru-hike the John Muir Trail. My goal? Create guides for the best hiking and backpacking trails with enough detail to make it an enjoyable experience for you. And while I started with trails in Southern California, I’ve expanded across the west. We hike each trail to create these guides, sharing practical advice on gear and outdoor skills. Read more…

Connect with SoCal Hiker

  • 22,751 Fans
  • 11,947 Followers
  • Followers
  • 1,717 Followers
  • 5,281 Subscribers
  • 342 Subscribers
SoCalHiker was selected one of USA TODAY's 10 Best Hiking and Outdoor Blogs
Get our day-by-day guide to thru-hiking the John Muir Trail
Get up-to-day wildfire status throughout California

Products

  • Muir Taco T-shirt Señor Muir Taco Hut Tech-Tee $19.95 – $22.95
  • Mount Wilson Benchmark Mount Wilson Benchmark $39.95
  • 2017 Six-Pack of Peaks Patch 2017 Six-Pack of Peaks Patch
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $6.00
  • Mount Wilson T-Shirt $23.00 – $27.00

Sponsors

Sponsor SoCalHiker and see your banner here

Featured Posts

Hiking Belknap Crater in the Mountain Washington Wilderness

Hiking this out-and-back route up Belknap Crater you'll traverse an other-worldly … [Read More...]

Hiking to the Simpson Reef Overlook on the Oregon Coast Trail

The Oregon Coast is rugged, beautiful and often uncrowded. This bluff-top … [Read More...]

Join Team SoCalHiker at the Climb for Heroes

Team SoCalHiker is climbing Mount Baldy again as part of the annual Climb for Heroes … [Read More...]

Lastest Comments

  • Amy Courtney on Ridgeline Trail
  • Jay Eleanor on Hiking to the Simpson Reef Overlook on the Oregon Coast Trail
  • Charles Krim on Hiking to the Simpson Reef Overlook on the Oregon Coast Trail
  • 11 Best California Bikepacking Routes | Wild Lumens on Inside Crystal Cove State Park
  • Ted Thed on Burbank Peak, Cahuenga Peak, Mt. Lee and the Hollywood Sign
Get your SoCalHiker stickers now

Get your SoCalHiker stickers!

Latest Posts

  • Hiking Belknap Crater in the Mountain Washington Wilderness October 20, 2022
  • Hiking to the Simpson Reef Overlook on the Oregon Coast Trail August 25, 2022
  • Join Team SoCalHiker at the Climb for Heroes August 23, 2022
  • Hiking the Welch-Dickey Loop in the White Mountain National Forest August 18, 2022
  • Hiking Turtlehead Peak from Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area July 15, 2022

Recent Forum Topics

  • How to deal with accidents while hiking in the winter?
  • Warm Tips for your hiking in winter
  • Some tips for hiking.
  • Keep your body warm in the winter hiking
  • The benefits of hiking, more than you can imagine!

The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Series

Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge SeriesThe Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Series gives you an opportunity to explore your world while supporting a great cause. There are eleven challenges around the country. Hike or run them at your own schedule.

Flex your adventure muscles!

Learn more here.

 

Search

Tags

3-6 miles 6-8 miles 8-10 miles 11+ miles Arizona Backpacking coastal dog-friendly easy family-friendly High Sierra Trail hiking Hiking The John Muir Trail hipster inspiration JMT John Muir John Muir Trail Kings Canyon National Park LA County moderate Mount Rainier National Park Muir Monday National Park Orange County Oregon out of bounds Pacific Crest Trail peak peakbagging quote scenic Sequoia National Park Sierra Nevada Six-Pack of Peaks State Park strenuous Thru-hiking Utah vista Washington waterfall wilderness Wonderland Trail Yosemite

Copyright © 2023 SoCalHiker.net · Metro Theme on Genesis Framework with WPEngine Hosting · Contact SoCal Hiker · Sitemap · Privacy Policy

 

Loading Comments...