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100 Peaks Challenge

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 Challenge in 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

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September 22, 2020
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  1. Philip Yoho

    November 28, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    That was a very informative podcast. I’m sold! I’ll start the 100 Peak Challenge in 2021. Thank you for all the information shared.

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