Hiking Challenge 4

A: If you like the outdoors and want to preserve the beauty of our mountains, foothills, rivers and farms the Pardee & Conserving Carolina Hiking Challenge is perfect for you. By simply hiking and becoming a Conserving Carolina member, you will be supporting our mission in saving our most spectacular places. It is a fun way to explore our conserved lands on your own schedule, work toward an achievable goal, and earn a badge of honor (our white squirrel hiking patch) and free hiking gear for your efforts!

A: While anyone may take the hikes in the challenge, you must be a Conserving Carolina member to receive your congratulatory award package after you have completed all eight hikes. We appreciate your support of Conserving Carolina’s conservation and trails mission with your membership!

A: Only one person may receive an award package (and patch) in the Hiking Challenge with a “Conserving Carolina Individual Membership” ($35); multiple members of the same family or household (husband & wife, children, visiting family members, etc.) may receive an award package (and patch) in the Hiking Challenge using a “Household Membership” ($60).

A: No, you may complete the list of hikes at whatever pace you choose. Some hikers may complete all of the hikes in only a few weeks or months, while others may collect them over several years. The Hiking Challenge is designed to allow you to explore the outdoors and our conserved lands at any pace you choose!

A: Hikes must be completed September 22, 2016 or later. Hikes prior to this date may not be counted toward the Hiking Challenge and need to be revisited.

A: The Hiking Challenge is free to Conserving Carolina members!

A: No, but make sure to submit completion of your hike after each one that you take using the “Log Your Hike” button on the main Hiking Challenge webpage, and include all of your contact information for each submission. Logging the Hiking Challenge allows us to track your progress toward your completion, periodically recognize your progress in our publications, and enable you to receive communications and updates specific to the Hiking Challenge.

A: No, hikers have widely varying interests, physical abilities, and availability to get outdoors. Many people also prefer to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors in a solitary manner as a time of personal reflection. The Pardee & Conserving Carolina Hiking Challenge is designed to give outdoor enthusiasts the ability to enjoy and explore Conserving Carolina’s conserved lands at their own pace and on their own schedule.

A: After reporting your eighth and final hike using our Report Your Hike form, we will send your patch, certificate, and hiking gear by mail to your membership address. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks to receive your award package that includes your white squirrel patch.

A: The Hiking Challenge can be completed by people of most fitness levels or levels of outdoor experience.

A: No, the patch must be earned by completing the list of eight hikes. The White Squirrel Patch is one of the most prized hiking rewards in our region!