Jeff Hester

Just back from a four day backpacking trek on the PCT, and I already want to go back.

Our current president and VP are lunatics, criminals…and an embarrassment to the USA, unworthy of respect.

Day 1: Grandjean to Sawtooth Lake. Not too shabby.

Another Look at Energy Miles - Jeff Hester I returned this weekend from a six-day backpacking trip in the Sawtooth Mountains, and I was curious how it stacked up against the energy miles I calculated for my upcoming Mount Kilimanjaro climb in ...

I’m looking at energy miles as I train for Kilimanjaro. Any suggestions for factoring in the elevation? jeffhester.net/2025/08/12/a...

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro with Us This January Are you ready to take your hiking to the next level—literally? This January, I’m taking a group of adventure seekers to the roof of Africa: Mount Kilima

Ever dreamed of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro?

I'm leading a group this January—7-day Machame Route, no technical skills needed.
25% deposit to hold your spot.
Hike with fellow #SixPackOfPeaks challengers!

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TrovaTrip | Salkantay Trek and Machu Picchu with Jeff Hester and Social Hikers Ready for an adventure that will awaken your spirit and feed your sense of wonder? Join Jeff Hester, founder of the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge, for a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Peru—where anc...

Then in October an 8-day trip to Peru, trekking the Salkantay Trail, capped with an exploration of Machu Picchu. trovatrip.com/trip/south-a...

TrovaTrip | New Zealand’s South Island with Jeff Hester & Social Hikers Experience the ultimate outdoor adventure traversing through New Zealand's most breathtaking landscapes. Start your journey in Christchurch before heading to the majestic peaks of Mt Cook, where alp...

First, a 10-day multi-sport adventure on New Zealand’s South Island, March 20-29, 2026. trovatrip.com/trip/austral...

So we have trips #3 and 4 lined up for 2026: New Zealand and Peru!

YouTube video by Social Hiker Intro to Wanderlog, My Fave Roadtripping Resource

I’m going to give an intro to Wanderlog tonight on YouTube Live at 6:30pm Pacific. Join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7d4...

Activate puppy mode!
Farley is 9 years old, and it made me happy to see home happy to adventure in Utah.

Looking forward to camping and hiking with him in Colorado this July.

I’m back from a 3-week road trip through Utah, visiting the Mighty Five and more. The Cassidy Arch trail on Capitol Reef NP was one of my faves.

TrovaTrip | Hiking in Patagonia with Jeff Hester & Social Hikers Get ready for a breathtaking, heart-pumping hiking adventure through El Chaltén in Argentina! Discover unique trails with imposing views of glaciers, turquoise Patagonian lakes, leafy Andean forests, ...

I’m heading back to Patagonia this December. Join me!

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Great read from @semi_rad. And what is Tom up to these days? semi-rad.com/2025/03/itll...

TrovaTrip | Hiking in Patagonia with Jeff Hester & Social Hikers Get ready for a breathtaking, heart-pumping hiking adventure through El Chaltén in Argentina! Discover unique trails with imposing views of glaciers, turquoise Patagonian lakes, leafy Andean forests, ...

We did this last year, and we are going back again in December! Registration opens Saturday 2/15 at 7am. Join us!

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Congratulate our 2025 Legacy Challengers For over a decade, the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge series has been inspiring people to get out and explore more. Our Legacy Challengers exemplify that adventuro

Announcing our 2025 Legacy Challengers! 55 people have completed the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge each of the last four years... or more! In fact, two have completed it all 10 years in a row!
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That time our labradoodle Lucy went to the Grand Canyon.

What adventures do you have planned for 2025? I’m genuinely curious.

Morning at Cannon Beach

Planning a road trip to this corner of Oregon. What should I make sure to see or do? #pnw #oregoncoast

For anyone interested, I went with the standard MoonShade picked up like new on FB marketplace. A cost effective way to start, and I can use it with my Disco as well.

SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge™ Join the challenge Registration is now open for the 11th Annual SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge --  a self-paced hiking and trail running challenge up s

Registration is now open for the 2025 SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge! Join us for our 11th year! socialhiker.net/six-pack-pea...

#sixpackofpeaks #hikingchallenge

That’s beautiful! I bet it smells great, too!

Anyone with a #campervan who can weigh in on awnings? I’m weighing options between the Fiamma or the simpler MoonShade XL. Pros and cons?

I’m not ashamed to say it…I love these two pups. #labradoodle

Yep. I’m thinking March-April. I’ve been there in late October (Arches, Canyonlands) and in February (Zion), but this will be the first trip in a van and I’m hoping to not freeze my butt off at night.

Winter sounds amazing, but I’m hoping for non-freezing temps. 😉

Driving home from Colorado in our new-to-us van. No plan to go full time #vanlife, but we do have multi-week trips planned with our two doodles. What’s the best time to visit southern Utah?