New for 2023:
The Learning4You Survival Hike Challenge
FOUR Challenges in 1 year.
Will YOU Survive?
You’ve taken the Prepping & Survival Boot Camps. You’ve learned how to construct a survival kit and bugout pack. Now, put yourself to the test!
JOIN our community of CHALLENGERS and GET OUT THERE AND HIKE.
We’ve designed a challenge for our Learning4You family to MOTIVATE and TEACH you… all while getting outdoors and getting healthier. Others are doing hike challenges, but ours is UNIQUELY Learning4You!
Let’s face it… the last few years have been TOUGH. They’ve been tough on your attitude, your health, your motivation, and your HOPE. Plus, if you’re like me, the pandemic and lockdowns have added the pounds around your mid-section! WE NEED TO CHANGE ALL OF THIS.
It’s a NEW YEAR and a NEW YOU. OK, not really a “new you”… it’s just the REAL YOU – the one they want to suppress. We’re going to get you back outside… back to moving that body… and back to learning how to survive and work on your endurance. HIKING IS YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS AND HEALTH. All it takes is one mile at a time… no more… no less. You don’t have to make it to the whole 365 miles in a year… BUT, I’d wager that with your community support you WILL do it. Plus, there are goals to achieve all along the way!
Join your instructor and your new Challenger Community and see just how STRONG and DETERMINED you really are! GET OUT THERE AND HIKE WITH US!
We have “Side Quests” for all of you to work it even harder during each segment… and get special recognition. These are all optional, but add to your experience and definitely give us all something to laugh and talk about! Once you move on during the Challenge, the side quests disappear for you… so, choose your path wisely! (OK, sorry for the gamer references, but Side Quests are only available to acquire while actively in each segment of The Challenge. This lights a fire under your rear to do them if you choose!)
- You get an EXCLUSIVE OFFICIAL Learning4You Challenge Patch and Sticker to carry with you and add to your pack, jacket, whatever. These are a limited run and WILL NOT be produced again. THESE ARE ONLY FOR 2023 CHALLENGERS!
- COMPLETION of each segment of The Challenge gets you A NEW PATCH, STICKER, and CERTIFICATE mailed to you**. (CERTIFICATES WILL ALSO BE DOWNLOADABLE). Just picture your pack loaded up with Challenge patches!
- An EXCLUSIVE chance to meet up with your instructor to hike a segment of the Appalachian Trail during the Summer of 2023*.
- Mini Challenges and Contests throughout the year
- Chances to become a guest on the Survival Hike Podcast (an optional addition to your experience)!
- Access to a rich and active online community in our Forums
- Access to our EXCLUSIVE Telegram Group for more encouragement and sharing of Challenge and Side Quest goals achieved!
- Opportunity to earn Learning4You Discounts and Awards throughout the year!
- FAQ HERE
Want to hear more? Check out our Podcast Episode 1.
(available here for a limited time)
Check out the full year of adventure:
- Learn about “Leave No Trace” principles and take the Pledge.
- Hike with your survival backpack for a minimum of
50 miles/81 kilometers. - Your survival backpack must weigh AT LEAST 15% of your body weight.
- Take a picture on EACH HIKE of you with your pack, just your pack, your membership decal, or paper emblem and post to our forums or Telegram Channel. (Selfies aren’t necessary for this.)
- Log your hikes on the official log sheet and submit it to us by email.
- Complete any SIDE QUESTS only available in your “First 50”.
- Receive your patch, sticker, certificate, and the NEXT official log sheet!
- Hike with your survival backpack for a minimum of
100 miles/161 kilometers combined with the previous challenge milestone. - Your survival backpack must weigh AT LEAST 15% of your body weight.
- Take a picture on EACH HIKE of you with your pack, just your pack, your membership decal, or paper emblem and post to our forums or Telegram Channel. (Selfies aren’t necessary for this.)
- Log your hikes for this leg of your journey on the official log sheet and submit it to us by email.
- Complete any SIDE QUESTS only available during this part of the Challenge.
- Receive your patch, sticker, certificate, and the NEXT official log sheet!
- Hike with your survival backpack for a minimum of
200 miles/322 kilometers combined with the previous challenge milestone. - Your survival backpack must weigh AT LEAST 20% of your body weight.
- Take a picture on EACH HIKE of you with your pack, just your pack, your membership decal, or paper emblem and post to our forums or Telegram Channel. (Selfies aren’t necessary for this.)
- Log your hikes for this leg of your journey on the official log sheet and submit it to us by email.
- Complete any SIDE QUESTS only available during this part of the Challenge.
- Receive your patch, sticker, certificate, and the NEXT official log sheet!
- Hike with your survival backpack for a minimum of
365 miles/587 kilometers combined with the previous challenge milestone. - Your survival backpack must weigh AT LEAST 20% of your body weight.
- Take a picture on EACH HIKE of you with your pack, just your pack, your membership decal, or paper emblem and post to our forums or Telegram Channel. (Selfies aren’t necessary for this.)
- Log your hikes for this leg of your journey on the official log sheet and submit it to us by email.
- Complete any SIDE QUESTS only available during this part of the Challenge.
- Receive your patch, sticker, certificate, and the BRAGGING RIGHTS OF A JOB WELL-DONE and SPECIAL RECOGNITION from the Learning4You Team!
Don't just take our word for it... (must see!)
(NSFW - occasional language)
YouTube video is displayed for your education and enjoyment. We are NOT affiliated with “Garand Thumb” nor are we implying that he or his channel endorses this challenge. PLEASE help him and subscribe to his channel,though. Great stuff.
*Date and experience is to be determined by weather, availability, and other timing criteria. Stay tuned for more details once you join. **Mailing times can sometimes be up to 2 weeks AFTER submission of each Challenge segment completion and upon signup. We MUST have a valid mailing address for you to do this.
