Jeff Hester
@jeffhester.bsky.social
Founder of SoCalHiker, the Social Hikers community, and the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Series. Avid hiker and adventurer.
Just back from a four day backpacking trek on the PCT, and I already want to go back.
September 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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.
September 7, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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.
August 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Day 1: Grandjean to Sawtooth Lake. Not too shabby.
I’m looking at energy miles as I train for Kilimanjaro. Any suggestions for factoring in the elevation? jeffhester.net/2025/08/12/a...
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 ...
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August 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I’m looking at energy miles as I train for Kilimanjaro. Any suggestions for factoring in the elevation? jeffhester.net/2025/08/12/a...
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!
👉 socialhiker.net/climb-mount-...
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!
👉 socialhiker.net/climb-mount-...
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
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July 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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!
👉 socialhiker.net/climb-mount-...
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!
👉 socialhiker.net/climb-mount-...
So we have trips #3 and 4 lined up for 2026: New Zealand and Peru!
June 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
So we have trips #3 and 4 lined up for 2026: New Zealand and Peru!
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...
Intro to Wanderlog, My Fave Roadtripping Resource
YouTube video by Social Hiker
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May 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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.
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.
April 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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.
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.
April 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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.
Great read from @semi_rad. And what is Tom up to these days? semi-rad.com/2025/03/itll...
It’ll Never Be Enough Until You Decide It’s Enough – Semi-Rad.com
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March 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Great read from @semi_rad. And what is Tom up to these days? semi-rad.com/2025/03/itll...
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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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, ...
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February 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We did this last year, and we are going back again in December! Registration opens Saturday 2/15 at 7am. Join us!
trovatrip.com/trip/south-a...
trovatrip.com/trip/south-a...
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!
socialhiker.net/congratulate...
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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
socialhiker.net
February 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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!
socialhiker.net/congratulate...
socialhiker.net/congratulate...
That time our labradoodle Lucy went to the Grand Canyon.
January 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
That time our labradoodle Lucy went to the Grand Canyon.
What adventures do you have planned for 2025? I’m genuinely curious.
January 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
What adventures do you have planned for 2025? I’m genuinely curious.
Morning at Cannon Beach
December 2, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Morning at Cannon Beach
Planning a road trip to this corner of Oregon. What should I make sure to see or do? #pnw #oregoncoast
November 28, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Planning a road trip to this corner of Oregon. What should I make sure to see or do? #pnw #oregoncoast
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
#sixpackofpeaks #hikingchallenge
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
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November 27, 2024 at 11:33 PM
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
#sixpackofpeaks #hikingchallenge
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?
November 19, 2024 at 1:11 AM
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
November 17, 2024 at 3:41 PM
I’m not ashamed to say it…I love these two pups. #labradoodle
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?
November 16, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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?