Learn from Hiking Expert, Karla Amador and founder of the global movement 52 Hike Challenge.
"I am so grateful for Karla and the 52 Hike Challenge. I have been out on the trails for three years doing day hikes. However, during these challenging times and limited hikes, I have been able to feel connected to the hiking community via virtual classes. I have learned important tips from Karla such as what hiking attire is best and the importance of planning ahead. My outdoor peers are also very involved in the discussions and make the experience enjoyable. The classes have helped me stay motivated and I'm looking forward to attending more in the future."
- Mariana Torres
Hi, I’m Karla
I'm a speaker, entrepreneur and founder of the 52 Hike Challenge; a global movement that has inspired hundreds of thousands of people around the world to get outdoors and take advantage of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits gained through hiking once a week for a year.
Since the 52 Hike Challenge launch in December of 2014, over 40,000 participants have joined the challenge. Together, with my community we have created a culture of support, which can be seen in over 647,000 images shared under the #52HikeChallenge hashtags on Instagram alone.
The 52 Hike Challenge has worked with the National Park Service, Latino Outdoors, REI, Mountain House, Arc’teryx, Health-Ade Kombucha, GoPro, Honey Stinger and more.
I have been a keynote speaker at “Mindfulness Expo,” "Startup Weekend," "Women 2.0," SheVentures, REI, and have been featured in various publications, network tv shows and podcasts as an expert in hiking and entrepreneurial leadership.
