Hiking Challenges
52 Hike Challenge
In 2021, I joined the #52HikeChallenge2021. It was the best decision of my life; with each step, I felt incredibly excited and inspired. This challenge encouraged me to develop my hiking skills, explore new places, learn about nature, and, above all, allowed me to connect with myself while experiencing the city and its natural and built spaces. This challenge led to the creation of Huellas Latinas to promote outdoor adventures within the Latino community in Minnesota.
Winter Hiking Challenge
Huellas Latinas Winter Hiking Challenge 2023 seeks to encourage more people, especially members of the Latino community, to go outside in winter, in natural, healthy and inspiring environments.
Superior Hiking Trail
The Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) is a 310-mile trail that extends from the Wisconsin-Minnesota border to the Canadian border. It’s ideal for day trips as well as multi-day hikes. In August 2023, our founder completed 70 miles of this trail during her first Thru-Hike. We leverage her experience and knowledge to share information and inspire others to discover this beautiful location in Minnesota.
The Spring Seven Challenge
The Spring Seven Challenge was created in 2022 as an initiative of Huellas Latinas and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This challenge invites participants to complete a 7-mile trek through the trails of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. It also encourages Latino families to explore this beautiful park, learn about outdoor recreation, and educate themselves on conservation and environmental topics.
FINISHER STORIES
I found out that Huellas Latinas was born as a result of the 52 Hike Challenge, talking with Luisana who told me that by taking the challenge more and more friends wanted to join and walk with her. I am especially proud to have completed my first year of this challenge as I accepted it bringing my daughter (now 5 years old) who has multiple disabilities. We already spent a lot of time outdoors and love being in nature, but when she started walking independently during the summer of 2022, I realized that she loved hiking. So I asked myself if it would be a good idea to take the 52 Hike Challenge too. We do not take her to weekly physical therapy therapies in clinic, since she responds better to intensive movement several times a year. But it is important that we continue to offer regular physical activity and the challenge serves as a reminder for me. Nature offers so many variations to try and continue developing your skills!