Outdoor Challenges
Push your limits and earn recognition for your outdoor achievements. From first-timer goals to legendary feats, find challenges that inspire your next adventure.
beginner Challenges
Perfect for newcomers to outdoor adventures
First Night Under Stars
Complete your first camping trip and sleep under the stars.
Requirements:
- Camp overnight at a designated campsite
- Sleep in a tent or under the stars
Trail Blazer
Complete your first 5-mile day hike.
Requirements:
- Complete a 5+ mile hike
- Track your distance with GPS or trail markers
Catch and Release
Catch your first fish and safely release it back.
Requirements:
- Successfully catch a fish
- Handle it carefully
intermediate Challenges
For experienced campers looking to grow
Fire Starter
Build a campfire without matches or lighters.
Requirements:
- Start a fire using primitive methods
- Keep it burning for at least 30 minutes
Catch Your Dinner
Catch and cook a fish on a camping trip.
Requirements:
- Catch a fish legally
- Clean and prepare it properly
Peak Bagger
Summit three different mountain peaks.
Requirements:
- Summit 3 different peaks
- Document each summit with photos
Winter Warrior
Camp overnight in freezing temperatures.
Requirements:
- Camp when temperatures are below 32°F/0°C
- Use proper cold-weather gear
advanced Challenges
Serious challenges for seasoned adventurers
Sunrise Summit
Reach a mountain summit before sunrise.
Requirements:
- Begin hike in darkness
- Reach summit before sunrise
Leave No Trace Master
Complete 10 trips with zero waste left behind.
Requirements:
- Complete 10 camping trips
- Follow all LNT principles
Solo Expedition
Complete a 3-night solo backpacking trip.
Requirements:
- Backpack solo for 3+ nights
- Cover at least 20 miles
legendary Challenges
Epic achievements that define a lifetime
50 State Camper
Camp in all 50 US states.
Requirements:
- Camp overnight in each of the 50 states
- Document each state with photo evidence
Thru-Hiker
Complete a major long-distance trail.
Requirements:
- Complete a recognized long-distance trail
- Hike the entire trail within one year
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
Start with a beginner challenge and work your way up to legendary status. Every great adventurer started with their first step.