Hiking Challenge Completers
As of March 15, 49 hikers have completed the CMLC Hiking Challenge! Read about them here:
Jeff Rinehart - Lexington, SC
Age: 33
Favorite Hike: Stone Mountain. Solitude, clear skies, setting sun & an awesome view.
Most Difficult: East Fork Headwaters
Impacted perception of conservation: There are many jewels out there that need to be protected that many people don't even know exist, including knowledgeable hikers.
Notes: First Completer of the CMLC Hiking Challenge!
Doug & Susan Agor - Fletcher, NC
Age: 64, 64
Favorite Hike: Bearwallow Mountain; DuPont - Tour de Falls
Most Difficult: Florence Nature Preserve
Impacted perception of conservation: I realize that we need to keep working to keep more areas from being developed. Future generations need to have "wild" areas to enjoy andthe wildlife habitats need to be saved.
Notes: First married couple to complete the CMLC Hiking Challenge!
Julie Gayheart & Stephanie Brown - Charlotte, NC
Age: 38,56
Favorite Hike: Bearwallow Mountain; 360 degree views and of course, a fire tower!
Most Difficult: East Fork Headwaters; We were so glad to see that myterious telephone pole!
Impacted perception of conservation: The CMLC Hiking Challenge has confirmed for us that we need to be more conscious of our beautiful WNC surroundings and we are both very grateful for the CMLC and what they have achieved in conserving land in Western NC.
Notes: Completed the CMLC Hiking Challenge in one weekend!
Allison Barr - Hendersonville, NC
Age: 28
Favorite Hike: Great views & a fire tower!
Most Difficult: East Fork Headwaters.
Impacted perception of conservation: I used to think conserved properties were all off limits to the public, but now I know that I can enjoy so many of them whenever I want.
Jack Fitzgerald - Hendersonville, NC
Age: 79
Favorite Hike: DuPont - Tour de Falls because I love waterfalls.
Most Difficult: East Fork Headwaters; but come on, none were really difficult!
Impacted perception of conservation: Great to see all the properties that CMLC has preserved.
Notes: Has also completed all four of Carolina Mountain Club's hiking challenges (SB6K, WC100, LTC, P400)--the first person to ever do this; helped build the Bearwallow Mountain Trail.
Sawako Jager - Arden, NC
Age: Born in the year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac
Favorite Hike: Bearwallow Mountain. It was a refreshing breezy cool evening and I the view was outstanding.
Most Difficult: East Fork Headwaters.
Impacted perception of conservation: It gave me an opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty, natural sound, solitude, feel rejuvenated, and appreciate the importance of nature and land conservation
Rebekah Robinson - Asheville, NC
Age: 32
Favorite Hike: Green River Preserve - Uncles Falls. It was a beautiful day and we saw crawfish & salamanders.
Most Difficult: East Fork Headwaters
Notes: First CMLC staff member to complete of the CMLC Hiking Challenge!
Ken Borgfeldt - Hendersonville, NC
Age: 71
Favorite Hike: Kens Rock--the best overlook and a a great named rock.
Most Difficult: East Fork Headwaters
Notes: CMLC Hike Committee Volunteer
Joy Charlebois - Etowah, NC
Age: 75
Favorite Hike: Bearwallow Mountain
Most Difficult: East Fork Headwaters
Impacted perception of conservation: "You're singing to the choir!"
Notes: CMLC Hike Committee Volunteer
Sean, Sarah, & Emily Cobourn - Inman, SC
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Notes: Youngest completers of the CMLC Hiking Challenge!
Gwen Kuhns - Hendersonville, NC
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Bill & Kathy Warner
Age: 67, 68
Favorite Hike: Green River Preserve - Uncles Falls
Most Difficult: East Fork Headwaters
Impacted perception of conservation: We are thankful that God has put us in such a beautiful place to live and we so enjoy seeing His creation at all seasons of the year.
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Penny Longhurst & Howard Colby - Brevard, NC
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Bill & Nancy Rader
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Fred & Vicki Wright
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