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Welcome to the Second Annual Grand Slam!

Join us for an exciting kickoff to backpacking season—an opportunity to connect, have fun, and take on the challenge of summiting the four “Grand Slam” peaks just outside Boise:

  • Kepros (5,428 ft)
  • Lucky Peak (5,904 ft)
  • Mt. Heinen (6,336 ft)
  • Cervidae Peak (4,987 ft)

Please take a moment to read through the details below so we’re all on the same page.
Thank you!
IHB Team
FAQ:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ea4TH65gMbH9lv7PVcTubi5bz7GQeUL05cd43Nds68g/edit?usp=drivesdk

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If you have additional questions, please direct them to Scottie via private message.

### Registration Timeline

  • April 1–12: Invitations sent for overnight camping
  • April 13–May 1: RSVPs open for day hikers
  • If camping spots remain, additional invitations will be sent

Please keep an eye on your Meetup inbox for invitations and the event page for updates.

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### Learn More About the Grand Slam Challenge

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## Itinerary

### Day 1 (May 2)

  • Meet at 7:30 AM at Albertsons on Federal Way
  • Brief orientation and Q&A
  • Carpool to Kepros (limited trailhead parking)

Peak #1: Kepros

Return to Albertsons

  • Lunch (~30 minutes) at Subway or bring your own

Peak #2: Lucky Peak (Shaw Mountain) via Adelmann Mine

Day 1 Total:

  • 17.8 miles | 4,328 ft elevation gain

Overnight: Irish Point dispersed camping

  • Free camping (limited capacity)
  • Only confirmed campers

Bring for camp:

  • Car camping gear
  • Dinner + stove
  • Cooler with non-alcoholic drinks to share
  • Swimwear (optional reservoir dip)

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### Day 2

  • Wake up at 7:00 AM
  • Ready to hike by 8:00 AM

Peak #3: Mt. Heinen

Peak #4: Cervidae Peak

Day 2 Total:

  • 13.8 miles | 5,622 ft elevation gain
  • AWARDS CEREMONY at Warehouse Food Hall. 630pm-730pm. We be having a celebratory dinner where the organizers will present certificates to those who finish the Grand Slam Challenge. All are welcome. No reservation needed.

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### Grand Total

  • 31.6 miles | ~9,950 ft elevation gain

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## What to Bring (Hiking Essentials)

  • Backpack
  • Rain jacket
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • 2 liters of water per hike (plus extra in your car)
  • Electrolytes (drinks, chews, or gels)
  • Snacks
  • First aid kit (including blister care)
  • Positive and flexible attitude

Camping (if applicable):

  • Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad

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## History of the Grand Slam Challenge

The Boise Grand Slam was created by Tom Lopez, author of several hiking and backpacking guidebooks. Similar regional challenges include:

  • Washington’s Grand Slam: Mailbox Peak, Mt. Si, Mt. Teneriffe
  • Oregon’s “DDD”: Mount Defiance, Devil’s Rest, Dog Mountain

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DONATIONS:
We would love to have donations for things like banners, stickers, camp awnings, nice paper for certifications, etc.
You can donate via pledge on the our Meet Up page or via Venmo:
https://www.venmo.com/u/Idahohikersandbackpackers

## Policies & Expectations

  • No alcohol or illegal drugs
  • No firearms or weapons
  • Practice Leave No Trace principles
  • You may turn around at any time, but you are responsible for your own transportation

This is a participant-led event. We are facilitators—not guides. Please come prepared to contribute to a safe and successful outing.
If you cancel, notify organizers as soon as possible. No-shows or lack of communication impact the group and future participation eligibility.
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home—we’ll hike together another time.

I understand that during my participation in this Outing, I may be exposed to risks and hazards, foreseen or unforeseen, which are inherent and cannot be eliminated without diminishing the Outing.
These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”) from exposure to the hazards of travel, location, and weather.
I agree that the Organizer (s) has not tried to contradict or minimize my understanding of these risks. I know that Injuries and Damages can occur by natural causes or activities of other persons, animals, trip members, trip leaders or third parties, either as a result of negligence or because of other reasons. I understand that risks of such Injuries are involved in adventure travel such as this Outing and I accept that I must exercise extra care for my own person and for others around me in the face of such hazards.
I understand that on this Outing there may not be rescue or medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with the Injuries to which I may be exposed.
To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY the Organizer from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused by the negligence of the Organizer or other participants in any way connected with this Outing. I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the Organizer (s) from any claims, losses, Injuries and Damages caused by my own negligence while a participant on the Outing.
I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. I have read the Outing description and this Release of Liability in its entirety and I freely and voluntarily assume all risks of such Injuries and notwithstanding such risks, I agree to participate in the Outing. I have read, I understand, and I agree to this Release of Liability.

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