✦•Charleston Series•✦ Charleston Peak ⋮ National Summit Day

╰┈➤When you sign up, please immediately click HERE to read the Important Information document.

Questions or Comments? Text Liz at 702-496-2455 or Jim at 702-515-9824

Please provide a separate answer to all 3 questions when you RSVP:
Q1. Did you read the entire hike description?
Q2. Unless we already have it, what is your cell number?
Q3. Have you summited Charleston Peak before?
Please respond in this format:
1. Yes, 2. On file (or) xxx-xxx-xxxx. 3. Yes (or) No

A VegasHikers pin is available for those who participate in the series and reach the summit of Charleston Peak. If you haven't done so already, it costs $10 to join the Pin Program and you receive the Original Pin. All other pins, such as the coveted Charleston Series pin, must be earned, but they are all free!

˗ˏˋ⭐Welcome to the final hike of the 13th Annual Summer Charleston Series⭐ˎˊ˗
These hikes have been progressively harder each week in mileage, elevation gain & altitude, designed to train for long-distance, high-altitude hikes. Together, we have learned many tips & practices related to pace, breathing, gear, food/hydration, trail etiquette, and preparations.

A secondary benefit has been that carpooling, hiking & tailgating with many of the same people each week enabled us to develop friendships & trust in each other, which was necessary as these hikes became more challenging.

So far, 174 hikers have used this training series to reach Charleston Peak for the first time—will you be next?

Co-Hosts: Liz is the current organizer of the Charleston Series, co-creator of the Fitness Series, and has 850 hikes with VegasHikers (VH) and 100 with the 52 Peak Club (52PC). Jim is the creator of the Charleston Series and has 1,600 hikes with VH and 400 with the 52PC.

By now, you know the routine & expectations: this is the final push! Eat a good breakfast, stay hydrated during the week, avoid strenuous leg work the day before, & bring a rested body & positive mindset!

📌 Starting at South Loop Trail, we hike to the Griffith Saddle, turn right, trek through the Burn Area and hike all the way to Charleston Peak, the highest point in southern Nevada! This is a very long hike at high altitude and the culmination of our training over the last thirteen weeks.

This event is cross-posted with 52 Peak Club Founder's Deck.

📈 HIKE STATs:

• Trailhead: Cathedral Rock
• Distance: 17.5 miles
• Elevation Gain: 5,100 feet
• Elevation at Peak: 11,918 feet
• Altitude: Between 7,586 and 11,918 feet
• Difficulty: Extremely Strenuous
• Pace: Slow to Moderate ⁞ Conversational
• Class: All Class 1 Trail
• Exposure: None
• Duration: 12 hours (5.5 up, 0.5 summit, 4.5 down, 1.0 driving, 0.5 celebration)

🎒 GEAR:

• Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
• Trekking poles are highly recommended
• 3-4L of hydration, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes
• Carry a windbreaker, warm gloves, and hat when hiking in the Mt Charleston area
• Carry rain gear when hiking during monsoon season

🔆 OTHER:

• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
• Everyone starts on the Waitlist. You must be on the Going list to attend.
• All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. Signing up only takes a couple of minutes, and it's FREE.

🎉 CELEBRATION instead of a TAILGATE or BBQ:
Liz & Erich will be providing food and drink at Ana's cabin. Cash donations are appreciated. Bring a camp chair.

🚙 MEETUP/CARPOOL LOCATION:
Please arrive by 4:50am; we leave at 5:00am. Meet in Santa Fe Casino East parking garage, go up ramp to 3rd floor, turn RIGHT, then right again, go half-way back toward the east facing wall, park in Section 3C. Each passenger is asked to pay their driver $5 for gas.

There is limited parking at Mt Charleston trailheads, so carpooling is mandatory!

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ᯓ★ DISCLAIMER:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides or park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate in an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group. ༺🦋༻