Kick Butte Challenge #3:  LOCATION CHANGE:  NOW PISTOL BUTTE

The Kick Butte Challenge consists of hiking 6 out of 8 buttes. These hikes are designed to get you ready for steeper and longer hikes as the season progresses.You may complete the challenge by hiking six of the buttes with the Hearty Soles, or hiking one or more with someone else and taking a picture of yourself at the top of the butte. You will submit the picture to Melodee Munckton at melodeem@gmail.com. At the end of season, those completing the challenge will receive a colorful bandana scarf with the year.

When: May 14, Meet in front of VBag in the parking area at 8:30am. This is a 15 min drive from Sunriver. Should be back by 12 noon. 

Description- 3.5 miles in and out 889 elevation gain.. It will take about an hour to summit and an hour to return. The beginning of the trail is not timid, as you can feel the incline and loose rocks slipping under your wheels. It doesn't get any easier. As you continue upward there becomes an urgency to not stop and there really isn't a good place to do so until you reach a fork right before the summit. It is here that you will have to decide whether to commit or quit. The last stretch is a no-turn-around rocky vert with rear axle lockers recommended because if you start to slip you will be pinned against a tree. Get ready for a 10-point turnaround on the top

When considering this hike, please review the specifics (e.g. distance, elevation gain, trail surface - gravel rock, soft sand etc )  and elevation gain per mile to determine if this event matches your fitness level.

Gear: Bring H2O, sunscreen, hat, snacks, lunch and money for drivers. Optional sunglasses and hiking poles.

Co-Leaders: Carol McGovern (808-264-3910)  and Elizabeth Faoro (805-259-7580)

Number of Participants (including 2 leaders): 12

When registering, you will need to agree to the waiver: waiver-release of liability 0124.pdf

Need to cancel?

On the SRWC website, go to the calendar and click on the event.  Click "Already Registered". click "cancel.  OR
on the App, go to "my tickets." Click CANCEL below the time/date.

NOTE: This event may be photographed and your image may be used in promotion of the Sunriver Women's Club.