OVER 50 OUTSIDE

A supportive community of women over the age of 50 who are exploring the outdoors together.

#over50outside

ARE YOU a woman over 50 years old who loves the outdoors? Join THE 52 HIKE CHALLENGE program + Gain A community of Women on the same journey + various chances to win gear From OBOZ FootWEAR

Thank you for visiting!

The Over 50 Outside program is no longer active as of 2/28/2025. We are so grateful to all participants and mentors who participated over the past three years.

The Facebook Group/Pages remain active, but they are no longer managed by Oboz Footwear or the 52 Hike Challenge team. 

Interested in joining the 52 Hike Challenge? You can learn more about the Challenge and community groups here.

Keep making memories, keep setting goals, and keep hiking! 

- Oboz Footwear & 52 Hike Challenge 

OVER 50 OUTSIDE IS A COMMUNITY BUILT FOR YOU — women over 50 who are passionate about the outdoors.

OVER 50 OUTSIDE is a way to motivate, empower, and ignite your spirit so you build confidence and well-being by getting out on the trails weekly with the 52 Hike Challenge. Are you looking to build your community of more powerful women over 50? The OVER 50 OUTSIDE program was created just for that.

Calling all who identify as a woman over the age of 50 who are passionate about the outdoors to join the 52 Hike Challenge together. We will guide you on a year-long program where you are committed to hiking weekly and share in community, both locally and virtually.

Program includes:
-A chance to win one of fifty (50) 52 Hike Challenge Ultimate Packages (winners will be picked the first week of March 2024)
-A chance to win Oboz Footwear every month
-Monthly live inspirational check-in meetings and gear advice
-Access to a private Facebook group for Women Over 50
-Mentorship
-Fun perks from our partner Oboz Footwear and more!

We aspire to make this one of the most impactful programs you'll be a part of, the value is hundreds of dollars, but the experience will be priceless!

WHAT IS THE 52 HIKE CHALLENGE?

GOAL: Get outdoors and hike once a week for an entire year.

Gain the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional benefits of hiking. Join the over 51,000+ participants who've already taken the challenge!

Connect With Family, Friends and Yourself

Increase Energy Levels

Boost Memory and Concentration

Learn Healthy Habits

Hiking brings you closer to the friends you spend time with on a trail. I’ve deepened treasured friendships over this last year. We’ve laughed, cried, prayed and solved world problems all while pushing ourselves to greater heights on a trail. It’s cheaper than therapy. Actually, it is therapy. I never feel more like myself than when I’m on a hiking trail. - Meg Pelley

So much has changed because of this program. I was on a journey to say yes more to adventures like this after finishing nursing school. However, Over 50 Outside gave me so much more than I ever could have predicted. I hope I can put it accurately in words. I developed a lifetime network of friends and a sense of belonging that I haven’t had before. I have a feeling of pride and accomplishment like never before. I have had adventures that I never dreamed of before. And I am addicted to hiking now. So grateful. Thank you! - Leslie Morgan

As I think about this incredible challenge coming to an end, I am grateful for all that I have learned about myself. I've never done much solo hiking before and the first time I pulled in at a trailhead on my own, I wasn't sure I wanted to get out of the car and hit the trail by myself. But I did! I discovered that I am stronger and braver than I had previously given myself credit for. - Lucy Hannigan-Ewing

While I've always loved hiking, the Over 50 Outside program inspired me to get outside at least once per week, no matter the weather, no matter the chaos going on in my life. Fifty-two weeks later, I feel that I am better able to cope with whatever life throws at me. I've been inspired by the stories and pictures from all the other participants. And, I've inspired many of my friends and family to get outside, with nature, on a regular basis. I've learned so much from the other participants and the Over 50 Outside programs. Many thanks to Karla & Phillip for creating this awesome program. And many thanks to all the sponsors: Osprey, Oboz, Outdoor Research, Tecnu and others. - Melinda Mingus

JOIN THE 2024 PROGRAM NOW!

The 2024 program runs March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 and you can join anytime in that time frame. We do recommend you start from March 1st for best results.