About Our Transformation Program
Embarking on a journey of 52 hikes within a single year might initially feel daunting. The good news is that it is scientifically proven that breaking down big goals into smaller ones can help you succeed. That's why we're thrilled to unveil our meticulously crafted 12-step program, thoughtfully tailored to unfold over the course of each month, guiding you toward not just conquering, but surpassing, your hiking and personal growth aspirations. If that wasn’t enough, these steps are aimed to help you mentally, spiritually, physically and emotionally throughout the course of your life. Each month will have a unique thematic focus, complemented by a nurturing community, and personalized guidance by Karla, founder of the 52 Hike Challenge. So, gear up and get ready to embark on a transformative journey that promises not only breathtaking landscapes but also profound personal growth.
Month 3: Preparing to Succeed by Taking Responsibility
This month's step focuses on preparing and planning for future success by taking responsibility for our lives and our circumstances.
One of the most powerful steps we can take in our life when faced with a rock bottom moment, is realize we have some responsibility for the situation. First we need to accept what has happened and see “what is,” this gives us the ability to see where we have lost our power or played into the situation at hand.
For some, looking at what is happening in our lives may make us feel bad and fearful of what we may find. It can be especially challenging if we don’t have help, guidance or support navigating it all, so resisting facing ourselves is not uncommon. Unfortunately there comes a time you can no longer ignore the situation, brokenness, chaos, pain, and suffering. It comes knocking and whether we are ready or not - it won’t go away no matter how hard we try to numb, ignore, or push it away.
The time comes to face it all.
Once we see the truth, we can come to see that we are not powerless, in fact our power may come by letting go of what has hurt us and to heal the patterns and things in us that led us to this life altering time. Other times, our power lies in taking ourselves out of a situation that has hurt us. This is where our power lies.
You see, we can be victims of what happens to us and blame others or blame the circumstances, or we can CHOOSE to become the hero of our own life and story. This is what is commonly known as the "hero’s journey." This is where we decide how we will navigate ourselves to what we truly want and desire through our actions and intentions. This is how we succeed. We are so much stronger, powerful and worthy than we believe at times.
It is going through difficult situations, unpacking our own traumas, pain, and hurt that will help us to heal and live a life that is happy and free. We go through our pain, instead of running away from it. There’s only so much we can stuff away before it begins to show up as depression, anxiety, and dis-ease. So this is that moment that we choose to finally face ourselves and we have the chance to find relief and healing.
As a good friend of mine said, "it is coming up for healing."
This month I will gently help you accept responsibility for your circumstances, help you see where you’ve given up your power, guide you to see where you wish to be, and help you to get back into the driver's seat of your own life so you can be happy and succeed on the journey ahead.
Let’s get started.
What You Get When You Sign Up
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Here’s What You’ll Get This Month:
- Week 1: You'll be provided with a Journaling sheet and prompt
- Week 2: You'll receive a Meditation
- Week 3: You’ll receive a guided Mantra
- Week 4: We will integrate the month's lessons and learnings so we can embody these teachings and move forward with deeper clarity and guidance.
About Karla
In 2012, Karla was at her lowest point in life. Her marriage was over, she was depressed, and had not achieved any purpose in her life.
In 2014, Karla set a goal to hike once a week for a year, she had no idea the immense impact hiking and nature would have on her. She set out for her 52 hikes and on the way found healing, redemption, confidence, forgiveness and so much more. The journey was so powerful and impactful that she decided she needed to share her story with others - and that is how the 52 Hike Challenge was born.
Since launching, the challenge has gone on to impact hundreds of thousands of lives, created more than a million moments outside, and has gone on to help people find healing, clarity and significance in their own lives.
Karla has studied emotional, spiritual, mindset modalities and how to use these tools to empower us to heal and become the highest vision for ourself. She currently studies with healer, spiritual teacher and environmental guardian La’ne Saan Moonwalker. She has over 12 years of meditation practice, has experience with the power of inner work and has even completed the 12-Steps..
Through these mini-challenges Karla will take you through the 12 steps of healing she developed in her own 52 Hike Challenge. It is her hope you too can find freedom, joy and empowerment through the outdoors. Who knows, maybe you'll even find your purpose.
Welcome to your new life!
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reviews
I lost my father to lung cancer in June of 2022, and became distant with my mother months later due to her mental instability. I was going down a dark slope mentally and knew I needed to do something for myself. I began therapy, but knew I needed something physical. So I thought the 52 hike challenge would be something positive to strive for. Getting out in nature was very healing, allowed me to connect with my inner self, and helped me to forgive things I didn’t even know I needed to. – Melanie Snyder
REVIEWS
The 52 hike challenge saved my life. I was mentally & physically in a bad place after being sick for over 25 yrs... Joining the challenge got me outside (in the cold Michigan weather) and motivated me to get my life back. Then, because I started hiking, my husband & I started going on camping road trips to Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, etc just to go hike in the mountains. When I started the challenge in Jan of 23 I was happy to hike 1-2 miles on flat ground in MI. My favorite hike was 9 months later at Glacier National Park when I hiked 12 miles with. 2,500 ft of elevation gain. It was a dream come true. Because my husband has been my hiking partner, & we were recent empty nesters, our hiking trips allowed us to reconnect & fall in love again. I owe a lot to the 52 week challenge... – Denise Dunayczan
