Hike a trail that’s new to you in this November Hiking Challenge!

Reading this after November 2018? You can still sign up for the current challenge in this post – or you can visit mountainmomandtots.com/challenge. 

Family Hiking Challenge

November is the HARDEST month for me to consistently get outdoorswith my fam. The weather is cold but there’s not enough snow forskiing yet. The trees are bare, brown and ugly and my kids wouldrather spend their time staring at a screen than exploring outdoors(even now on our full-time year-long RV road trip)!

I could say “Forget it. November is just an indoors month.” But daily fresh air and exercise makes me a better mom, releases my kids energy and is good for our entire family.

That’s why I think this November’s challenge is so special. My favorite people in the world AKA my patrons on patreon chose this month’s challenge to be Hike a Trail That’s New to You. I decided to take that up a notch.

This month’s challenge is:

Participate in the Hike it Baby 30 November Challenge

What is Hike it Baby?

Only my favorite non-profit.

It’s mission is to raise the next generation of outdoor lovers. Focused on caregivers of kids age three and younger, this non-profit, mostly volunteer-led organization hosts local hikes all around the US and Canada (and even some other foreign countries).

Hike it Baby is a community. And a great one.

Four times a year Hike it Baby hosts a hiking challenge fundraiser called the Hike it Baby 30 Challenge. What do you have to do for it?

Hike 30 miles or spend 30 minutes outdoors 3 times per week.

The goal is to work on a new habit and create positive change.

This month I’m combining my monthly outdoor challenge with the Hike it Baby November 30 challenge. I want you to sign up as a Hike it Baby member ($10 per year) and see for yourself how this community of nature lovers can help your family explore outdoors.

New memberships include a one-time free entry to a Hike it Baby 30 chalenge. So now is the perfect time to join! Already a member? Join the challenge directly with the $5 to $50 sliding donation option. 

Then hike 30 miles or spend 30 minutes outdoors 3 times each week this month. As part of the challenge you’ll be automatically entered to receive some of their sponsor prizes.

I’ll be working toward hiking 30 miles will my tots. Join me!

Monthly Outdoor Challenges

Now, in case you don’t know what my monthly outdoor challenges are all about, here’s a quick run down.

Each month I host a different outdoor challenge. They all:

1. Require you to get outside.
2. Are something you can bring kids on.
3. Cost little or nothing to complete.
4. Are a little challenging. It is a challenge after all.

This month’s challenge is a bit different than most. Typically my Monthly Outdoor Challenges are completely FREE for participants. That applies here as well.

If you want to hike 30 miles or spend 30 minutes outdoors 3 times a week this November and not officially join the Hike it Baby community you can totally do that and you’ll complete the Mountain Mom and Tots November 2018 challenge.

Just sign up here – you’ll get outdoor inspiration delivered right to your inbox, tips to help you complete that month’s challenge, access to the FREE Helping Families Explore Outdoors facebook group, AND the opportunity to be featured on MountainMomandTots.com.

One thing you WON’T get by participating for free is a chance to win the monthly outdoor challenge prize. More on that in a minute.

You also won’t get the benefits of being part of the best grassroots, outdoors-focused, community-minded, non-profit organization I’ve ever seen. I encourage you to sign up and donate just $10 per year (less than $1 per month) to Hike it Baby so you can be part of that community.

Benefits of Joining Hike it Baby

Join Hike it Baby for friendship and:

• a chance to win prizes
• access to an online tracking log for the month,
• commemorative challenge sticker.
• and your first Hike it Baby HiB30 Challenge is FREE!

November is a time to be thankful and to donate to worthy causes. Hike it Baby is, like I said, one of those worthy causes. And it’s a 501(c)3 so contributions are tax deductible.

How Monthly Outdoor Challenges Work

My Monthly Outdoor Challenge is very simple. Mountain Mom and Tots patrons choose a challenge topic each month. I then coordinate with gear companies to find an AWESOME prize. I invite every possible person I can to help their family explore outdoors by participating in the challenge (that means you).

Once you complete the challenge for the month, if you want a 1 in 50 or better chance to win an exclusive gear prize, just sign up as a $3 or more per month Mountain Mom and Tots patron.

In addition to regular emails with tips and tricks to help complete each month’s challenge, $3 per month patrons of Mountain Mom and Tots get:

• eligibility for the monthly outdoor challenge prizes,
• a monthly kid-friendly printable,
• exclusive discounts on outdoor gear,
• the opportunity to choose upcoming monthly outdoor challenges,
• exclusive updates on my family’s current year-long full-time RV road trip.

The best part? Your chances of winning are always 1 in 50 or better! 1 in 50!

I want you to join us on patreon! But more than that, I want to help your family explore outdoors. Sign up here to join my FREE monthly outdoor challenge:

Here’s how it works:

1. Sign up for my Monthly Outdoor Challenges in the box right before this list.
2. You’ll receive weekly emails from me announcing the challenge and sharing exclusive tips and tricks to accomplish it.
3. Post a photo of you completing the challenge in the Helping Families Explore Outdoors facebook group, on instagram or through email – susan@mountainmomandtots.com.
4. Support MountainMomandTots.com on Patreon for just $3 per month.
5. You’ll be entered to win an exclusive outdoor gear giveaway prize. Here’s the best part –your chances of winning will always be 1 in 50 or better.

How is the Hike it Baby November 30 challenge different than your typically monthly challenges?

First, if you join Hike it Baby and pay the $10 new membership annual fee you’ll get

• access to exclusive Hike it Baby hikes in your area,
• access to an exclusive Hike it Baby November 30 challenge facebook group
• tracking log for the challenge and prizes
• plus all participants are sent a Hike it Baby November 30 sticker.

You’ll get to see more of me in that Hike it Baby November 30 group too! Since I’m working with Hike it Baby on this challenge I’ll be sharing expert tips in the Hike it Baby November 30 facebook group that will help your family explore outdoors more.

The second thing that makes this challenge a little different than other months is the money. I believe that these outdoor challenges should cost very little or nothing. I don’t want price to prevent you to from exploring outdoors as a family.

I know I’m asking you to give $10 to Hike it Baby already and then to add a $3 per month patreon pledge on top of that…well…at the least that’s annoying and at the most it’s cost prohibitive.

Organizing these monthly outdoor challenges does take time and resources (hence the patreon page), but I don’t want cost to get in your way.

SO for every NEW person who signs up for the Hike it Baby November 30 challenge AND as a Mountain Mom and Tots patron in November I’ll refund your first month’s $3 Mountain Mom or Tots pledge. Or if you’d rather I’ll donate your $3 directly to Hike it Baby.

You’ll still be eligible for this month’s awesome prize. I just don’t want cost to keep you from participating in this community hiking experience.

November Monthly Outdoor Challenge Prize

Now about that awesome prize… If you participate in the Hike it Baby 30 Challenge and sign up as a $3 per month Mountain Mom and Tots patron you’ll be eligible to win:

A BioLite CampStove 2 Bundle valued at $239.95!

BioLite is committed to creating energy efficient outdoor gear, so not only does this camp stove bundle allow you to cook your food quick and easy, once you get that fire going, you can charge your phone off the energy from the fire. It’s awesome!

Want a chance to win? It all starts with signing up for the November 2018 Outdoor Challenge in this box right here:

Psst…I tried out BioLite’s gear and liked it so much Isigned up as an affiliate for them. That means that if you purchasesomething after clicking one of these links I get a small commissionat no extra cost to you.

October Learn a New Survival Skill Winner

Finally, before I leave you to get those hiking boots on, I’ve gotta share the winner of the October Learn a New Survival Skill Challenge.

Amanda helped her kids learn about edible plants and growing a garden this month, so she’s the winner of the Stansport $200 Gift Card!

Way to go Amanda!