Completing Phoenix 7-Summit Challenge

Grueling pretty much sums up the Seven Summit Challenge. Avid hiker Kim Matelski, recently completed the challenge. “It involves hiking the (Phoenix) Valley’s seven urban summits, which is a total of more than 26 miles of trails and a climb of about 6,000 feet. Matelski completed the journey in just 11 hours.

“We were prepared,” Matelski said. “We didn’t just decide to go out that day and do it.”

Not being prepared or knowing your limitations are some of the biggest mistakes people make on the trails.” Matelski said.

The scenery may be stunning but many of the Valley’s hiking hot spots have hidden hazards, such as loose rocks and steep climbs.

“Piestewa is like a big stairmaster you’re just climbing up rocks the entire way. And make sure you have your footing while you’re going down because I’ve seen a lot of people fall.”

Matelski says Camelback Mountain and Two Bit Peak also aren’t for beginners.

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