Summit Series:
Mt. Timpanogos
A progressive hiking series designed to prepare you for summiting Mt. Timpanogos this September.
Train With Purpose. Climb With Confidence.
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Train With Purpose. Climb With Confidence. 〰️
What is Summit Series?
A structured progression of challenging hikes designed to build endurance, elevation strength, and mountain confidence.
Each hike increases in difficulty and prepares you for our final goal: Mt. Timpanogos Summit - September 2026
This is not our typical hike meet-ups. This is training.
You will get stronger.
You will be challenged.
You will be supported.
What to Expect:
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![Hikers ascending a steep trail on a mountain under overcast skies.]()
Sustained elevation gain
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![Group of hikers on rocky mountain summit under a blue sky with distant mountain ranges]()
Alpine conditions
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![A woman with brown hair, wearing a pink and navy outdoor jacket and carrying a black backpack, is holding a vintage film camera up to her eye, taking a photograph in a lush outdoor setting.]()
Minimal extended stops
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![Silhouette of five people standing on a rocky hill at sunset, with four raising their arms and one holding a trophy.]()
Group pacing expectations
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![A woman wearing sunglasses, a patterned headscarf, and a black shirt, smiling and carrying a backpack with a water bottle, standing outdoors against a backdrop of mountainous terrain and trees.]()
Mental grit + physical growth
Summit Series Sneak Peak
How To Train Between Hikes
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Grandeur Peak
Black Mountain
Bell Canyon lower waterfall
Lake Blanche
Goal: 2,500-3,000 ft elevation gain sustained
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Focus on:
Back-to-back hiking days
Steep descents
High elevation exposure
4,000+ ft gain efforts
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Practice:
8-12 mile days
4,000-5,000 ft gain
Early alpine starts
Nutrition strategy
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Ensign Peak (repeat laps)
Mount Wire
Ferguson Canyon to first saddle
Dry Creek Trail (partial)
Goal: 1,500-2,000 ft elevation gain comfortably
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Twin Peaks
Kessler Peak
Lone Peak lower saddle
Goal: Long-duration endurance (4+ hours)
Who This Series Is For
Summit Series is designed for hikers who:Have completed multiple moderate-to-hard hikes
Can sustain uphill climbing for 2+ hours
Maintain a steady pace without extended breaks
Are self-sufficient with gear, fuel, and hydration
Are comfortable in winter and alpine conditions
If you’re newer to hiking — we LOVE that.
But this series may not be the right starting point.
Reach out if you’re unsure. We’ll guide you.
Preparedness Checklist
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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Summit Series hikes move at a steady training pace. While we never abandon anyone, we are not able to pause for extended periods. If a participant cannot maintain a safe group pace, they may be asked to turn around with a hike lead.
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This series is not designed for first-time hikers. We recommend building experience through moderate trails before registering.
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That’s okay. Growth takes time. However, repeated inability to meet pacing or preparedness expectations may require additional conditioning before joining future Summit Series hikes.
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No. But it is structured. We hike with purpose.
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No — but consistency builds strength. The more you commit, the more prepared you’ll feel for Timp.
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There is no formal fitness test. However, you should be actively training, strength building, or hiking consistently between events.
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Safety always comes first. Weather, avalanche risk, or unsafe pacing may result in route changes or cancellation.
🌟 Founder Note
Summit Series was created to push us beyond “comfortable.”
Mt. Timpanogos is not a beginner summit. And I believe in preparing with intention. You are capable of more than you think — but preparation is power.
I cannot wait to climb with you!
– Mel, Founder of Girls Gone Hiking™