David Pectol
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Bio: The Club had a great reputation in the hiking community. I had already purchased Branches book, Hiking Las Vegas and decided to give it a try. First hike: Fortification Hill - 11/10/2017
Age: 47
Why did you join the 52 Peak Club: I joined the club to become more fit and meet other people that enjoy hiking.
Date Completed all 52 Peaks: May 22, 2021
Toughest Peak: Holiday Peak
Favorite Hike: Holiday Peak, Mescalito, Rainbow, and Pine Creek.
How did you feel once you became a 53er: Accomplished! It had been a goal of mine for quite awhile. I also felt like I had made a ton of new friends in Las Vegas that I never would have known otherwise. I remember thinking to myself "what did I get myself into" and "there is no way I'm going to be able to do this" on my first 3-4 hikes and about 1/2 way through, hiking began to make my body feel good.
Advice for new hikers: Start at the lower card hikes and work your way up. Everyone is sore and unsure if they will be able to compIete all 52 peaks....you can do it! Keep at it! Don't stress out on the waitlist, hike at least 3 days a week and the soreness will go away and always bring the essentials for the hike.
Age: 47
Why did you join the 52 Peak Club: I joined the club to become more fit and meet other people that enjoy hiking.
Date Completed all 52 Peaks: May 22, 2021
Toughest Peak: Holiday Peak
Favorite Hike: Holiday Peak, Mescalito, Rainbow, and Pine Creek.
How did you feel once you became a 53er: Accomplished! It had been a goal of mine for quite awhile. I also felt like I had made a ton of new friends in Las Vegas that I never would have known otherwise. I remember thinking to myself "what did I get myself into" and "there is no way I'm going to be able to do this" on my first 3-4 hikes and about 1/2 way through, hiking began to make my body feel good.
Advice for new hikers: Start at the lower card hikes and work your way up. Everyone is sore and unsure if they will be able to compIete all 52 peaks....you can do it! Keep at it! Don't stress out on the waitlist, hike at least 3 days a week and the soreness will go away and always bring the essentials for the hike.