Frequently Asked Questions About the 52 Peak Club
What is the 52 Peak Club?
The 52 Peak Club is a Las Vegas area based hiking club that leads hikes to the area’s best 52 Peaks. When the hikers summit, they are awarded the poker card associated with that peak. When you have completed all 52 Peaks, you are awarded a plaque and joker card.
How much does it cost to join the 52 Peak Club?
I can hike for free with other clubs, why should I pay to join the 52 Peak Club?
You get what you pay for! People join the 52 Peak Club for the 52 Peak Challenge and stay with us because of our safety, community, and sense of family. We have all experienced something that is free and later realized that it was extremely costly. Free does not mean good when your life and livelihood is on the line! Yes, some "free" clubs have some great hikers however, they also have hikers with everything from behavior problems, showing up intoxicated and harassing other hikers. Those clubs do not offer the safety of pre-screening, the engagement of hike leaders to respond and resolve problems and they don't have the liability protection that our club has. The 52 Peak Club offers a safe, fun and friendly community of like-minded hikers.
When do I get a card?
Cards are distributed on the Peak. The first deck of 52 Peak Challenge Cards - Elite hikers, are $5 each and subsequent decks are free.
I’ve already hiked to that peak before, can I just get the card?
No, your hike must be registered in our club's meetup site and the hike must be led by one of our hike volunteers.
Can I get a card for a multi-peak hike?
Sort of. The only recognized multi-peak hikes that you can achieve with multiple cards are Mummy Head to Toe and the Mummy Head Loop.
How long do I have to complete the 52 Peak Challenge?
As long as it takes. Some people complete it in under a year and others take several years. You are challenging yourself and everyone is different with different life events that enable or distract your hiking opportunities.
The 52 Peak Club is a Las Vegas area based hiking club that leads hikes to the area’s best 52 Peaks. When the hikers summit, they are awarded the poker card associated with that peak. When you have completed all 52 Peaks, you are awarded a plaque and joker card.
How much does it cost to join the 52 Peak Club?
- $52 to join the club - This is a one time fee and enables you access to the best hikes in the Las Vegas area and to hike with some of the best people in the local hiking community.
- $25 annual fitness survey and waiver/liability release (FS/WR) insurance policy. The fee covers you on the club general liability policy for 12 months (see FAQs for Fitness Survey/Liability Waiver Release for specific questions). When that 12 months expires, you renew by retaking the FS/WR and paying $25 prior to your next hike after the expiration date. For example, if your renewal date is July 1st 2023, but you do not plan on hiking with the club until September, you can renew in September and that will establish a new annual 12 consecutive month period for you.
I can hike for free with other clubs, why should I pay to join the 52 Peak Club?
You get what you pay for! People join the 52 Peak Club for the 52 Peak Challenge and stay with us because of our safety, community, and sense of family. We have all experienced something that is free and later realized that it was extremely costly. Free does not mean good when your life and livelihood is on the line! Yes, some "free" clubs have some great hikers however, they also have hikers with everything from behavior problems, showing up intoxicated and harassing other hikers. Those clubs do not offer the safety of pre-screening, the engagement of hike leaders to respond and resolve problems and they don't have the liability protection that our club has. The 52 Peak Club offers a safe, fun and friendly community of like-minded hikers.
When do I get a card?
Cards are distributed on the Peak. The first deck of 52 Peak Challenge Cards - Elite hikers, are $5 each and subsequent decks are free.
I’ve already hiked to that peak before, can I just get the card?
No, your hike must be registered in our club's meetup site and the hike must be led by one of our hike volunteers.
Can I get a card for a multi-peak hike?
Sort of. The only recognized multi-peak hikes that you can achieve with multiple cards are Mummy Head to Toe and the Mummy Head Loop.
How long do I have to complete the 52 Peak Challenge?
As long as it takes. Some people complete it in under a year and others take several years. You are challenging yourself and everyone is different with different life events that enable or distract your hiking opportunities.