You must be a member of Hiking-Las-Vegas/Meetup.com. There's no cost to join the Meetup Group. Become a member now.  Each peak is a different playing card. You can only earn a playing card by completing each hike with either Branch Whitney or an Assistant Organizer of Hiking Las Vegas Meetup.

You will normally receive your playing card after the hike is over.   Cards are enclosed in a plastic sleeve to insure they stay in perfect condition.

All hikers who complete the 52 peaks get a one year membership ($69 value). http://hikinginnevada.com/

Become a member now.

1. I have done some of these peaks before. Can I get a card? No.

2. Does it matter which route I hike to a peak? No, any route to any of the 52 peaks earns you a card.

3. Can I get a card if I hike to a peak with a different hiking group? No, only with Hiking Las Vegas.

4. Do I have to hike all 52 peaks? No. You earn a card for each peak you hike and you keep that card forever. You do not have to hike the peaks in any specific order.

5. Can I just buy a deck or individual cards? No, you must hike to the peak to get a card. Only a handful of people in the world will have a complete deck (52 cards + the Joker). I am the only person who has the cards.

6. Is overnight travel required? No, all peaks are located around Las Vegas. (Red Rock, Lake Mead, and Mt. Charleston)

7. Don't the better hikers have a best chance of getting all the cards? No, not really and it does not matter. This is NOT a contest or a competition. The goal is for you to get into better shape, improve your hiking and scrambling skills and become healthier.

8. Are there some lousy peaks on the list? No! Only the best peaks made it on the list. There are peaks from each area (RR, Mt. C, and Lake Mead) so you can earn cards all year round. Turtlehead Peak in NOT on the list !

9. How long do I have to complete all 52 peaks? Basically it's unlimited. Realistically for most hikers it will take at least a year. That's one peak each week for 52 weeks. If it takes you three years, that's fine. Think of the sense of accomplishment you will have!!!

10. When will each peak be put on the hiking schedule? That's impossible to say. There are numerous factors, such as: weather, when organizers can schedule the hike etc.

11. How many hikers are allowed to go on a hike? 15 is the normally the max, but for safety reasons that number might be less. Safety is always our first priority. If a hike is full, 52 Peak Club members will be the first to be moved up from the waiting list if a spot opens up.

12. The club started in March 2011. Can I still join. Yes, join now. Remember, this is not a contest or competition.

13. If a hike travels to two peaks in one day, do I get two cards? Good question. Depends on how far the peaks are apart. Magic and Crabby Appleton: No. North Peak and Bridge: Yes. For now it's a hike by hike decision, but it will be posted how many cards you can earn for a hike that goes to two peaks. For hikes that go to two peaks, but you can only earn one card, you can choose which card. Example: Hike goes to Magic and Crabby. You pick which card you want.

 

    

The playing cards are casino quality, poker deck size. Each card is a different peak. The lower value cards are the easier peaks. The higher value cards are the toughest peaks. You can actually play card games with the cards, but you will probably not want to do this. A neat idea would be to frame the Aces, Kings etc.

The Card Values:

Aces:   AS: Charleston Peak -- AD: Bridge Mtn -- AC: Mt. Wilson -- AH: Mummy Mtn

Kings:   KS: Mummy's Chin -- KD: White Pinnacle Peak -- KC: Rainbow Peak -- KH: Pine Creek Peak

Queens:  QS: Griffith Peak -- QD: Bridge Vista -- QC: Black Velvet Peak -- QH: Sisters (North and South)

Jacks: JS: Mummy's Forehead -- JD: Holiday Peak -- JC: Ice Box Peak -- JH: Cockscomb Peak

10s: 10S: Mummy's Nose -- 10D: Bridge Point -- 10C: Eva's Tower -- 10H: McFarland

9s: 9S: Mummy's Toe -- 9D: Mescalito Peak -- 9C: Global Peak -- 9H: Mack's Peak North

8s: 8S: Mack's Peak -- 8D: Oak Peak -- 8C: Lost Creek Peak -- 8H: Fletcher Peak

7s:  7S: Goodman Peak -- 7D: Hidden Peak -- 7C: Terrace Canyon Peak -- 7H: Windy Peak

6s:  6S: North Peak -- 6D: Juniper Peak -- 6C: Indecision Peak -- 6H: East Peak

5s: 5S: Bonanza Peak -- 5D: Crabby Appleton Peak -- 5C: Magic Mtn -- 5H: First Creek Peak

4s:  4S: Northshore Peak -- 4D: Gunsight Notch Peak -- 4C: Oak Creek Overlook -- 4H: White Rock Hills Peak

3s: 3S: Frenchman Mtn --3D: Anniversary Narrows Pk -- 3C: Gray Cap Peak -- 3H: White Rock Springs Pk

2s:  2S: Fortification Hill -- 2D: Turtlehead Jr. -- 2C: Calico Tank Peak -- 2H: Kraft Mtn

 

Stats for each peak (mileage, elevation gain, class)

 

There's a once only $10 sign up fee. You get your own personal web page where I will record the date you hiked to each peak. You can view your progress anytime.  Example page.

Two ways to sign up:

Click the add to cart button to use a credit card

If you were referred by a member, please type their name in the box below.

Referred by:

or

Put $10 in a white envelope and write your name legibly (first and last) and an email address on the envelope and give it to an organizer during any hike.

Creating and printing a custom deck of playing cards costs money and time. There's a small charge for each card.

2s through 9s  -- $2

10s through Queens -- $3

Kings -- $4

Aces -- $5

All hikers who complete the 52 peaks get a one year membership ($69 value). http://hikinginnevada.com/

The 52 Peak Club Party is on Friday evening, March 23rd, at Spring Valley High School ( 3750 South Buffalo Drive) starts at 6:30 p.m.

FAQ's

Dinner, Awards, Slide Show, and, of course, Prizes!

Admission: $25, but you will get that back ($25) in gift certificates!

There are over $2000 in prizes! To receive a raffle ticket you need to have earned at least one card, meaning climb one 52 Peak. Once you become a 52er, you will receive updates about the party.

Sign up for the party.

If you own a business and want to donate prizes for advertising purposes, please contact me: branchwhtiney@hikinglasvegas.com