
Photo: Backpackinglight.com owner (Ryan) and son (Chase) hiking in the northern Gallatin mountains of Montana, October 2015.
Announcing two contests to celebrate Father’s Day and the importance of hiking with dad.
1. #hikingwithdad Photo Contest
Post a photo on Instagram with the hashtags #hikingwithdad and #backpackinglight during Father’s Day Week (June 18-25, 2016)
All entries will receive a $50 Gift Certificate for any 2016 Wilderness Adventures Trek and one winning entry will receive a $200 Gift Certificate.
Entries will be published at backpackinglight.com and/or reposted at the backpackinglight.com Instagram feed.
2. Essay Contest: Why Hiking with Dad is Important
Whether you’re a dad, or a son/daughter, we want to hear why you think hiking with Dad is important.
Submit a 500-1000 word essay, plus one photo as a JPG attachment, to publisher@backpackinglight.com.
One winning entry will be selected, and will receive a free spot for the July 24-27 Sundance Trek in Montana!
All entries will receive a $100 Gift Certificate for any 2016 Wilderness Adventures Trek.
Deadline: June 25, 2016 | Entries will be published at backpackinglight.com.
3. Don’t want to enter a contest? How about sending your dad on a Wilderness Adventures Trek for a Father’s Day gift?
- Click here to select your dream trek and enroll
- Be sure to check the “This is a Gift” box and enter your dad’s info to enroll him!

