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A hiker standing on a rocky alpine ridge at golden hour
TrophyTrail

Vertical Mile

Climb 5,280 feet

Rating
4.8(451)
Finishers
2,690
Goal
5,280 ft
Elevation challenge
Suggested length
6 weeks
90 days to finish
Difficulty
Advanced
For people training consistently
Reward
Trophy
Ridgeline

One mile straight up, accumulated over hills, stairs and switchbacks. A clear, satisfying goal for hikers who like a gradient.

Vertical Mile counts climbing, not distance. Every foot of elevation gain you log, on a mountain, a stairwell or your local hill, adds up toward 5,280.

Most people finish in four to six weeks. Our suggested routes and stair-session plans help when the nearest mountain is a long drive away.

Part of a collection

Joining the challenge is separate from the set. The set adds a reward only when it is finished.

Your trophy

Ridgeline

A brass ridge silhouette set into a raw basalt block.

Height
180 mm
Body
Cast zinc alloy, hand-finished
Base
Honed basalt, felt underside
Engraving
Your name and finish date
Edition
Open edition

What you get

Included

  • Elevation tracker with a live climb profile
  • Stair and hill session plans
  • Pacing and descent technique guide
  • Engraved trophy, shipped free on completion

Before you start

What you'll need

  • Access to hills, trails or a long staircase
  • A watch or phone that records elevation

Finishing

How completion works

  1. 01

    Log each climb in your dashboard, or connect Strava, Garmin or Apple Health.

  2. 02

    Upload one photo or GPS file for your final effort.

  3. 03

    Our team verifies your finish within two working days.

  4. 04

    Your reward is engraved and shipped, tracked, to your door.

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