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  • The inspiring journey of Patrick Spink and his son Nick at the IronHike Endurance Series event, Denali, in June 2024 at Mohawk Mountain, CT.

     

    In 2013, Patrick flatlined from a cardiac arrest, with Nick at the scene, holding his dad’s hand as he received CPR for 20 minutes before being whisked away for triple bypass surgery.


    Listen to Patrick recount their incredible story of perseverance, healing, and growth, from flatline to summit, and the benefit of testing one’s mettle.

  • We Bring the Highest Mountains to You! 

    We rent a ski resort for 4 days to bring you IronHike...

    The IronHike Endurance Series at Mohawk Mountain is a single or multi-day event that is part hike, part trail run, part group camping trip, part one-of-the-hardest-damn-things-you’ve-ever-done, and full-on badass mountain footslog.

     

    Three ways to IronHike! 

    1. Go it alone, together.

    As an Individual Mountain Athlete, you choose from 12, 24, 48, 72, and/or 84-hour Events.

     

    2. Buddy up.

    You and a buddy choose to share the mileage and elevation from 12, 24, 48, 72, and/or 84-hour Events.

     

    3. Team up.

    You and 3 other team members choose to share the mileage and elevation from 12, 24, 48, 72, and/or 84-hour Events.

    Events may require night trekking by headlamp.

     

    Manage your laps and pace in our FlexRelay format. You also manage your rest, food, hydration, and sleep in your tent right off of the trail.

     

    Here's What You Get (Included in your Registration):

    1. Exclusive single-day or multi-day Event entry for you, your team, and your spectators.
    2. One bad-ass, course for day and night trekking.
    3. Tenting for each night you are on the Mountain (you bring your tent).
    4. Base area pop-up space (set up your staging pop-up).
    5. Base Support Station with shade, hydration, snacks, and an area for any items you want to access on each lap.
    6. Custom training plans by Chaski Endurance Collective.
    7. Customized and Personalized Event Bib.
    8. Summit Tokens.
    9. Finisher's medal and year clasp for all finishers.
    10. Finisher's hat for individual event Mountain Athletes who finish.
    11. Exclusive community access via periodic live Mountain Athlete round-table meetings.
    12. Ski-patrol medical support.
    13. Free parking, Spectator area, and Restrooms.
    14. A new tribe, Bragging rights, Proof.

    You will summit and descend the Mountain until reaching the equivalent elevation of:  

    Clingmans Dome - 15 Miles | 7,140' Elevation | 12-Hour

    Double Dome - 28+ Miles | 13,685' Elevation | 24-Hour

    Denali - 43+ Miles | 20,825' Elevation | 48-Hour

    Everest - 61+ Miles | 29,155' Elevation | 72-Hour

    Olympus Mons - 152+ Miles | 72,590' Elevation | 84-Hour

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  • What is IronHike?

    The IronHike Endurance Series is a single or multi-day event that is part hike, part trail run, part group camping trip, part one-of-the-hardest-damn-things-you’ve-ever-done, and full-on badass mountain footslog. Prove yourself right about you!

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    Mission

    We provide multi-elevation endurance trail events worldwide.

     

    The IronHike Endurance Series is part of a new classification of events that combines physical, mental, and spiritual gumption. These are NOT races. No Podium, no age group awards, and no records to break.

     

    These challenges will change your life! Extraordinary Events for a broad range of fitness and skill levels, from ordinary people to seasoned and elite Mountain Athletes reaching beyond their comfort zones!

     

    We stay true to our founding love of trail, love of the summit, and a rich universal trail heritage and culture.

     

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    Venue

    We acquire access to a mountain venue with base camp, summit, parking, tenting area, spectator areas, restrooms, and facilities for 4 days.

     

    IronHike mountain athletes camp out in our tent city on-site and we allow tenting spectators to support them.

     

    The Endurance Series starts Saturday morning. Each participant will push on until completing their goal elevation within the time allotted.

     

    All Events are day and night trekking.

     

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    Events

    IronHike is for those who want to live life to the fullest. Challenges change us and life's obstacles reveal our true selves.

     

    Our goal is to give you that perfect mountain venue and events that will push hard on what you are made of in a way that will allow you to become a better version of yourself.

     

    More than an event series, IronHike is a community of people passionate about overcoming obstacles and discovering their greatest selves.

     

    When you find the mettle in your heart, you'll be able to achieve things you never thought possible.

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    Proof

    It's not so much about proving things to others, it's more about proving yourself right about you.

     

    Change the story you tell yourself in your own head and get on up there.

     

    We bring you the unrelenting mountain.

     

    You bring the mettle in your heart.

     

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    Culture

    Here at IronHike, we are true to our founding love of trail, love of the summit, and a rich universal trail heritage and culture.

     

    We embrace these principles:

    • Plan ahead and prepare.
    • Leave no trace.
    • Leave only footprints.
    • Take only good vibes and photos from the mountain.
    • Respect wildlife.
    • Be considerate of others.

     

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    Tribe

    First-timers, day-hikers, long-distance hikers, trail-runners, ordinary or elite, young and old all on the same mountain.

     

    Each mountain athlete is out there getting after the ups and downs, side by side, and summit after summit.

     

    Individuals, Trail Buddy and Trail Teams are all welcome on the mountain.

     

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    Support

    We provide:

    1. Base Support Station with shade, hydration, snacks, and an area for any items you want to access on each lap.
    2. Event-specific, training guide and tips.
    3. Mountain Athlete's guide for your specific Series.
    4. Exclusive community access via periodic live Mountain Athlete round-table meetings.
    5. Ski-patrol medical support.
    6. Free parking, Spectator area, and Restrooms.
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    Basics

    Just the nitty gritty... getting up there and back down.

     

    Uncomplicated non-chichi events with:

    • No yurts - glamping or gliking is not a thing at IronHike.
    • No lifts or gondolas - get up there and down yourself... our events are entirely self-powered.

     

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    Training

    Reaching the summit requires dedication, perseverance, and a great deal of determination.

     

    We are currently collaborating with the Chaski Endurance Collective to bring you customized training options. Reach out to them at https://www.chaski.run/ or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/chaski.endurance

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  • Trail Cred - The IronHike Team is full of US Military Veterans and Trail Crushers

    We are a team of hikers, doers, and positive thinkers, many of whom are US Army veterans.

    We launched IronHike to provide, all in one venue, a series of extraordinary trail Events for a broad range of fitness and skill levels, from ordinary people to seasoned and elite Mountain Athletes reaching beyond their comfort zones! Our mission is to create these experiences while staying true to our founding love of trail, love of the summit, and a rich universal trail heritage and culture.

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    John Kolker | Founder/CEO

    Trailnamed "Ironheart", John is a US Army Intelligence Veteran and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor, John passionately embraced extreme events starting in 2012 as a form of recovery, prevention, and growth.

     

    He has since triathloned 15 times and hiked the full Appalachian Trail, New England Trail, and completed a Pilgrimage on the Camino Portuguese from Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

     

    IronHike is John's offering to the world as a means of challenging one's self to embrace the power, mettle, and gumption within the human spirit.

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    Dan Allen | Co-Founder

    Trailnamed "Turnpike", Dan is a world-class Masters Swimmer, hiker, and powerful triathlete with multiple podium visits. Dan is a US Army Military Police Veteran.

     

    He continues to chip away at the Appalachian Trail and is training for several national races and challenges.

     

    A programmer and IT professional, Dan advises the IronHike team on several aspects of the business.

     

     

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    Cliff Anders | Co-Founder

    Strong hiker, accomplished musician, and a Longbow Apache Pilot US Army Veteran, Cliff's love of trail is unparalleled. Cliff goes by the trailname "Bushwacker".

     

    Cliff has a storied life as a former D1 College Football Player and Team USA Bobsledder and continued professional service as a helicopter pilot.

     

    Cliff continues to go out for his "Yearly 100" as he continues his NOBO march up the Appalachian trail year after year.

     

    Cliff's energy and wisdom bring rich advice in the building of IronHike challenges.

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    Scott Festa | Co-Founder

    Trailnamed "Ukulele Scott", Scott is a former Enlisted Green Beret and US Army Medical Officer PA and accomplished trail musician.

     

    Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker, Scott completed the AT in 2020.

     

    Scott engages in extreme challenge events annually for charity and will attempt Olympus Mons again in June of 2024.

     

    Currently, Scott is a civilian medical entrepreneur and his keen business insights are influential in the IronHike team's decisions.

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    Tim Thomas | Co-Founding Advisor

    Trailnamed "TripleA", Tim is a US Army Intelligence Veteran with a keen sense of foundation, patience, and accountability.

     

    Tim's love of hiking and triathlons have been a source of inspiration for many. Tim has hiked many trail miles in the South Eastern US and is beginning to hike the BMT Benton MacKaye Trail.

     

    As a customer-facing business professional for many years, his engagement with the IronHike team is super valuable and brings a certain common sense to the effort.

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    Paul Sealy | Co-Founding Advisor

    Trailnamed "PackMan", Paul is an avid Appalachian Trail Hiker who continues to chip away miles on the AT.

     

    An expert professional trail maintainer and outdoorsman, his love of the trail inspires many. Paul is dedicated to self-reliant, off-the-grid living at his homestead in Fancy Gap Virginia.

     

    Paul is also a founder and entrepreneur focused on the mission of increasing food security and creating free fresh food outlets in food desert communities in the Carolinas by inspiring a culture of sharing and educating our neighbors on self-sustained gardening. Read more about this endeavor at dogoodpantry.org.

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