Hickory Hike 4 Kids + Bands, Brews & Barbecue

A fundraiser to benefit summer and winter youth programs at Hickory Ski Center.

Join the Hickory Legacy Foundation in a celebration and fundraiser supporting summer youth programs and the return of youth skiing to Hickory for the 2023/24 season. The Hickory Hike 4 Kids event is an all-day affair with a community hike up Hickory’s recently renovated trails, an outdoor BBQ featuring music, local beer and wine, delicious food, family games, and two live bands that will make you want to shake your rump roast.

But before that can happen, at 11:00 am, take your pick of three hiking options: the summit hike, which is the most challenging; the mid-station hike, which is moderate; and the base hike, which is mostly flat ground and the easiest of the three (no shame in that game — you’re just pacing yourself for rump roast shaking later in the day).

Hickory HIll Ski Center

After the Hike: Bands, Brews, and BBQ. Event organizers will serve standard BBQ fare featuring Oscar’s meats, local microbrews, and local wines.

For information on tickets and registration, visit the Hickory Legacy Foundation website.

The Hickory Legacy Foundation is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles, educational and recreational opportunities, and environmental sustainability in the region, specifically the 3 Sisters Range. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support ongoing operational costs, the Hickory EcoLearn summer program, and youth ski programs.