Bikepack Every Month Challenge

Our friend Kurt Refsnider is an experienced bikepacker and trails/outdoors advocate who does a lot for the bikepacking community. He has put together a very cool venture for this season: the Bikepack Every Month Challenge. The goal is to encourage everyone to get out on their bike and do one overnighter every month, April 2026 through March 2027. The outings can include simply pedaling across town to a friends backyard, riding to a campground, or going deep into the backcountry. They all count.

I know April is already over (went quickly!), but that doesn't mean you can't still participate. Our company, Old Man Mountain, and a bunch of other great brands (Revelate, Industry 9, Wolf Tooth and more) are contributing prizes for drawings each month, so even if you miss a month or two, you can still win some cool gear.

This challenge is free and open to anyone and everyone. Check out www.ultraMTB.net to learn how to join the challenge and submit your monthly adventure. That’s all there is to it!  There is an interactive map showing everyone's overnighters as they're uploaded, with great trip-photos for inspiration. Happy bikepacking!