
2026 Winter Hiking Challenge Celebration
Casual post-challenge meetup with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy staff and fellow hikers, featuring merch tables, trail storytelling, and beer-fueled socializing in a lively taproom atmosphere.
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Complete 60 miles in 60 days between Jan 1 and Mar 1 with self paced walks, runs, or hikes through neighborhood streets or mountain trails, welcoming all abilities and encouraging outdoor stewardship.

Complete 60 miles in 60 days between Jan 1 and Mar 1 with self paced walks, runs, or hikes through neighborhood streets or mountain trails, welcoming all abilities and encouraging outdoor stewardship.
Complete 60 miles in 60 days between Jan 1 and Mar 1 with self paced walks, runs, or hikes through neighborhood streets or mountain trails, welcoming all abilities and encouraging outdoor stewardship.

Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.

Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.

Late-night crokinole sessions of flicking wooden discs across polished boards in a lively Highland Brewing taproom; casual players and competitors gather over pints for friendly rounds, rules coaching, and laid back social competition.

Late-night crokinole sessions of flicking wooden discs across polished boards in a lively Highland Brewing taproom; casual players and competitors gather over pints for friendly rounds, rules coaching, and laid back social competition.
Late-night crokinole sessions of flicking wooden discs across polished boards in a lively Highland Brewing taproom; casual players and competitors gather over pints for friendly rounds, rules coaching, and laid back social competition.

Seasonal craft beer celebration at Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain, with an afternoon of local brews, outdoor patio mingling, casual lawn vibes, and easygoing taproom socializing.

Seasonal craft beer celebration at Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain, with an afternoon of local brews, outdoor patio mingling, casual lawn vibes, and easygoing taproom socializing.
Seasonal craft beer celebration at Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain, with an afternoon of local brews, outdoor patio mingling, casual lawn vibes, and easygoing taproom socializing.

Casual evening meetup for digital nomads at Hi-Wire Brewing RAD to shake off winter and celebrate warming weather, with indoor taproom seating and an outdoor option for socializing, drinks, and community building.

Casual evening meetup for digital nomads at Hi-Wire Brewing RAD to shake off winter and celebrate warming weather, with indoor taproom seating and an outdoor option for socializing, drinks, and community building.
Casual evening meetup for digital nomads at Hi-Wire Brewing RAD to shake off winter and celebrate warming weather, with indoor taproom seating and an outdoor option for socializing, drinks, and community building.
Casual evening mixer uniting 10+ women-in-business communities across WNC for intentional networking, cross-sector connections, resource exchange, and peer support in a relaxed beverage taproom setting.
Casual evening mixer uniting 10+ women-in-business communities across WNC for intentional networking, cross-sector connections, resource exchange, and peer support in a relaxed beverage taproom setting.
Casual evening mixer uniting 10+ women-in-business communities across WNC for intentional networking, cross-sector connections, resource exchange, and peer support in a relaxed beverage taproom setting.

Midweek beers at Highland Brewing’s spacious taproom with background live music, plenty of room to snag a spot, and rotating food trucks offering casual bites for a laid-back Wednesday night meetup.

Midweek beers at Highland Brewing’s spacious taproom with background live music, plenty of room to snag a spot, and rotating food trucks offering casual bites for a laid-back Wednesday night meetup.
Midweek beers at Highland Brewing’s spacious taproom with background live music, plenty of room to snag a spot, and rotating food trucks offering casual bites for a laid-back Wednesday night meetup.

Monthly science salon delivering expert-led talks with vivid research visuals and a lively Q and A, followed by taproom mingling over beer, wine, or soda. Cultivates curiosity and community through enthusiastic, accessible presentations.

Monthly science salon delivering expert-led talks with vivid research visuals and a lively Q and A, followed by taproom mingling over beer, wine, or soda. Cultivates curiosity and community through enthusiastic, accessible presentations.
Monthly science salon delivering expert-led talks with vivid research visuals and a lively Q and A, followed by taproom mingling over beer, wine, or soda. Cultivates curiosity and community through enthusiastic, accessible presentations.

Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.

Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.
Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.

Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.

Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.
Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.

An evening tasting and community benefit at Archetype Brewing highlighting West Asheville's local food vendors and craft beers, raising funds for 12 Baskets Café and Asheville Poverty Initiative through donations and vendor proceeds.

An evening tasting and community benefit at Archetype Brewing highlighting West Asheville's local food vendors and craft beers, raising funds for 12 Baskets Café and Asheville Poverty Initiative through donations and vendor proceeds.
An evening tasting and community benefit at Archetype Brewing highlighting West Asheville's local food vendors and craft beers, raising funds for 12 Baskets Café and Asheville Poverty Initiative through donations and vendor proceeds.

Two acoustic sets by Drew Matulich & Friends and New Tricks provide rootsy, intimate music alongside light appetizers and community fundraising for wildlife conservation on World Wildlife Day; casual taproom fellowship, $15 tickets.

Two acoustic sets by Drew Matulich & Friends and New Tricks provide rootsy, intimate music alongside light appetizers and community fundraising for wildlife conservation on World Wildlife Day; casual taproom fellowship, $15 tickets.
Two acoustic sets by Drew Matulich & Friends and New Tricks provide rootsy, intimate music alongside light appetizers and community fundraising for wildlife conservation on World Wildlife Day; casual taproom fellowship, $15 tickets.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.

Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.

Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.
Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.

Warm taproom evenings of intimate acoustic singer songwriter sets and folk tinged originals paired with Highland Brewing's craft pours, inviting casual conversation and local music discovery in a friendly brewery setting.

Warm taproom evenings of intimate acoustic singer songwriter sets and folk tinged originals paired with Highland Brewing's craft pours, inviting casual conversation and local music discovery in a friendly brewery setting.
Warm taproom evenings of intimate acoustic singer songwriter sets and folk tinged originals paired with Highland Brewing's craft pours, inviting casual conversation and local music discovery in a friendly brewery setting.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.

Charity pop up combining haircuts with craft beer to benefit Helpmate; walk in barber cuts have a suggested $40 donation while attendees enjoy Highland beers in the brewery taproom.

Charity pop up combining haircuts with craft beer to benefit Helpmate; walk in barber cuts have a suggested $40 donation while attendees enjoy Highland beers in the brewery taproom.
Charity pop up combining haircuts with craft beer to benefit Helpmate; walk in barber cuts have a suggested $40 donation while attendees enjoy Highland beers in the brewery taproom.

Afternoon Latin dance party with salsa and cumbia rhythms, percussion driven grooves, and singalong choruses in a relaxed taproom setting; ideal for casual dancing, craft beer sipping, and lively community atmosphere.

Afternoon Latin dance party with salsa and cumbia rhythms, percussion driven grooves, and singalong choruses in a relaxed taproom setting; ideal for casual dancing, craft beer sipping, and lively community atmosphere.
Afternoon Latin dance party with salsa and cumbia rhythms, percussion driven grooves, and singalong choruses in a relaxed taproom setting; ideal for casual dancing, craft beer sipping, and lively community atmosphere.