Optimity Around the World
SUMMER TRAIL CHALLENGES
PART 2
Join GBU Life on an epic trek across the seven continents while earning milestones and competition gems along the way. The duration for each challenge (continent you hike) is uniquely based on the average length of time it would take to hike each trail.
Sign up for the first continent challenge in the Optimity Challenge tab on August 1.
Not an Optimity user yet? Sign up at inside.gbu.org/optimity.
Europe's Fimmvörðuháls Trail
Trail in Iceland spans 15.5 miles (25 km) and takes hikers through stunning landscapes, including lava fields, glaciers, valleys and waterfalls.
Asia's Mount Fuji
Take on the challenge of climbing Japan's highest mountain, Mount Fuji, at 12,389 feet
(3,775 m)! Join thousands of hikers each year to witness the stunning sunrise from the summit. Complete the three-day, eight-mile (13 km) trail and earn gems at each milestone, plus a bonus for completing the climb!
South America's Machu Picchu
Take on the famous 27-mile (43 km) Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in South America's Peru. Imagine the stunning views of the Andes, archaeological sites and the iconic ruins. Put yourself to the test; complete the eight-day challenge and earn milestones along the way!
North America's Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim trail is a 23.5-mile (38 km) trek from the North to South Rim in Arizona. The trail offers breathtaking views of the canyon and requires high fitness levels due to steep terrains and extreme temperatures. If you're ready to take on the conditions of this challenge, give it a go for seven days and earn bonus gems!
Antarctica's Observation Loop Trail
The Observation Hill Loop trail is a scenic, 2.5-mile (4 km) trail loop in Ross Island, Antarctica. Hike to the top of Observation Hill for stunning panoramic views of the area,
including Mount Erebus and McMurdo Sound. Try this chilly, one-day challenge and earn
bonus gems!
Australia's Thorsborne Trail
Hinchinbrook Island in Queensland, Australia, is a rugged paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The 18.5-mile (30 km) Thorsborne trail offers breathtaking coastal views, dense rainforests and pristine beaches. Take on the challenge for six days and earn bonus gems!
Africa's Otter Trail
The Otter Trail in South Africa is a spectacular, nine-day, 28-mile (45 km) hike along the Garden Route coastline. This challenging trail winds through forests, cliffs and beaches, offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Take on the Otter Trail and earn bonus gems once you complete the challenge!
Gift cards will be issued to everyone who completed the Summer Trail Challenges Part One once the last challenge (Africa's Otter Trail) wraps up in July.
