After losing Shadow unexpectedly in a tragic accident on June 4, 2011 Jason & Jenn wanted to do something to help other dogs who would follow footsteps similar to hers in their lives. They decided to have a hike-a-thon fundraiser on Saturday June 25, 2011 to benefit the Whatcom Humane Society, the shelter she had been adopted from. Shadow’s dad trekked 4 difficult hikes (twice up Tiger Mountain, twice up Oyster Dome) in that single day, and completed a one-mile walk at Lake Padden (her favorite off-leash park) in her honor, supported by friends & family members along the way.
Since then, the Shadow Hike-A-Thon has grown into a week-long, annual event that wouldn’t be possible without the continued support of family, friends, and the local community…especially the Bellingham beer community!
Since then, the Shadow Hike-A-Thon has grown into a week-long, annual event that wouldn’t be possible without the continued support of family, friends, and the local community…especially the Bellingham beer community!
Hike-A-Thon 2022
REGISTER OR DONATE NOW $50 = Choice of Hat (Beanie or Trucker style) $125 = Choice of 2 Hats + Bottle of our 10th Anniversary Brew: Dead Dog Triple IPA $250 or more = Choice of 2 Hats + 2 Bottles of our 10th Anniversary Brew: Dead Dog Triple IPA + Guaranteed Spot on Baker Bus Keg Crawl 🐾 The Shadow Hike-A-Thon began in 2011 and has already raised over $125,000 for animal rescue charities! Join us at these events in both Bellingham and Seattle to help us raise money once again for Old Dog Haven! Each spot listed below will be serving Gray Muzzle IPA on-tap and donating a portion of their proceeds. 🍺 Friday, June 17th Beer Release Happy Hour North Fork Brewery 4:00 - 8:00pm 🥾 Saturday, June 18th Oyster Dome Hikes Hike #1 - 7:00am Hike #2 - 10:00am 🥳 Tuesday, June 21st Gizmo’s 13th Birthday Party Paws For A Beer 4:00 - 6:00pm 🥾 Wednesday, June 22nd Group Dog Walk Lake Padden 6:00 - 7:30pm 🍺 Thursday, June 23rd Hike-A-Thon Happy Hour FrinGe Brewing 4:00pm 🐶 Friday, June 24th: Seattle Day The Hop & Hound (Bothell) 1:30 - 4:30pm Dinner at Brouwer’s Cafe (Fremont) 5:00 - 8:00pm 🍺 Saturday, June 25th Baker Bus Keg Crawl AM Bus Crew Meet at Diamond Jim’s Grill 10:45am Return to Goods Local Brews 2:30pm PM Bus Crew Depart Goods Local Brews 2:30pm Return to Aslan Depot 6:30pm 📸 Photo Contest This year's categories will be the same 3 as last year: 1) Most Unique Hike 2) Funniest Photo 3) Furthest Geographic Location (from SFF headquarters in Bellingham, WA) Thank you for supporting the Shadow Hike-A-Thon! We're looking forward to another year of good times for a great cause! 💙 |
Hike-A-Thon 2021We are SO excited to announce the grand total for The 11th Annual Shadow Hike-A-Thon!
This year’s event was our most successful one yet, bringing in just over $18,000 for Old Dog Haven – AMAZING! Thank you again to all of you who donated, hiked, sent photos, drank beer, and helped us every step of the way towards reaching this goal for such a great cause! We could never be so successful without the support of our friends, family, local businesses and fellow animal lovers! 💙 Jenn & Jason View the full album of photos from the 11th Annual Shadow Hike-A-Thon on our Facebook page Congratulations again to the winners for this year’s Photo Contest! 🏆 Most Unique Hike The Barchet Family: Waterfall near Trapper Creek in WA 🏆 Furthest Geographic Location Nancy Hudson: Pictograph Caves near Billings, MT 🏆 Funniest Photo Bear Touchette: for smiling along with all of the humans and stealing the show in our group photo at The Hop & Hound |