What we’re about
Welcome hikers, adventurers, and book lovers
We are an 'Outdoor adventuring / lifelong learning' mashup: We welcome you to Join other like-minded people as we embrace the rigors and exhilaration of hiking, rucking (hiking with weighted pack), adventuring, and discussing ideas & books. We welcome creative mental meanderings.
- We are a non-profit organization. Our FREE programs include
- St Louis area hikes: We will have local hiking events each month, primarily in Forest park, but will sample other areas
- Lifelong learning: Book discussions and Conferences: All varieties of books and ideas. We will use a mix of zoom meetings and in-person sessions (and of course we will discuss books and ideas while we hike)
- Adventure discussions (online and in-person): We discuss adventures of all kinds and provide tips on how to get the most out your adventures
- You can find more about our "Parent" organization here
- We operate with donations. Those who support Medallion with a $50/year subscription are referred to as 'Fellows.'
- You can support Medallion as a Fellow here
- By becoming a Fellow you join a constructive and engaged community of like-minded people.
- Medallion Fellows can join other Fellows on a variety of DIY trips including:
- Colorado trip: Our signature event is an annual weekend trip to Colorado. For those interested, we will try to summit a 14er (a peak higher than 14,000 feet).
- Grand Canyon trip - Five day trip with three days hiking/camping: Day 1: Air/car travel to South Rim; Day 2: Leave at sunrise to hike South Kaibab trail to Phantom Ranch and camp at Bright Angel Campground, Day 3: Hike to Havasupai garden campsite, Day 4 hike Bright Angel trail to Rim, Day 5 Head home.
- Camp Innsbrook: Participate in the Adventure challenge
- Many other adventures and trips
- You can learn more about Fellow trips here.
Upcoming events
6
12/13/25 Tour of WashU Medical Campus - Lead by Wash U Docs
Forest park hatchery, grand drive forest park, St Louis, MO, USRon K, Chris S, and Rob P. - organizers (difficulty 1 out of 5).
Join Chris and Rob P (Wash U Med School Doctors)
- for a short trek in Forest Park STL followed by a tour of Wash U Med campus.
- some tips on healthy walking/hiking/rucking, and
- optional social after the tour at local restaurant
Good fellowship, fresh air, and a fun outside activity.
Location: Forest Park Hatchery Parking on Grand Drive Google directions (See Photos for map)
· Meeting time:
- 9:00 AM: We will provide tips on healthy walking.
- 9:30 AM: Start hike (we try to leave on time so you might want to arrive a few minutes early)
· Hike length: Again, game day call, but we expect 4 to 6 miles depending on hikers’ preferences
· Hiking duration: Game day call, but shoot for about one and a half hours.
· Surface: We expect to hike on blacktop or dirt paths (also game day call)
· Dress: Layers and good walking shoes
· Food and drink: Bring some water and snacks
· Rest rooms: Restroom status uncertain, but we will make efforts to find
· Parking: Should be plenty of free street parking
· Go/No go plans: We plan to hike rain or shine or cold or hot
·Topic of the day: Stay tuned34 attendees
•Online12/17/25 Grand Canyon Trip Review - Zoom
OnlineRon King: Organizer. Join us for a zoom session.
During this session, we will provide a summary of what we learned during our our exploratory hike (12/5 to 12/8/20250.
Toopics:
- Update on the closures triggered by the Dragon Bravo fire
- Update on the conditions of the Corridor Trails (Bright Angel, South Kaibab, and North Kaibab)
- Our experience from hiking the Hermit Trial
- Report on what we learn from Rangers about Rim-to-rim possibilities
Everyone welcome. We will share photos.
Plenty of time for Q & A.16 attendees
Past events
128
