September marks the beginning of fall, and what better way to celebrate the season than getting out for a hike? The weather is still warm, the air is clean and a weekend trekking excursion reminds you that even though colder months are around the corner, it’s still easy to take advantage of the woods.

Inspired by our love for autumn hikes, this month our Friday Photo contest will feature a hiking/trekking theme. Got a shot of your favorite trail? The best hike you’ve ever been on? The worst trek you’ve ever experienced? We want to see it all!

What’s in it for you? Because we know that sometimes fall hikes require warm drinks, we’ll be hooking every weekly winner up with a Kaze stainless steel vacuum bottle from Innate. And to help in gearing you out for your weekend eco-adventures, the grand prize winner at the end of the month will score an Eco Ether sleeping pad from Pacific Outdoor.

Submitting is easy! Just upload your best hiking/trekking shots to our Flickr pool and then send an email to fphoto@wendmag.com with a description. Good luck!

[Photo: joxur 223, Flickr]