Hiking Grouch

The **Hiking Grouch** is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Sanctuary who offers the  Grumpy Expression. The Hiking Grouch is found in Sanctuary Islands, on a grassy outcrop to the right of the main island. The collectibles offered by this Spirit are a  Hair, a  Mask, a  Neck Accessory, and a  Double Deck Chairs Prop.

## Memory

The Hiking Grouch can be found in Sanctuary Islands, on a grassy outcrop to the right of the main island. This Spirit is a challenging carry Spirit memory quest with 6 memory fragments, with a 25-minute overall time limit.

During the memory, the Spirit must be carried all the way up the mountain. Certain sections of the path require flying while carrying the Spirit, making this one of the more difficult memories to complete - particularly for players with little Winged Light.

As you relive its memory, you can see the Hiking Grouch being lead up the mountain by the Sanctuary Guide. Together, the two Spirits climb the steps winding around the steep peaks to reach the summit - with the Hiking Grouch looking sullen throughout the entire trek.

At the end of the memory, the Sanctuary Guide gestures towards the stunning view from the top of the mountain, encouraging their companion to admire the islands' natural beauty. Utterly unimpressed, the Hiking Grouch crosses their arms and turns away, snubbing the Sanctuary Guide's efforts.

## Expression

The  Grumpy Expression has 4 Levels.

Grumpy Level 1Grumpy Level 2Grumpy Level 3Grumpy Level 4
* Level 1 will make your avatar twist your upper body to the side, cross both arms, and turn your head away, while a squeaky sound effect resembling an infant's cry plays.
* Level 2 makes the same motion as Level 1 with a red popped vein near the head.
* Level 3 will make your avatar turn your entire body to the side, cross both arms in a dramatic motion, and shoot a quick glance over the shoulder, while a deeper squeaky sound effect resembling an infant's cry plays.
* Level 4 makes the same motion as Level 3 with a red popped vein near the head and light sparkles flying out from the motion.

As a Traveling Spirit, the prices of the three Expression upgrades were the standard 4 , 3 , and 6 . During the Season, Levels 2 and 4 were free, but were only available to Season Pass holders.

## Cosmetics

### Hair

The Hair offered by this Spirit is a bald crown with a u-shaped pattern of hair around the head, costing 42  from the Traveling Spirit. It was available to all players during the Season, from the Friendship Tree's fourth node (42  total).

The Hair iconThe Hair
### Mask

This Mask offered by this Spirit is a set of bushy eyebrows and mustache, costing 34  from the Traveling Spirit. It was a Season Pass exclusive item during the Season, available after unlocking the Friendship Tree's second node (12  total).

The Mask iconThe Mask
### Neck Accessory

The Neck Accessory offered by this Spirit is a black bowtie, costing 50  from the Traveling Spirit. It was a Season Pass exclusive item during the Season, available after unlocking the Friendship Tree's fifth node (60  total).

The Neck Accessory iconThe Neck Accessory
### Prop

The Prop offered by this Spirit is a pair of folding beach chairs, costing 16  from the Traveling Spirit. It is a placeable Prop that can be used to decorate Shared Spaces, and allows two players to sit and chat at the same time. The Prop appears as a miniature version of the beach chairs on its owner's back when carried.

This item was not available during the Season of Sanctuary. Instead, it was first introduced as an event item for Days of Summer in August 2021 (costing the same 16 ). It was then added to the Hiking Grouch's Friendship Tree during their first return as a Traveling Spirit on February 17, 2022.

The Prop iconThe PropThe Prop on your backA player sitting on the Prop
## Traveling Spirit

This was the Spirit's Friendship Tree the last time they returned as a Traveling Spirit. These collectibles will not be available for purchase again until the next time this Spirit returns.

All dates when this Spirit has returned as a Traveling Spirit are:

* February 17, 2022 (With a new Prop) (#55)

All dates when this Spirit has visited as a Returning Spirit are:

* August 7, 2023 (SV#4)

### Hints

The hints given before the **Hiking Grouch**'s first appearance were:

* Doesn't like being told what to do
* Has great dental hygiene
* Likes watching game shows and reality TV
* Has clear skin
* Likes getting hugs
* Makes great cookies...but never eats them!
* Dislikes sunny days. They like cloudy ones instead!
* Drinks espresso with no sugar or cream
* Is a great artist, but they're secretive about their drawings
* Once dreamed of being an actor
* Dislikes running
* Likes playing strategy games
* Would live in fear of genchat tbh
* Enjoys dancing the Polka
* Enjoys taking siestas
* Gets seasick on long voyages
* Enjoys reading research papers
* Has never watched anime
* Is allergic to pollen
* Is not a season guide
* Enjoys reading poetry
* LOVES quiche with a passion
* Is bad at 2player competitive video games
* Has a world record achievement, but they won't tell anyone what it is
* Enjoys typical elevator music
* Is scared of small creatures
* Is a Scorpio sun, Capricorn moon

## Season Friendship Tree

This Friendship Tree provides the collectibles sold by this Seasonal Spirit during the Season of Sanctuary. This Tree can no longer be accessed. However, the items listed here will be available for purchase when the Spirit returns as a Traveling Spirit.

## References

1. ↑ This is a new item that was not available from this Spirit during the Season, but was added to the Friendship Tree for the Traveling Spirit.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 This item can only be obtained if you have purchased the Season Pass for this Season.