Our Story
Why we started New Hiking Guide — and why we can’t stop
My doctor told me I needed to move more. I was 36, spending 10 hours a day at a desk, and my idea of outdoor activity was walking to the car. He suggested hiking. I thought he was joking.
I bought a pair of sneakers (wrong choice, I’d learn later), downloaded a trail app, and drove to the nearest state park. I got mildly lost, had an absolutely terrible blister, and saw the most beautiful sunset of my life from the top of a ridge.
I went back the next weekend. And the weekend after that. Within a year hiking had completely changed how I think about my time, my health, and what I’m capable of.
But those first few months were full of mistakes that nobody warned me about — wrong gear, wrong trails, wrong expectations. I started New Hiking Guide so beginners could skip the worst of that learning curve.
Our Mission
We cover everything from choosing your first pair of hiking boots to planning multi-day trails — all written from the perspective of someone who was a complete beginner not that long ago.
The trail is waiting. Let’s get you ready for it.
ME
Founder, New Hiking Guide