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  • Essential Hiking Tips for Beginners

    Essential Hiking Tips for Beginners

    Starting your hiking journey can feel overwhelming. What gear do you actually need? How do you choose the right trail? What if you’re not fit enough? As someone who transformed from a complete outdoor novice to a passionate hiker exploring trails across Europe and beyond, I’m here to tell you that anyone can become a…

  • What Every Beginner Needs to Know Before First Hike

    What Every Beginner Needs to Know Before First Hike

    So you’ve decided to go on your first proper hike. Not just a walk in the park, but an actual trail with elevation, distance, and maybe even a summit view waiting at the end. That’s exciting! It’s also completely normal to feel a little nervous about what to expect. I remember my first real hike…

  • Welcome to Ready. Steady. Hike!

    Welcome to Ready. Steady. Hike!

    If you’re reading this, you’ve just arrived at the very beginning of something I’m incredibly excited about – a space dedicated to making hiking accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding for everyone, regardless of where you’re starting from. So ready, steady – hike! Why This Blog Exists A few years ago, I couldn’t have imagined writing a…