Hike-Ready: A Path to Fitness & Fun for Women

Hike-Ready: A Path to Fitness & Fun 

Online with optional in-person hikes in the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers

Dates: Monday 18th of November to Sunday 15th of December

Join us for Hike-Ready, an exciting online program designed for women who are eager to enhance their hiking experience while connecting with nature and building a supportive community. This 4-week program blends essential outdoor skills, fitness, and mindfulness practices to empower you on every step of your hiking journey. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of hiking experience, Hike-Ready is tailored to help you navigate the trails confidently and with assurance.

What to Expect:

• Personalised Hiking Routine: With the support of Nature Ritual, you'll create your own hiking routine that fits your lifestyle and preferences. This includes setting achievable goals and receiving accountability to stay on track. You'll take ownership of your walking schedule—whether you prefer the tranquility of a national park, the serenity of a beach, the charm of local parks, or the familiar streets of your neighborhood. You will also gradually increase your walking distance each week, aiming to complete a 5km beginner hike by the end of week 4.
• Online Learning Portal: Access an online learning portal filled with engaging content and helpful resources. You'll learn essential outdoor skills to prepare you for any day adventure and gain valuable insights on mindfulness practices that enhance your hiking experience.
• Mindfulness Practices: Discover how to incorporate mindfulness into your hikes. We'll explore techniques that promote presence and connection with nature, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty around you while fostering a positive mindset.
• Community Support: Connect with like-minded women in our dedicated private group chat, where you can share your progress, ask questions, and receive and provide encouragement to one another throughout the program.
• Guidance from Nature Ritual: Participate in two online meetings that will be recorded for your convenience if you can't attend. These sessions provide an opportunity to receive guidance, share your experiences and ask questions in a supportive environment.
• Celebration Hike: At the end of the program, you’ll have two options to celebrate your accomplishments:
  1. Join an In-Person Celebration Hike: Participate in a group hike organised by Nature Ritual, where you can meet fellow participants and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together. We'll be completing a beautiful waterfall hike in - Gold Coast Hinterland (Dec 14) and Northern Rivers NSW (Dec 15)
  2. Organise Your Own Hike: Gather your friends or family and plan your own celebration hike, creating an opportunity to share your experience with loved ones.

Program Highlights:

• Duration: 4 Weeks of engaging content and community support
• Format: Online learning and meetings, dedicated private chat with the option to meet in person for the hike
• Key Skills Covered: Outdoor skills for a day hike including personal safety, gear selection, trail knowledge and weather observation
• Mindfulness Practices: Techniques to cultivate presence and appreciation for nature
• Goal Setting and Accountability: Personalised routines that help you set achievable goals with support to keep you motivated
• Guidance and Connection: Two live meetings (also recorded) for guidance from Nature Ritual and a chance to share and ask questions in the private chat
• Celebration Hike: At the end of the program, you’ll have two options to celebrate your accomplishments by completing a 5 km beginner hike:
  • Join an In-Person Celebration Hike: Participate in a group hike organised by Nature Ritual, where you can meet fellow participants and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together.
  • Organise Your Own Hike: Gather your friends or family and plan your own celebration hike, creating an opportunity to share your experience with loved ones.

Schedule:

• Week 1 Call: Monday 18th of November 7:30-8:30pm with optional Q&A until 9pm (NSW AEDT) 
• Week 3 Call: Wednesday 4th of December 7:30-8:30pm with optional social chat until 9pm (NSW AEDT) 
• Optional In-Person Group Hike: 20% discount for Hike-Ready program participants 
  • 14th of December (Gold Coast Hinterland) early bird $39+bf (20% discount applied) (link to ticket page TBA)
  • 15th of December (Northern Rivers, NSW) early bird $39+bf (20% discount applied) (link to ticket page TBA)

Ready to Join the Adventure?

Don’t wait to start your hiking journey! Click the button below to secure your ticket and embark on an adventure filled with fitness, fun, and friendship.

Tickets:

Early Bird Ticket: $127.50 (15% off)

Standard Ticket: $150

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NOTE:

- This event is in NSW and will be running on daylight savings time so please double check you have the right time if coming from QLD

- The event is for women 18yrs+

- You'll need to sign a waiver to participate in this event

- Moderate level of fitness is required with the ability to build your walk from 1 to 2 hrs over 4 weeks.

- Please be responsible and aware of your physical and mental abilities and only choose to participate if it's right for you and your body. This event is not intended as therapy, please seek advice from health professionals if this is what you are needing.

- The host will monitor weather conditions and will only cancel the event if there is extreme weather. We will still walk in rain if safe to do so (it's part of the fun). Refunds will only be provided if the event is the host cancels the event due to weather