Hike-Ready: A Path to Fitness & Fun (women's hiking program)

Hike-Ready: A Path to Fitness & Fun 

Build Strength, Confidence & Connection

Join Hike-Ready from anywhere in Australia—this 90 day journey is completely online!

Monday 25th of June to Sunday 20th of September

Picture this: you’re standing at the trailhead, wondering if you’re ready. The path ahead feels like more than just a hike—it’s a challenge, and maybe even a little intimidating. But something inside you says, “I want this.” You’re craving strength, adventure, and a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.

Now imagine this: 12 weeks later, you’re on the trail again, but everything feels different. You’re stronger, more confident, and moving with purpose. You know how to handle the terrain, read the weather, and trust your instincts. Hiking has become your space for adventure, clarity, and connection, and you’re surrounded by women who’ve supported you every step of the way.

Join us for Hike-Ready, an exciting online program designed for women who are eager to enhance their hiking experience whilst connecting with nature and building a supportive community. This 12-week program blends essential outdoor skills, fitness, mindset 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.

June 2025 intake will be the 3rd version of Hike-Ready with previous participants ranging from 35 to 70+ yrs young - all women are welcome!

🌿 Strength & Adventure: Whether you’re new to hiking or a regular looking to take things further, this program helps you build strength and develop the skills you need. From creating a hiking routine to mastering trail safety, gear selection, and trip planning, you’ll feel prepared and ready for anything.

🌿 Personalised Hiking Routine: With the support of Lotus of Nature Ritual, you’ll create your own hiking routine tailored to your lifestyle and preferences. You’ll set achievable goals and enjoy weekly check-ins for accountability, ensuring you stay on track. Whether you love the tranquility of national parks, the serenity of the beach, the charm of local parks, or the familiarity of your neighbourhood streets, you’ll be able to design a walking schedule that works for you. As you progress, you'll gradually increase your walking distance, elevation and terrain progressing towards the goals you set. You’ll build strength and confidence with each step!

🌿 Real Connections, Real Community: This isn’t just a program—it’s a community of like-minded women who share your passion for the outdoors. Through online group chats, weekly accountability, and multiple check-ins, you’ll stay motivated and on track, while celebrating each other’s wins, tackling challenges together, and building lasting friendships. You'll also join online workshops and sharing circles where you can exchange experiences, tips, and inspiration. Plus, you'll have the confidence and skills to connect with women in your area who are eager to get outdoors and hike together—whether it’s a casual weekend walk or a more challenging adventure, you’ll have a network of fellow hikers to explore with.

🌿 Mindset Meets the Outdoors: Hiking is more than physical—it’s about how you see yourself and your journey. This program helps you shift to a growth mindset, where challenges become opportunities and every step, no matter how small, moves you forward. Through mindfulness practices and Nature Rituals, you’ll learn to stay present, embrace change, and feel deeply connected to nature—and yourself.

🌿 Online Learning Portal: Gain access to an online learning portal filled with practical content and resources to support your journey. You'll master essential outdoor skills, from personal safety to gear selection, and gain insights into mindfulness practices that will enhance your hiking experience.

🌿 Optional 1:1 Support from Lotus: For those who want extra guidance, there's the option of additional one-on-one support with Lotus, the founder of Nature Ritual and a qualified outdoor leader - . Lotus brings her years of experience to help you with personal outdoor coaching, tailored advice on hiking techniques, gear choices, or mindset. Whether you need support setting and achieving your hiking goals, overcoming specific challenges, or simply want to feel more confident as you head outdoors, Lotus is here to guide you. This personal support ensures you stay on track, feel empowered, and reach your full potential during the program.

🌿 Join Nature Ritual in-person events: Nature Ritual runs day events and hiking retreats in SEQ and NNSW, join these adventures to connect with other like-minded women and experience some amazingly beautiful trails (additional cost involved)

🌿 Transform Your Journey: Hike-Ready is about more than learning how to hike—it’s about discovering your strength, finding adventure, and embracing a life that motivates and inspires you.

Program Highlights:

• Duration: Research states it takes 21 days to form a new habit and 90 days to make it part of your lifestyle premanantly. Creating healthy habits is key in this program. To support you on your journey there'll be 90 days of engaging content, community support, and personalised hiking goals and routines.

• Format: Online learning with live meetings, a dedicated private chat for ongoing connection and support. ****There are fortnightly zoom calls on Tuesday nights 6:30pm-7.30/8pm (NSW AEDT). Workshop elements will be recorded****

• Key Skills Covered: Outdoor essentials like personal safety, gear selection, trail knowledge, weather observation, breathing practices, breaking through fear and developing a growth mindset to ensure you're well-prepared for any adventure.

• Mindfulness Practices: Techniques to foster presence, appreciation for nature, and a positive mindset during every hike.

• Goal Setting & Accountability: Personalised routines that help you set achievable goals, track progress, and receive weekly check-ins for motivation and accountability.

• Guidance & Connection: Fortnightly online workshops and sharing circles offering expert advice from Lotus and a chance to share experiences and ask questions in the private group chat.

• Celebration Hike: Part of the program will include planning a hike (to your experience and ability) using all the skills you’ve gained from the program. Celebrate by asking family or friends to join you on the hike!

Get ready to take the first step toward becoming stronger, more confident, and part of a community that’s here to support and celebrate your journey!

Love from past Hike-Ready participants:

“Definitely get into Hike Ready - Lotus is a great facilitator and the course is top notch for any women wanting to feel confident and safe to hike”

“I’ve always admired and wanted to be a hiker but never thought I was fit or strong enough and didn’t know where to start. I was scared to go alone and no idea about safety with dangerous fauna or what to do if there’s a snake…. I learnt so much through Nature Ritual from the right clothes to wear, how to pack a bag to staying safe and first aid. I loved the community and felt so supported with Lotus to achieve my goals!”

“Hike-Ready got me making and keeping goals and now I’m walking daily with hikes every other weekend. It’s so fun, supportive and Lotus is so knowledgeable. Highly recommend!” 

"The course itself was amazing, Lotus really knows her stuff.  As well as being very compassionate, she has been able to distill years of experience and learning into achievable, bite-size packets of information.....As a result, my fitness and confidence rose throughout the weeks."

"I was surprised how unprepared for hiking I have been previously, the knowledge from the course is really invaluable to prepare yourself properly to be out hiking."

"Hike Ready is great to get prepared and be accountable to yourself with support on fitness, confidence and hike knowledge."

This is for you if...

• You’re in a season of change—ready to reclaim your time, energy, and sense of self.

• You’ve been walking your neighbourhood and now feel ready for the challenge and beauty of the bush.

• You’re craving more adventure—to swap the streets for national parks, forests, and waterfalls.

• You want to build fitness gradually, in a way that feels empowering and achievable.

• You’re ready to take life back on your terms—stronger, braver, and more connected to nature.

• You’re feeling the pull to step into a new chapter with purpose, movement, and meaning.

• You want to feel confident planning hikes and inviting others along, knowing you’ve got the skills.

• You’re craving real connection—with like-minded women, with nature, and with your own inner wisdom.

• You’ve spent years putting others first, and now it’s time to do something that’s just for you.

If that sounds like you—Hike-Ready is your invitation to grow, move, and reconnect.

This isn’t just about hiking. It’s about stepping into your next chapter with courage, curiosity, and freedom.

🌿 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.

PROGRAM OPTIONS:

Early Bird until 9th of June.

Payment Plans Available - please contact Lotus if you'd like this option.

🌿 Bronze Membership: This is the base package for Hike-Ready, includes:

• Fortnightly group mentoring sessions (online) (1-2hrs)

• Facilitator-led community chat for sharing, accountability and coaching (2x weekly) & fortnightly journaling prompts to facilitate transformation

• Online learning platform with hiking, mindfulness and personal growth education and guidance

• Ongoing mentoring, support and guidance around goal setting, trip planning, trail selection, mindfulness, stress relief and fitness progression

  Early Bird: $499 AUD for 3 months ($41.58/wk)

  After: $599 AUD

🌿 Silver Membership – Extra local event access.

• All the benefits of Bronze, plus:

• 3 x monthly Nature Ritual Hike-Fit events held on private property in the Northern Rivers NSW once a month on a Sunday (valued at $225). If you're unable to attend one of these 3 Hike-Fit's during Hike-Ready, you'll receive a $33 credit (per event) to go towards the next available Hike-Fit event .

  Early Bird: $599 AUD

  After: $699 AUD

🌿 Gold Membership – Full Personalised Support.

• Everything in Bronze + Silver, and:

• 1 x 90-minute individual intimate mentoring session(valued at $160) that will set you up for success. How to alchemise your shadow to  empowering you in the direction of your desires to personalised support and clarity. This 1:1 can be used at anytime throughout your 90day journey.

• Early Bird: $699 AUD

• After: $799 AUD

A few more things to note..

• This program is delivered online in NSW AEDT so please double check you have the right time before joining

• The program is for women 18yrs+

• You'll need to sign a waiver to participate in this program

• Beginners are welcome, our aim is to build our fitness to walk up to 2hrs by the end of the 90 days

• 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 program is not intended as therapy and it does not provide medical advice, please seek advice from health professionals if this is what you are needing