Self-guided doesn’t mean on your own
More than 26,000 members trading route tips, packing advice and trip photos. And it’s not just a place to scroll through other people’s adventures. It’s where you can get real answers from people who’ve walked the same trail, cycled the same path or felt the same pre-trip nerves.
What you’ll find there
- Answers to your questions. Wondering how muddy the West Highland Way gets in May, or whether you really need poles for the Tour du Mont Blanc? Ask, and someone who’s been there will usually reply within hours.
- Advice from people who’ve done it. From breaking in boots to choosing between two Camino routes, members share what worked for them, and what they’d do differently.
- Encouragement when you need it. Nervous about your first multi-day hike? Not sure your knees are up to it? The community is full of people who felt the same way and made it to the finish line. They’re happy to cheer you on.
- Inspiration for your next trip. Real photos and stories from the trail, so you can picture yourself there.
- Fellow travelers. You might even find a new travel partner, or arrange to meet up with members walking the same route.
It’s a friendly place to ask a first-timer question, find a travel partner or share your finish-line photo. No question is too small.
Meet David Stott
David is one of our many loyal adventurers. He’s completed several trips with us and is known for combining long-distance hikes back-to-back and sharing his travel stories in our community. Along the way, he’s met up with fellow travelers, answered plenty of questions from people planning their first trip, and inspired others with his love for travel.
