Is this you?

 

I love hiking, but hey, I don’t think I can manage; I’m scared of snakes and creepy crawlies; I don’t think I can afford the expensive gear. Does this sound like you? Thought so! Relax! I’m here to give you tips on how to start your hiking journey with ease. I will share what I wish I knew when I began this journey. This includes picking the right trail, gear, staying safe, hiking responsibly, and more!

I’m Tidimalo, and in case you’re wondering what my claim to fame is, I’m no hiking expert; I'm just an avid hiker. The hiking bug bit me a few years back and yes, I fell so much in love with being in nature; I fell in love with being surrounded by mountains and trees, and recognising my connection with everything in my smallness. So much that I always say, I seem to think and agree with my feet before consulting the head. I will share my hiking hit and miss moments and hopefully equip you, so you fare much better than I did in my early hiking days. Not that you will completely get it right. I still have some of those and as they say, for as long as we breathe, the learning continues!

You can never be too old, too fat or too unfit to start hiking. My hiking journey started much later in life, in my late thirties, to be exact.  So, all you need is a little spark of interest and a willingness to learn more and prepare your body, mind and soul for the healing that comes with being in nature.  And be warned that once the hiking bug bites, there’s no turning back. You’ll find yourself always asking about the next hike, regardless of how much you hated hiking while on the trail. Yes, there is that love/hate relationship and it’s real.

Being in the outdoors is such an amazing experience with benefits for both your body and soul, at least from my experience. And my intent with this is to hopefully ease the burden of beginner hikers and anyone who may need a tip or two about spending time in nature.

There are things that can make or break your hiking experience. These include seemingly small things such as your physical and emotional state, what you’re wearing, your shoes, the weather, and so on. I look forward to journeying with you so you can enjoy the wild in serenity, taking things one step at a time!

Td