Personalized Coaching

Your Hiking Journey Begins Here

Whether you’re preparing for a major hike, building confidence on the trails, or wanting to feel stronger and more connected outdoors, personalized coaching gives you a clear training plan, real‑time support on practice hikes, and grounded, practical guidance so you can grow steadily and feel confident as you progress.
My approach blends practical training with mindful, holistic support — so you’re not just checking off miles, you’re learning how to listen to your body and take care of it, trust your instincts, and enjoy the journey.

What Coaching Includes

Every coaching plan is tailored to your goals, experience level, and lifestyle. Depending on what you need, our work together may include:
  • Route planning and trail recommendations
  • Strength, mobility, and conditioning guidance
  • Gear support and packing essentials
  • Hydration and fueling strategies
  • Confidence‑building for solo or group hiking
  • Mindset support for longer or more challenging routes
  • Accountability and check‑ins to keep you moving forward
Each session meets you where you are, and helps you take the next step with clarity and confidence.

Why People Choose Coaching

Hiking goals can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to figure everything out alone. Coaching gives you:
  • A clear, personalized plan
  • Expert guidance rooted in lived experience
  • Support that adapts as your goals evolve
  • A safe space to ask questions and learn without judgment
  • Encouragement that keeps you motivated and grounded
Whether you’re training for a bucket‑list trail or simply wanting to feel stronger outdoors, you don’t have to do it alone.

Who Coaching Is For

Coaching is a great fit if you:
  • Are preparing for a specific hiking goal with a set timeline (preferred) — such as the Camino de Santiago, Mt. Baldy, or the Machu Picchu Inca Trail
  • Are already active and want to integrate hiking into your routine
  • Want to build strength, endurance, or trail confidence consistently and steadily
  • Are returning to hiking after injury or sugery
  • Prefer personalized guidance over group instruction
  • Want support that blends physical training with mindful, holistic practices

A Note About Readiness for In‑Person Coaching

For in‑person coaching, I work with clients who are already active and have cardio exercise as part of their weekly routine — for example, walking daily or at least a few times a week, cycling, or swimming, etc. This baseline helps us safely and effectively build toward your hiking goals.
If you’re just beginning your movement journey or want to ease into hiking at a gentler pace, I recommend starting with my nature walks and build up to gentle group hikes, which are designed to help you build consistency and confidence in a supportive community. (Click here for the schedule)

How Coaching Works

Coaching is flexible and designed to support your goals.

Package or Individual Session?

Coaching is offered as either individual sessions or a multi‑session package. Packages provide structured support over time, while individual sessions are ideal for focused guidance or skill development.

Package Information

  • Packages are based on hours, not hike count, since each hike requires different effort and time.
  • Packages are not transferable to another person.
  • Packages do not expire. However, pricing is locked for 12 months from the purchase date. If my rates increase after that period, any remaining hours can still be used by paying the difference.
  • Coaching package hours can be used toward regular or special group hikes at times — the full group‑hike price will be deducted since those hikes are already discounted.

How Packages Support Your Training

Packages provide structured support over time and are designed to help you move steadily toward your specific trail, timeline, or long‑term goal.
Your package hours can be used for in‑person coaching hikes, planning time, and any coaching support you need along the way. Your package also may include time for creating your personalized weekly training plan that you’ll follow between coaching sessions. Hours are flexible, and you can move through them at your own pace.
Most clients train through a rhythm of six (6) coaching sessions, which is why the primary package is offered as a 15‑hour block.
A 10‑hour block is also available for shorter timelines or focused goals, or as an extension once the initial 15 hours are complete.
When you begin a new package, you’ll follow the current coaching structure, including updated policies and rates.
Choose the format that fits your needs and schedule:

In‑Person Coaching — $95/hr

Ideal for hands‑on support, movement assessments, and guided practice. Sessions take place on trails throughout Southern California, primarily in the Los Angeles area. Best for clients with a clear hiking goal and an established baseline of activity.

In‑Person Coaching for Two — $180.50/hr

Designed for couples, best friends, or pairs with shared hiking goals, Coaching for Two offers a personalized experience you can enjoy together. This format works best when both people have similar fitness levels and shared goals.
You’ll receive guidance and customized routes that support a shared coaching plan, with flexibility for you to train together or independently between your 2:1 coaching sessions.

Virtual Coaching — $75/hr

Perfect for clients outside the area or those who prefer flexible scheduling, offering clear structured planning, accountability, and preparing for your hiking goals. We meet via video, and you’ll receive personalized guidance, training support, and follow‑up notes.

Travel Fee

A travel fee applies for in‑person coaching hikes and is based on location. These are the same tiers used for guided hikes and private events:
  • Tier 1 — $50 — Local / LA County locations
  • Tier 2 — $75 — Ventura, Orange and Riverside Counties, & Malibu
  • Tier 3 — $100—150 — National Forests and long-distance locations (Pricing varies by specific area such as Angeles, Los Padres, San Bernardino, and Cleveland National Forests.)
This structure keeps travel time and mileage fair and consistent across all hikes.

Session Structure

Each session includes:
  • A check‑in to understand how you’re feeling
  • Goal‑aligned coaching and training guidance
  • Space for questions, adjustments, and real‑time support
  • Clear next steps so you know exactly what to focus on
Every session is designed to meet you where you are and support steady, sustainable progress. You can book single sessions or build a multi‑session plan depending on your goals.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re curious about coaching or want help choosing the right format, I’m here to support you. Let’s build your confidence, strength, and connection to the outdoors — one intentional step at a time.

To get started, book your complimentary call with me 👉 Discovery Call

Testimonial

My friend, Sandy, and I decided to sign up to hike a portion of the Camino de Santiago in Spain in September 2026. We never hiked before and wanted to get some hiking experience. Jamie provided coaching, which has been invaluable in preparing for the hike. We feel we are well prepared for the challenge ahead. I would highly recommend anyone interested in hiking to join Jamie on the trails.

~ Jan from Torrance, CA

The 1:1 format felt right for me. In larger groups, I tend to worry about holding people back. Individual coaching allowed the hikes to be tailored to my level, and I received specific guidance on technique — foot placement, stance, breathing, pacing — all of it. The regular schedule makes a big difference. If it were random meetups, there would be no real structure to my growth. I need that structure. It also allows ongoing assessment — choosing the hike that’s right for that particular week.

~ Lisa from Los Angeles, CA