Personalized Coaching

Personalized Support for Your Hiking Journey

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 the structure, guidance, and encouragement to get there.
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, 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 somewhat active and want to integrate hiking into your routine
  • Want to build strength, endurance, or trail confidence
  • Are returning to hiking after injury
  • 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 somewhat active and have cardio exercise as part of their weekly routine — for example, walking daily or 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 beginner-friendly small-group nature walks or gentle hikes and build up to weekend small‑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, whether you prefer individual sessions or a structured multi‑session plan.

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. Both formats follow the same coaching structure, with space for check‑ins, goal‑aligned guidance, and clear next steps.

Package Details

Packages provide structured support over time and are designed to help you move steadily toward your specific trail, timeline, or long‑term goal.
Most clients train through a rhythm of six coaching sessions, which is why the primary package is now 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.
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 includes 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.
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 structured planning, accountability, and long‑term goal preparation for clients outside the area or those who prefer flexible scheduling. 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. Reach out with your questions, or book your first session when you’re ready.
Schedule a complimentary 30‑minute Discovery Call: 👉 Here
Let’s build your confidence, strength, and connection to the outdoors — one intentional step at a time.

Testimonial

I used Jamie from Hiking Girl with Dog for coaching for a hike in Spain. I learned so many things and feel that I would have been completely unprepared for the hike without Jamie’s guidance and knowledge.

~ Sandy from San Pedro, 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