Event Details
Always wanted to get into hiking but not sure where to begin? Feeling nervous about fitness, gear, hills or simply doing it alone?
The First Steps Hiking Series has been created for beginner hikers who want to build confidence in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment. Delivered by Off The Beaten Track WA, this progressive 10 week guided hiking journey is designed to take you from “I’m not sure I can do this” to feeling capable, confident and excited to keep exploring.
This is not a one off hike. It’s a structured pathway into hiking, where each week builds gently on the last through practical experience, expert guidance and encouragement every step of the way. Set across some of the most beautiful trails in the Perth Hills, you’ll complete a weekly guided hike each Saturday morning, gradually increasing your confidence, trail awareness and ability.
You’ll be supported by an experienced Lead Guide and Support Guide, ensuring no one feels left behind and everyone has the confidence to move at their own pace. More than anything, this series is about helping people discover that hiking is for them. First Steps Hiking Series is proudly supported by Paddy Pallin, helping reduce barriers and empower new hikers to begin with confidence.
What You'll Learn? Across the 10 weeks, you’ll build practical hiking knowledge that grows your confidence both on and off the trail. Each week introduces a new focus, helping you develop your skills step by step in a supportive and encouraging environment. Along the way, you’ll learn how to prepare for a hike, move confidently on uneven ground and improve your balance and body positioning. You’ll gain an understanding of nutrition and hydration, trail etiquette and how to hike comfortably with others. As the program progresses, you’ll build confidence on hills, develop awareness around navigation, weather and bush safety, and learn how to prepare for longer hikes and changing conditions. You’ll also begin to recognise your progress and build the mental resilience that comes with it.
To support you beyond the trail, you’ll receive the First Steps Guidebook two weeks before your first hike. This digital companion is packed with practical hiking knowledge, weekly program information, gear tips, trail advice and preparation checklists. It’s designed to help you feel prepared, supported and confident. By the end of the series, you’ll feel more confident, more capable and ready to keep exploring on your own (or with us)!
What's Included?
- 10 week progressive beginner hiking program
- Weekly 2-hour guided hikes across the Perth Hills, with practical hiking education themes delivered on trail each week to build skills and confidence.
- $150 of Hiking Gear sponsored by Paddy Pallin provided across the 10 weeks
- Digital First Steps Guidebook Every participant goes into the draw to win over $520 of Hiking Gear sponsored by Paddy Pallin
- Lead Guide and Support Guide on every session
- Complimentary hiking pole hire throughout the series
- Private WhatsApp group for connection, support and questions
- 10% off selected Off The Beaten Track WA day hikes valid throughout Winter & Spring 2026
- 20% off The Hike Hub Project | Gear Essentials Workshop when booked together. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
- Ongoing community discount voucher upon registration.
Sponsored By Paddy Pallin
