Hiking Girl With Dog

April brought a full mix of moments on the trail — group hikes, personalized coaching sessions, and a private event with returning financial advisors. Clear skies, green hills, and those perfect spring mornings made every mile feel a little lighter.

We welcomed new clients and reconnected with familiar faces. Throughout the month, I saw people show up for themselves, support one another, and find grounding in the simple act of moving through nature. Nature heals.

Whether we were pacing through a coaching session or sharing conversation on a group hike, each outing added to the rhythm of this community built on movement and connections.

See you on the trails 🌿

Loved this morning’s coaching session—excited for a client training for the Inca Trail. 🌿🥾

🌿 March on the Trail

So many meaningful moments this month — from a refreshing Malibu waterfall hike that gave us a forest‑bathing experience to a grounding morning with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce PVP Young Professionals Group.

We also shared Lisa’s inspiring wellness journey in this month’s HikeWise. Her story is a beautiful reminder of what steady, consistent steps can create.

Read her full story here:
https://mailchi.mp/c63d23b112e0/hikewise-mar26

Grateful for everyone who joined us on the trail. These moments continue to shape our supportive community built on movement and connection.

Such a great way to start the week with the PV Young Professionals Group Hike! 🌿🥾

I really enjoyed partnering with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to bring this together. So grateful to everyone who joined. It was a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another in a relaxed outdoor setting. We even had a few K9 hikers join us, adding a pawsome touch to the experience. 🐾

A unique opportunity to network with like-minded people in a natural setting, unlike any other event. Don’t miss out—only a couple of spots left!

Join our Young Professionals Group for a guided hike by Hiking Girl with Dog in beautiful Palos Verdes.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: To maximize the experience, we are limiting the number of spots.
Location: Rancho Palos Verdes Hiking Trail near Ladera Linda Community Center
Fee: $20/person (water and snacks are included in registration fee)
Register Now: https://business.palosverdeschamber.com/events/details/young-professionals-group-walk-17853?calendarMonth=2026-03-01

📢 Event Update for 3/22

A section of Highway 2 in the Angeles National Forest has been closed indefinitely due to road repairs from last month’s storms. Because of this closure, the original Three Points to Sulphur Springs route is inaccessible until further notice.

New Trail Details:
Level: Ascent Adept-B
Difficulty: Moderate
Dist: 5.1 miles
Elev Gain: 1,030 ft
Est Time: 3.25 hours

Register on the website.

📢 March 15 Networking‑in‑Nature Hike

I’m excited to be partnering with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group for a networking‑in‑nature morning.

The 2.3‑mile route includes a few short steep climbs and beautiful coastal views that wake up the body and clear the mind. This hike is open to everyone, both Chamber members and non‑members. Register at the Chamber website: https://www.palosverdeschamber.com/events

Last group hike of February ☀️

You wouldn’t know it with the heat wave we had… it hit 88° by the coast before 11 AM! But that view though, absolutely worth it. The trail gave us blue skies, ocean sparkle, and a whole lot of sweat. Ha.

Great job, ladies. You showed up, stayed steady in the heat, and brought so much positivity to the morning. It was such a strong way to close out the month. 🌿💛

The trail had a different plan for us this weekend...

The plan was to take a 4.9‑mile scenic route through Wildwood in Thousand Oaks, but the park was temporarily closed due to recent rainstorms. Since the park was still closed the day before, I put together a new plan that still supported everyone’s training.

Two clients are preparing for big adventures: Machu Picchu and the Dolomites, so I mapped out a conditioning course instead.

We ended up with beautiful hiking weather in the upper 40s–50s, and the trail conditions were perfect. What started as a detour turned into exactly the kind of day we needed. Isn’t it always the case? ✨

They showed up with so much heart. They logged 7.5 miles and 1,400 ft of gain, finishing happily exhausted and energized. I’m so proud of them. 🥲💓

I love this reminder because it’s exactly what hiking teaches me again and again. I don’t have to feel ready or brave. I just take the next step, and then the next one, and suddenly I’m standing somewhere I once thought was out of reach.

The trail has a way of showing me what I’m capable of, gently and honestly, and those lessons follow me long after I leave the trailhead.

This picture was taken on Mt. Baldy in 2018. I love how Xena used to stop and admire the view on our adventures. She always reminded me to pause, breathe, and take in the moment.