Hiking and Backpacking

Start Your Outdoor Journey with a Legend.

New to hiking or backpacking? Let EJ Snyder guide you from the ground up with this beginner-friendly outdoor adventure and skills session. Whether it’s a scenic day hike or an immersive weekend backpacking excursion, you’ll get hands-on experience and expert coaching to build confidence, competence, and a love for the wild.

This isn’t just a hike—it’s an outdoor training experience packed with essential knowledge, survival tips, and one-on-one time with the world’s top survivalist.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Proper gear selection: clothing, footwear, packs, food, and safety items
  • Gear fitting, setup, and operation
  • Trip planning, trail setup, and route organization
  • Basic map reading and navigation
  • First aid, survival fundamentals, and emergency response
  • Real-time trail guidance from EJ, plus stories, survival tips, and outdoor wisdom


Package Includes:

  • Guided Day Hike or Weekend Backpacking Trip
  • Small Group Instruction (up to 12 participants)
  • Personalized insight, Q&A, and photo opportunities with EJ
  • Geological, wildlife, and environmental knowledge shared along the trail
  • Fun, safe, and educational experience for all skill levels


Group Sizes:
Up to 12 people solo with EJ
Additional Assistant Guides added for every 5 extra participants

Veteran & First Responder Discounts:

  • 22% Off for Military Veterans
  • 11% Off for First Responders

Hike with EJ. Get outside. Get equipped. And get inspired.