Included in your fee: Best trail lunch EVER!
After you sign up and make a $50 deposit, we'll be in touch to customize your lunch!
Backpack
About half of our clients show up with their hiking gear in tow. But if you didn't, don't sweat it: Our super-lightweight backpacks add just ounces to your load while stowing your trail lunch, clothing layers, personal effects and collapsed trekking poles. Our backpacks are thoroughly washed after each use and all are less than six months old. No extra charge.
Trekking Poles
At HIlls & Hops, we are fond of espousing a trail truism: "Nobody gets hurt going uphill." Virtually all sprains, bumps and bruises occur on the descent, often when hikers with tired legs attempt to scale steep terrain quickly. While trekking poles can give you a bonus arm workout on the uphill, they are more critical to a safe, quick descent. Some hikers prefer not to be encumbered -- our founder, Brian, didn't use them for decades, but now won't hike without them. If you want 'em, we've got you covered. All of our poles are collapisble for easy storage in your backpack until you need them. No extra charge.