Build practical hiking skills online, so that you feel safe and supported to explore outdoors.
No more hoping for the best, no unnecessary risks, and no guide required.
Hike Ready is a 6 week online program designed to guide women from feeling curious about hiking, to feeling capable of undertaking their first multi-day hike in a safe and sustainable way.
This program is designed for women who are craving more nature time, want a hobby that’s purely for themselves, but they want to explore in a way that’s mindful, responsible and safe, not risky, damaging to the environment, or damaging to their nervous system.
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"I have learnt to cook on the trail, navigate the trails, and better understand equipment for shelter and safety. I've gained practical skills and confidence but more importantly for me I have had time to connect with the outdoors and disconnect from the stresses of everyday life.."
-Viviana, google review 2026
What thE hike ready program is designed to do
Guide you through 6 weeks of hiking skills and knowledge, in a way that’s easy to understand, not overwhelming, all taught by a qualified teacher who understands how you learn.
Give you accountability on taking action towards your hiking goals with the support of a small cohort of likeminded women.
Take you along the Enliven Pathway ©; giving you the aligned community (Connection), practical skills (Craft) and the right mindset (Confidence) to enable you to finally see yourself as hike ready.
Leave you with a fully-completed hike planning package, ready to undertake your first hike. No guide required.
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"Get out of your comfort zone, do something for you, and meet some amazing people all with the support of a woman who is all about empowering and teaching women about the outdoors. Just perfect. "
-Hannah, google review 2024
This program is for you if:
You want more of the wellbeing and health benefits that you know comes with being outdoors.
You like the idea of hiking, you’re just not clear on where to start.
You don’t want to have to rely on busy friends/ overly-confident partners/ expensive tours every time you want to take a hike.
You’re ready to take self-responsibility outdoors and reap the reward of self trust while growing your comfort zone.
This program isn’t for you if:
You’re not yet to take responsibility for your own health and safety.
You’re looking for mental health counselling or therapeutic support from this progamme.
You can only learn through doing, not through videos, text and discussions.
You’re not ready to step out of your comfort zone yet.
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"Facilitation was brilliant - inclusive and considerate of everyone in our group. Highly recommend Enliven for anyone looking to spend time outdoors, in nature. Worth both your time and money!"."
-Operation Flinders Staff google review 2023
Curriculum
What you will learn over the 6 weeks
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What is involved in overnight hiking? Why hike? A day in the life of a hiker. Overview of daily routines. Required preparation overview.
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Essential Gear for hiking. Shoes, clothing, Packs, shelters, sleep systems, cooking systems.
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Route planning, logistics and weather. How to choose your location/ climate/ terrain/ timeframe/ bookings/ transport/ cost/ forecast.
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How to prepare your body for hiking with training. During hike maintenance, walking efficiently, hydration & nutrition. Post hike stretching and recovery.
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Introduction to Risk management, navigation tools and techniques, communication devices and schedules, emergency response plans.
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Complete a personal hike plan. Trip package combines Route plan, packing list, risk assessment, communication plan, meal plan.
Program Structure
6 x weekly 1hr calls on Wednesday nights.
6 x accompanying PDF workbooks to be completed after each call
Weekly messaging support via our closed community platform, “The Outdoor Woman”
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“Elise has such an inclusive, welcoming and encouraging approach to how she works. Take it from this return adventurer.”
-Louise, google review 2025.
meet your hiking coach; Elise Lavers
I GREW UP IN THE MID-NORTH OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND AS A KID, I LOVED NOTHING MORE THAN HIKING THROUGH THE LOCAL FOREST AND CAMPING IN THE FLINDERS RANGES.
AFTER EXPERIENCING HOW MALE-DOMINATED OUTDOOR SPACES CAN BE, I BECAME PASSIONATE ABOUT CONNECTING WOMEN BACK TO THEMSELVES, TO OTHER WOMEN, AND NATURE THROUGH POSITIVE, LOW- BARRIER OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES IN SA.
I’VE NOTICED THAT MANY WOMEN HAVE A THIRST FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, BUT THEY SOMETIMES DON’T HAVE THE SKILLS, THE EXPERIENCE, OR THE FRIENDS TO GO WITH, SO I DESIGNED HIKE READY TO TAKE AWAY SOME OF THE GUESS WORK.
I HAVE A BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND A BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, +10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE OUTDOOR TOURISM AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
AWAY FROM WORK, I HIKED THE 1,000KM BIBBULMUN TRACK LAST WINTER, WITH 650KMS SOLO. I ALSO HIKED TASMANIA’S SOUTH COAST TRACK IN JANUARY THIS YEAR. I WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU TO DO THE SAME.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Health Science
Bushwalking Leadership SA Qualified Guide
Paddle Australia Qualified Instructor
Cert III in Maritime Operations
Wilderness First Aid trained
The connection, craft and confidence to make you hike ready.
WE START AUGUST 2026
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"Elise is great, her lovely personality and passion for the outdoors shines through her teaching and the time we had together. 10/10 recommended to everyone."
-Michelle, google review 2023
What you’ll walk away with:
A planned and documented multi-day hike trip package including your route plan, risk assessment, packing list, meal plan, and trip intentions document for emergencies so that you can implement your hiking vision in real life straight away.
Access to a supportive group of likeminded women to stay connected with and to keep you accountable to your hiking goals.
A more self-assured mindset through the weekly learnings as well as the weekly guided journaling prompts to help you reflect on and shift any limiting beliefs and to help you embrace mindfulness on your hikes.
A hike planning package template that you can use again and again to reduce the decision fatigue out of your next hike and increase the likelihood of making hiking a regular part of your life.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Do I need to be fit & have any previous hiking experience?
We welcome beginner hikers, though it is highly recommended that you give yourself some day hike experience and fitness before undertaking a multiday hike. and we will guide you to plan a hike that’s appropriate for your level of experience. You are responsible for your safety outdoors.
Q: How will we communicate as a group?
Our calls, community, resources and messaging will all be done on our closed skool group; “The Outdoor Woman”. You will be invited to join the group and given access to the course after your application is received.
Q: How much access do I get to Elise to ask questions outside of the live calls?
The skool community will be monitored on weekdays, with one question per member permitted per day. If Elise is going to be offline, the group will be notified ahead of time, and a proxy moderator will be available to answer questions.
Q: What timezone are the live calls in?
The weekly live calls will be on Wednesday nights from 7:30pm-8:30pm ACST (GMT+9:30).
If you can’t make the call live, you will be able to access the recording. During the calls, we will have microphones and cameras on for connection, then your microphones and cameras will be off for improved concentration during the teaching component of the call.
Q: How much of a time commitment is needed?
The live calls are 1hour per week, and we recommend spending 2hrs per week reviewing the supporting materials and completing that week’s workbook ahead of the following week’s call.
Q: Is this therapy?
No. This course is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only.
The Details
Dates: 3rd August to 11th September 2026
Duration: 6 weeks
Group size: Maximum of 12, ensuring plenty of one-on-one support and a close-knit community feel.
Inclusions:
6 x weekly 1hr LIVE calls on Wednesday nights, 7:30pm - 8:30pm ACST so that it doesn’t interfere with your work days, weekends or mealtime.
6 x accompanying PDF workbooks to be completed after each call so that your hiking plans are easily documented.
Weekday messaging support via skool platform so that you can ask questions and seek feedback on your hiking plans.
Exclusive early access to future in-person enliven group experiences, both in Aus and overseas so that you can meet your fellow hike-ready women in person, knowing that you can trust them on the trail.
Access to The Outdoor Woman closed enliven community so you can feel supported in your hiking journey and even find members in your area to hike with.
Access to enliven discounts on hiking gear and meals so that you can save money on your hiking kit.
Location: Online, wherever you are.
Investment:
Future Programme Price: $997
Founding Cohort Price: Just $497
Save $500 by joining the inaugural round
Limited to just 12 women.
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