Drop Your Thoughts: Would You Join the Ultimate Hiking Hub?

So, here's a thought......

Since I started hiking, all I care about from one Monday to the next is, “What group hike can I shamelessly gatecrash this weekend?” It’s like a mental countdown clock ticking louder with every passing hour until I’ve secured my weekend hikes. And yes, I do technically work during the week—but that’s just the filler between my true calling...obsessively plotting my next hike.....oh.....and for money for petrol....for all my hikes....

Unfortunately, I’m not quite living the multi-day hiking dream yet, where weekend group hikes are just prep sessions for epic treks. Nope, I’m still over here, scrolling through social media like a lost puppy, searching for any sign of group hikes for the less fortunate among us. And honestly, they don't come easy.

The more I talk to fellow hikers, the more I realize I’m not alone in my desperate hunt for weekend group hikes. The key difference? They don’t live in my head. If there’s no group hike, they shrug it off and move on. Me? Oh, I spiral into a mental frenzy. Honestly, you have no idea what it’s like in here—it’s pure chaos.

And sure, some people are lucky enough to have a trusty hiking buddy on speed dial, ready to be dragged along if no group hikes are available. Not all of us are that blessed, though.

So, here’s the thought I had… What if there was a platform  (no, not that kind of platform, get your mind out of the gutter, people), where anyone—from any hiking group—could post about upcoming hikes or share info on different hiking trails?

Think of it as a giant WhatsApp group, or maybe a website-ish thing (but more interactive) with sections for different topics. And, most importantly, a dedicated space just for upcoming hikes, safely tucked away from all the random chatter.

Because for those of us with ADD—yes, me—we need a clear path (pun intended) through the chaos. Keep the hiking plans in one corner, and leave the banter for those who can keep up.

Sometimes you just need to know where the good hikes are when the weekend rolls around without scrolling through endless posts on social media to figure that out.

Wouldn't you like a go-to spot where you can quickly hop on and ask, “What’s happening this weekend?” Or, better yet, steal inspiration from someone else’s incredible hike last Saturday.

Oh, and another thing... heading to Cape Town next month? No need to waste time Googling hikes in the area. Just ask, and you'll get answers faster than you can say 'summit'!"

It’s a dream... but a totally doable one. Let me know if you’re interested! I’ll jump on this idea as fast as I plan my next hike—so, basically, instantly and with alarming enthusiasm.