The skills every modern hiker should know.
Hiking Foundations is a comprehensive online and in-person course designed for aspiring and developing hikers who want to build real competence in the wilderness. Built around a structured progression of practical hiking skills, this course provides a complete system for safe and comfortable hiking.
Do you desire to:
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Explore beyond crowded, trails?
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Access more remote, meaningful wilderness experiences without fear or uncertainty?
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Feel capable and self-sufficient outdoors?
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Hike with friends or family confidently?
If yes, this hiking course will allow you to:
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Build Confidence on Trail: You will learn how to plan, navigate, and make smart decisions so they can hike without uncertainty or fear of getting lost.
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Hike in Comfort: You will understand gear, clothing, and nutrition strategies to prevent fatigue, discomfort, and preventable injuries.
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Access More Inspiring Places: You will gain the skills to reach deeper, less crowded, and more rewarding areas of the wilderness safely.
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Develop Practical Outdoor Skills: You will learn essential skills like water management, first aid, Leave No Trace ethics, and reading terrain, enabling safe and enjoyable adventures.
30+ Engaging Videos
Go at your pace! We have 31 videos, with each one jam packed with comprehensive tips, tricks, and insight to to turn every hike into a safe, comfortable, and rewarding adventure.
Guided Hike Included
Apply the skills learned in the online portion on a guided hike in Mount Rainier National Park or the North Cascades with certified wilderness guides.
Community Access
Upon completion of the course, you will receive free access to the Koascape Community, where you can connect with other passionate outdoor enthusiasts, plan hikes, and continue your learning.
Meet Your Guide: Koa Mack
From the majestic volcanoes of Oregon, to the jagged peaks of the North Cascades, to the untouched wilderness of Alaska, Koa has spent countless hours hiking in the Pacific Northwest backcountry. Koa is equipped with deep, practical knowledge for safe and confident backcountry travel and holds a Wilderness First Responder Certification.
Koa started Koascape with the goal of helping others realize the incredible potential outdoor recreation holds for adventure, exercise, and inspiration. By helping others discover the wonders of the natural world and benefits of outdoor recreation, Koascape hopes to grow a community of environmental stewards that advocate and inspire others to protect these wild spaces.
Launching
June 1, 2026
$200
Preorder Price: $149.99
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Best Value
Online Course + Field Day
199
Learn skills online, apply them on trail, and unlock bigger adventures this summer.
Valid until canceled
Online Course
Guided Field Day Hike
Access to the Koascape Community
Online Course Only
99
Learn the skills, skip the field day, hike your way.
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Online Course
Access to the Koascape Community
Access the Pacific Northwest's wilderness with confidence!
Use code HIKE25 at checkout for 25% off.