Find Your Best Self Outside.
Leave the crowded trailheads behind.
Imagine waking up to the stillness of an alpine lake, miles away from the nearest road. You're breathing clean air, moving confidently over granite ridges, and sharing a campfire with people who value the journey just as much as the summit.
That level of freedom doesn't happen by accident. It requires preparation. Five Miles Further guides you on incredible backcountry expeditions, and we provide the exact community, fitness, and skills you need to truly enjoy them.
Discover Your Backyard
You don't need a week off to find your footing. Join us at a local trailhead for a free day hike. We share some miles, dial in our packs, and laugh over snacks at the summit. It’s where strangers become trail partners, and where the transition from gym-fitness to trail-fitness begins.
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Deep Wilderness. Zero Noise.
The trail fades. The cell signal was gone days ago. You’re standing on a granite ridge looking down at an alpine lake you walked three days to see. This is what the work is for. Join our multi-day, guided expeditions in the National Parks. We handle the complex logistics, permits, and planning so you can focus entirely on the freedom of the experience.
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Build The Foundation
Confidence on the mountain is built in the living room. Join our online community to access weekly live-stream workouts, wilderness education, and a team that holds you accountable.
Not ready to commit? We open our virtual doors for free public drop-in sessions. Test the waters, meet the coaches, and start building your trail strength today.
What Our Community Is Saying
"What a wonderful trip this was! Our guide, Lee, was so knowledgeable and helped us find the perfect backpacking trail. We went over 4th of July weekend and didn't see a single person on the trail."
– Chris S., Google Review
"Lee and Gigi were the best! They really helped the group power through the tougher parts of the hike while still being in the moment. I also really liked the dynamic stretching and explaining why we move the way we do."
– Karina R., Google ReviewUpcoming Highlights
Ladyface Mountain | 9:00AM Meet
We'll be leading this hike up Ladyface Mountain as a collaborative event with the Ladyf...
Vasquez Rocks | 8:00AM Meet
This will be a moderate difficulty loop at Vasquez Rocks. Sights include Hilltops, Ridg...
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From The Trail (Stories)
Rice, the Currency of Love
My father was a poor immigrant from the Philippines, the youngest of five children raised by a single mother. As a child, he sold eggs...
Habits & Resilience
I arrive in the Sequoias alone at dusk, 200 hundred miles from my family, the night of the wolf moon.
Comfort Is Your Enemy
The first (and arguably) most important lesson you would have learned, had you been in the Moorpark Community College photography program, was announced by a...
Stop Buying Solutions.
Start Understanding Problems.
Overlooking the route. Moments later, we sheltered from an electrical storm.
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