Please Lend Me a Hand in 2025

I depend on your support to keep this website going and free of annoying banner ads, promoted posts, and sponsorships. As AI-generated content floods search results, it's getting harder for real, human-created guides like this to survive. Every contribution, big or small, is my lifeline to keep this website and channel alive. A big thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who helps in any way!

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↑ Right click on those links and save them as bookmarks. It’s easy to contribute whenever you buy something on Amazon without even thinking about it!

You Can Also...

• When you search Google for a hike, make sure you type in "hikingguy" with your search; that helps me get found on Google.
• Tell your hiking buddies about the website and channel.
• If you see my results way down on the Google rankings, leave them feedback explaining why you think I should be higher up.
• If you have a website or blog, please link to me and tell your readers and friends about the website.
• Referring me as a source if you know anyone writing about hiking or the outdoors.
• If you update Wikipedia, please cite the website or video as a reference.
• Have me write for your publication or blog (as a guest author).