Founder & Lead Editor
Alfredo Ramses

Founder and Lead Editor of The Hiking Tribe. I've spent over a decade researching hiking gear, trail conditions, and backcountry techniques—working with our network of field testers to find what actually performs on the trail. I don't just write about hiking; I obsess over the details so you can focus on the summit, not the gear. Every trail guide and product recommendation here has been vetted, tested, and debated before it earns a spot.
Trail notes by Alfredo
After 500 Miles I Know Which Pockets Work on Trail
Hydration Mistakes at High Altitude Most Hikers Make
After 2,000 Miles I Carry Exactly This Many Socks
3 Trekking Pole Sizing Mistakes That Frustrate Kids
Drone Use on Hiking Trails Rules Every Flyer Misses
Hiking With PTSD as a Veteran What Actually Helps
Best Hikes in the Dolomites Italy After 3 Trips
Trail Running for Hikers Without Wrecking Your Knees
How to Start Winter Camping as a Day Hiker
Why Most Hikers Waste Hours on Car Shuttles
After 3 Desert Thru Hikes Here’s My Cache Plan
After 30 Via Ferratas This Is What Beginners Miss

















