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
Garibaldi Advanced Planning: A Multi-Day Trip Guide
Trail Guide: Indigenous History in National Parks
The Hiker’s Code: Hut Etiquette from Alps to Japan
Vet Your Guide: A Step-by-Step Verification Process
Trek Budgeting: A Data-Backed Guide [+ Free Template]
The Global Framework for National Park Bookings
The Data-Driven Hiker: Decoding Trail Comparison Tables
Hut-to-Hut Switzerland: A Complete Field Guide
The Definitive Guide: Hiking Europe’s Parks Car-Free
The Science of Altitude Sickness: A Hiker’s Field Guide
Hiking With Your Dog: A System for Gear, Safety & Rules
Epic Trekking in Europe: Best Multi-Day Itineraries

















