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
Best Sterling Forest Trail for Your Hiking Level
9 Hiking Trails Near Lake George Sorted by Effort
Cold Spring NY Hiking With Breakneck Still Closed
Giuffrida Park Has 3 Trails — Here’s Which to Hike
Places to Hike Long Island From Beach Dunes to Bluffs
Fahnestock State Park Is the Quiet Twin of Breakneck
5 Lemon Squeeze Mistakes That End Hikes at Mohonk
Sam’s Point Hiking Guide — Trails, Caves, Parking
Zero-Drop Trail Shoes Explained for Runners
Best Trail Runners for Thru-Hiking That Go the Distance
Trail Runners vs Hiking Boots What Pack Weight Decides
Speed Hiking Shoes vs Trail Runners What Changes

















