My story.

Hi, I’m Simon.

In 2024, after turning 45, I stepped away from a career in management consulting to build a life with more space for family, health and fitness, and meaningful challenges. Time outdoors quickly became central to that shift.

Since then, I’ve completed several multi-day hikes, including the Camino de Santiago, Kilimanjaro, and the 13 Peaks Challenge in Cape Town. The mix of challenge and discovery keeps drawing me back. Every hike teaches me something new, often in ways I didn’t expect.

I tend to spend months researching before I set foot on trail. This site is my way of turning that preparation into something useful – sharing the practical information I wish I’d had, along with stories and photos from my hikes.

Each hike on this site includes a difficulty rating based on a simple system, which you can read about here.

If you’re curious about any of the routes or planning one yourself, feel free to get in touch.

See you on the trail.

Simon sitting next to a bronze statue on the Camino de Santiago — Camino de Santiago

Simon standing in front of the glacier at the summit of Kilimanjaro — Kilimanjaro

Simon at Judas Peak on Table Mountain — 13 Peaks Challenge in Cape Town