Hikers on a Tasmanian summit

    Kickstart your trail confidence

    Three short videos and two planning guides. The same framework I use to organise Tasmania's toughest multi-day hikes, so you start your next one knowing what you're doing and why.

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    Done a few overnighters, but unsure about longer walks?

    Three short videos give you a plan you can follow, step by step.

    • You're not sure your gear setup is reliable.
    • You don't know what to pack and what to leave behind.
    • You want to feel confident, not anxious, before you head out.

    What's inside

    27 minutes of video in total, with lifetime access.

    1. Video 1

      Mindset and training

      The Confidence Equation. What builds real trail confidence and how to develop it step by step.

    2. Video 2

      Gear and route

      The Core-Plus Method. Pack only what matters and choose routes that match what you can do.

    3. Video 3

      Food, logistics and safety

      The TRAILS Framework in action. Food planning, logistics and emergency preparation.

    Trail Confidence Kickstart Checklist cover
    The Kickstart Checklist, with exercises for all three videos.
    Checklist page for video 1, the Confidence Equation
    Video 1: preparation, experience and recovery exercises.
    Checklist page for video 3, the TRAILS Framework
    Video 3: the TRAILS planning system.
    Mowser on a South Coast Track beach

    Built on 35 years of walking, not theory

    • Tested in hard conditions

      From the Overland Track, which I guided for years, to remote coastal routes.

    • Plain advice

      Short videos with no padding. What to do, and why.

    • Reliability first

      Confidence from good preparation, not luck or expensive gear.

    "Mowser is knowledgeable, reliable and sober - like the leader one would want on a hard, confronting trek in the Tasmanian wilds."

    Peter C., hiking for nearly 50 years

    "Pragmatic bushwalking and gear advice that strikes a great balance between ultralight and comfort bushwalking."

    Adrian, on my gear advice

    "I completed the Overland Track hike on Friday afternoon and it was you and your channel's content that helped me prepare."

    Ro, on the Overland Track guide

    Everything in the Kickstart

    • Three training videos27 minutes
    • Trail Confidence Kickstart ChecklistPDF
    • TRAILS Connector GuidePDF
    • Lifetime accessWatch any time

    $97AUD

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    30-day guarantee

    If you don't feel more confident planning your next hike after finishing the Kickstart, email me within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.

    Questions

    How long does it take to complete?

    About 27 minutes of video, plus some self-checks using the checklist and guide.

    Is this for beginners?

    It suits hikers who have done one or two overnight walks and want to plan longer trips with confidence.

    Do I need special gear to get started?

    No. You can apply everything using your current setup.