Optiventure Guides

We’re here to keep your health and performance dialled in - so nothing slows you down on the path you’ve chosen. Thrive on and off trail and reach your personal summits with Optiventure.

The Ultimate Guide to Nutrition & Performance on Trail...

A trail-smart breakdown of everything your body needs to thrive outdoors.

Created by experienced trail nutritionist Jess Barlow, this comprehensive guide covers the big six: diet & nutrition, hydration, supplementation, sleep, hygiene, and mindset.

Whether you’re prepping for a thru-hike or dialling in your first section hike fuel, it’s a practical, trail-tested resource for keeping your body strong, steady and performing at your best.

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What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Hiking

15,000km of trail wisdom in one no-fluff guide.

Cam Bostock shares the lessons he wishes he knew before stepping onto his first thru-hike.

From essential gear simplification to smarter water strategy and recovery hacks, this is a real-world, boots-on-trail guide to hiking better - built for anyone who’s serious about enjoying the trail and staying out longer.

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The Hikers Guide to Strength Training

Get fit, strong, and injury-free with a proven 12-week plan.

Created with Rowan Smith from Summit Strength, this guide is your no-nonsense roadmap to building the physical foundation for great adventures.

It includes a full Couch to Summit training program, plus DIY workout templates tailored for hikers. No fluff, no guesswork - just trail-ready fitness done right.

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The Adventure Doesn’t Start at the Summit.

It starts with how you show up every single day. Take care of your body, optimise your health and keep your foundations strong. Because your next adventure is calling, and your next summit is just around the corner.