Working with me at Trail Hiking Australia
From time to time, I work with organisations and brands that genuinely align with the values behind Trail Hiking Australia.
This site was built as a personal project and remains something I manage directly. If I choose to collaborate, it’s because there is a clear alignment around safety, responsible recreation and respect for public land.
The goal is not volume. It’s fit.
What matters to me
Any collaboration must align with the core principles behind this site:
- Editorial independence
- Safety-first messaging
- Honest, experience-based information
- Respect for public land and shared outdoor spaces
I won’t publish content that compromises credibility or puts promotion ahead of preparedness.
The kinds of collaborations I may consider
Depending on alignment, this might include:
- Supporting safety or preparedness initiatives
- Resource sponsorship
- Long-term partnerships with values-aligned brands
- Field testing and experience-based gear reviews
- Educational or destination-based collaborations
- Speaking or community engagement opportunities
Not every opportunity is accepted. Many are declined.
Maintaining trust is more important than expanding commercial relationships.
Hosted experience and destination features
One of the most natural forms of collaboration is a hosted stay or guided experience. Where there is genuine alignment, I may accept an invitation to visit, explore and write about a destination or experience firsthand.
This is not a transactional arrangement. What results is an independently written, longform narrative feature — honest, personal and editorially driven — published on Trail Hiking Australia and shared across social media channels and the monthly newsletter.
Past features have included destination narratives, hosted wilderness experiences and longform photo essays published across the website, newsletter and social channels.
Hosted experiences are always disclosed. The writing remains my own.
What I don’t do
To be clear, I do not:
- Sell editorial influence
- Publish undisclosed sponsored content
- Accept pay-to-play articles or advertorials
- Prioritise promotion over safety
- Enter partnerships that conflict with community trust
These boundaries are non-negotiable.
For more detail on how the site is supported and how independence is maintained, see the Funding and Independence page.
About the community
Trail Hiking Australia has grown into a large and highly engaged Australian community of people actively planning real-world outdoor experiences.
The audience includes:
- Bushwalkers and hikers
- Multi-day trekkers
- Trail runners
- Outdoor enthusiasts seeking practical, safety-focused information
Most people here value preparation, credible advice and responsible participation in the outdoors.
Community reach
If collaboration is appropriate, it may extend across:
- Threads
- X
- Monthly email newsletter
- Hiking groups and community events
Current reach and audience figures are included in the Trail Hiking Australia Media Kit, available to download below
Download Media Kit 2026 (PDF) →
Get in touch
If you believe your organisation aligns with the purpose and values behind Trail Hiking Australia, feel free to get in touch and outline what you have in mind.
Darren Edwards
Founder and developer of Trail Hiking Australia
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