Five Miles Further

Five Miles Further brings together growth-minded hikers and backcountry enthusiasts to build the fitness and skills necessary to move confidently through wilderness. We replace anxiety with competence. Whether you're returning to the outdoors after years away, strong in a gym but new to backpacking, or ready to explore deep backcountry—we provide the community, training, and expert guidance to get you there safely and independently. What we offer: ~ Local day hikes (free introductory hikes monthly) ~ Multi-day guided expeditions in the Sierras and National Parks (3-5 day trips) ~ Online training & group fitness (live-stream workouts, wilderness education, community membership) ~ Integrated approach: Skills and fitness taught together, because they're inseparable Lee — Co-Founder, Guide & Program Director Lee is a Wilderness First Responder and certified single-pitch climbing instructor with deep expertise in backcountry logistics, route planning, and risk management. He handles expedition programming, permits, logistics, and serves as the primary guide for all multi-day trips. His approach is methodical and thorough—he plans every detail so you can focus entirely on the experience and learning. Lee's background ensures every expedition is safe, well-organized, and teaches real skills. Gigi — Fitness & Community Director Gigi brings 25+ years of clinical and fitness experience. She designs and leads Five Miles Further's virtual group fitness programming, teaching the integrated strength and conditioning work that prepares your body for backcountry travel. Her expertise spans low-impact strength training, mobility work, and working with clients across all ability levels and age groups. She's skilled at modifying workouts for existing injuries or mobility limitations—meaning no one gets left behind. Beyond FMF, Gigi also runs ReadyRenewYou, a personal training practice specializing in strength, mobility, and nutrition coaching for female professionals. This background directly informs how we approach fitness at Five Miles Further. Credentials: B.S. Physical Education (UCSB), NASM Certified Personal Trainer, WFR training

Lee's expertise in expedition logistics and technical skills, paired with Gigi's programming for inclusive fitness, means you get: ~ Safe expeditions managed by someone with years of backcountry and climbing experience ~ Accessible training designed for real bodies—not Instagram bodies ~ Real community built by people who genuinely care about the journey, not just the summit ~ Both modalities: Whether you need weekend day hikes, multi-day trips, or online fitness training, we meet you where you are

Since 2022, Five Miles Further has actively referred clients across all TEAM Referral Network industries—financial, chiropractic, legal, photography, plumbing—and personally uses its professionals. We create social media content for our chapter and make thoughtful connections between our clients and other members. We're committed to the referral networking ecosystem because we believe strong referral networks work when everyone contributes. We're looking to deepen connections with therapists, business coaches, life coaches, and others in the wellness space.