Mark started hiking with his dog as a way to maintain his recent weight loss and to escape from daily life. While solo hiking offered its benefits, he soon realised it could feel a bit too solitary at times, and unfortunately, his dog wasn’t much of a conversationalist! Wanting to connect with like-minded people, Mark turned to group hikes, which led him to OTBT.
He joined the Dwellingup Treetops Adventure Hike as a guest, and as Mark puts it, “little did I know that I was about to meet the most wonderful group of people—nearly the entire OTBT team—at that one event. The group was so welcoming, engaging, motivating, and friendly, it immediately felt like home.” After that first hike, Mark was hooked on group hiking and soon became a Support Guide for OTBT.
Mark loves being on the track, as it gives him a powerful sense of freedom. Beyond the health benefits, he treasures the incredible experiences and meaningful connections that come with it. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll be lucky enough to meet him on the trail!