The High Five Tribe

16/01/2023

To our HFT family, those who have gone on our trips and those who have cheered us on from the sidelines,

Scott and I have decided it's time for us to wind down HFT and focus on another adventure: being parents to the little people who have joined our lives over the past two years. It is so bittersweet to be hanging up our HFT backpacks. We are still blown away at everything HFT has become over these past six years. This all started as a "why not", and my goodness, you all have given us way more than we could have ever given you. You have changed our lives and we will never forget you or the memories and lessons we learned. There aren't really any other words to say other than a sincere THANK YOU and we hope you continue to hike your own hike and maybe even see you on the trail in the future with our little people and their little backpacks.

If the trail is calling to you this year, there is some good news we can share! Our incredible Lead backpacking guide, Erin, will be moving on from HFT and offering some trips! If you’re interested, email her at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram: . She’ll be releasing dates (and the website) soon!

All the high fives,
Laura & Scott

22/09/2022

We have a last minute SPOT OPEN for our Ladies Only Trek next month! Join some incredible women in the woods! Gear, food, expertise, and laughs are included!

LADY TRIBE TRIP - 3 DAY WOMEN ONLY BACKPACKING TRIP: Hike along the majestic Manistee River in northern Michigan with your lady tribe. Pick wild onions and put them on our backcountry pizzas. We provide the gear, food and all the backpacking lessons you'll need to feel confident and self-reliant.

21/03/2022

We still have spots available to visit this magical and wild place!

The least visited park in the lower 48 has no roads, no cars, and empty hiking trails, and it’s home to moose, wolves, part of Lake Superior, and beautiful forests. It’s the 29th stop on our 62 Parks Traveler’s quest to visit every park in the U.S.

14/03/2022

Almost officially spring!! Did you know we still have a few spots left for our TWO May weekend backpacking trips?!? Join us on the trail before these spots are gone!

21/02/2022

Anyone else as antsy as we are to get out on the trail?!?

We've added TWO new 3-day weekend backpacking trips to our schedule. Head to our website now and snag your spot before they are sold out!

Join The High Five Tribe for guided backpacking trips in northern Michigan. Learn all you need to know about backpacking. Gear, food and knowledge included.

14/12/2021

2022 here we come! TRIPS ARE LIVE! Join us on the trail this year and let the adventures begin!
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Join The High Five Tribe for guided backpacking trips in northern Michigan. Learn all you need to know about backpacking. Gear, food and knowledge included.

11/08/2021

Welcome to the newest members of the HFT family!! This crew took on the trail like champs! They enjoyed delicious food, great company, and all the weather options while hiking the North Country Trail in Northern Michigan. 🌝🌧🏕🌲We are so lucky to have led them on this adventure and can’t wait to hear the next adventures they conquer!🏆♥️🙌👏✋😘

16/06/2021

Is a thing? 🤷🏽‍♀️If not it should be! 😁We’re celebrating these incredible women who spent their weekend with us backpacking in the beautiful (and hot) Northern Michigan forest.

We had a blast and were once again reminded how lucky we are to do what we do and how impactful some time away from daily life can be! Thank you ladies!!♥️♥️🌞🌲🌿🐾🏕

19/05/2021

The 2021 HFT hiking season has begun! Last weekend was full of nature, learning, new friends, awesome snacks and good laughs! Welcome to the newest members of the HFT family!🌲🌿🌼🍃🏕🐿

23/02/2021

Come hike with us! It’s good for your brain!

While it may seem obvious that a good hike through a forest or up a mountain can cleanse your mind, body, and soul, science is now discovering that hiking can actually change your brain… for the better! Hiking in Nature Can Stop Negative, Obsessive Thoughts Aside from the almost instant feeling of...

31/01/2021

“That despite your age or how busy you think you are, introducing yourself to a new skill is one of the most life-enhancing things you can do.”

We couldn’t agree more! Let us guide you through a new skill - backpacking!

Our trips are live and filling up quick! Head to our website to snag your spot and maybe even an early bird special!

A journalist’s efforts at reinvention reveal a surprising truth: developing new abilities is one of the most life-enhancing things we can do