Upcoming: 8 July 2026, 7.30PM
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HikeForFan Community Monthly Meetup
July's Featured Contributors
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July's Featured Contributors ⁕
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Kharshan
Sharing on What trail ultrarunning taught me about the mountains
“Drawing from ultrarunning and mountain experiences, I'll share practical lessons on physical preparedness, mental resilience and respecting the mountains, helping you prepare for a safer and more rewarding adventure”
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Adriana
Sharing on What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Scuba Diving
“Debunking myths, sharing hard-learned lessons, and passing on fun tips from divers I’ve met, so that you can dive with a lot more confidence than I did. 😝”
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Izwan
Sharing on My tiktok taiwan adventure
“This hike was a roller coaster of an adventure, summiting two peaks in a spend of few hours and ending up getting lost at the end of the trail.”
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Nina
Sharing on Beyond the summit: “finding comfort in being uncomfortable”
“I realised hiking isn’t just about reaching the top. I’ll share the little things people don’t always see — from loving bad weather and trail snacks to finding joy beyond my comfort zone on Mt.Agung.”
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Wen Bin
Sharing on Exploring Indonesia’s mountain with their local tour operators
“If you have ever wondered what its like to travel with local open groups in indonesia, ill be sharing my experience hiking gunung sumbing from start to finish!”
^ Session topic & Contributor's profiles will be featured on both our website & our Instagram page progressively after confirmation.
About
Hiking can often feel intimidating to start…with questions around preparation, experience, knowing where to begin, and sometimes endless google searches or youtube videos may be tiring to skim through.
HikeForFan Community Meetups is designed to remove that barrier with first-hand experience by your local community member.
Each session brings together individuals from the HikeForFan community to share their personal hiking experiences & lessons learnt in an open and approachable setting. Through these sessions, attendees gain practical insights, honest perspectives, and a clearer understanding of what to expect on their own journeys.
This is not a formal class or technical workshop.
It is a space for people to learn from one another.
What to Expect
Each meetup features five community sharers, each presenting a personal hiking or travel experience. Each sharing is followed by a short Q&A, allowing attendees to engage, ask questions, and gain deeper clarity. The session concludes with time to connect and mingle, encouraging conversations within the community.
Upcoming Meet-Up Details
8th July, Wednesday
7:30PM – 10:30PM
Address: Kallang area (indoor space)
Capacity: 16 pax
Format: In-person session
Registration is compulsory & FREE of charge. Email confirmation will be sent within 1 working day.
This initiative is built by the community, for the community.
Session Flow
7:30PM: Arrival & Introduction
7:45PM: Sharing Segment #1
8:10PM: Sharing Segment #2
8:35PM: Sharing Segment #3
9:00PM: 10-mins Intermission
9:10PM: Sharing Segment #4
9:35PM: Sharing Segment #5
10:00PM: Open Sharing / Q&A / Community Chat
10:30PM: Closing & Network
Play a part in the community
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Communal Roles
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Community Meetups is open to anyone with an interest in hiking/travel/adventure.
Whether you are:
exploring your first hike
planning a trip
or simply looking to learn from others
You are welcome to join.
There are many opportunities to also interact and ask questions to the contributors to find out more about the related topic/hike, with first-hand experience.
No prior experience is required.
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We invite members of the community to contribute by sharing their hiking/travel experiences.
If you’d like to contribute for this month’s session, select “I would like to apply as a Contributor (Sharer)” on the RSVP form.
Each session will feature five selected sharers.
Sharing Format
15-minute presentation
followed by 5-minute Q&A
Presentation Guidelines
Maximum of 10 slides (e.g via google slides or keynote)
Visual-based (photos only)
Slides may contain single or multiple images
Submission Requirements
Slides must be submitted at least 2 working days prior to the session
All submissions are subject to review and curation
If there are more applicants than available slots, priority will be given for future upcoming sessions.
Been somewhere recently? Tried something new?
Share it with the HikeForFan community with just 10 simple slides! Drop me a DM if you’re keen!
We’re looking for individuals who are open to sharing their experiences! The journey, the lessons, the unexpected moments. If you’ve traveled to cool places, hiked a mountain, planned a trip, or gone somewhere unfamiliar, there’s something in your experience that could help someone else take their first step.
Be part of a growing ecosystem, built by the community, for the community.
Previous Months' Featured Contributors
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Previous Months' Featured Contributors ⁕
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Alexis Liu
Sharing on 5 Days, 1 Dangerous Ridge, and 8 Peaks in the Japan Northern Alps
“Life on the trails, hut culture, and everything you need to plan your own adventure in the Japan Northern Alps.”
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Hirfan Romzi
Sharing on To Backpack as a 17 Year Old Again
“I will share my realisation on how most of us have transformed more into tourists rather than actual explorers.”
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Jo Teo
Sharing on Hiking Indonesia’s Volcanoes
“Join me as I share tales from my volcano hikes across Indonesia, personal tips for safe ascents and descents, and recommended mountains for your first adventure and beyond.”
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Ignatius Ho
Sharing on Food Choices and Calories!
“There's sadly no hawker stalls awaiting you during lunch and dinner during a hike! ill be sharing how i packed the right kind and amount of food for my 5 day hike through a New Zealand backcountry tramp!”
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Rae Yong
Sharing on My Adventure up the Tallest Peak in Johor
“You won’t believe how my summit ended! Join me as I share how my first hike went as a rookie”
