{"id":935,"date":"2025-08-12T21:13:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T19:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikebuddy.eu\/?page_id=935"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:26:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:26:37","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hikebuddy.eu\/sl\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"935\" class=\"elementor elementor-935\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2bae6e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d2bae6e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f231f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d1f231f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1>About HikeBuddy<\/h1>\n<p>About HikeBuddy: it is an online platform that makes it easy to connect with other hikers nearby and across Europe. It was created for people who love hiking and want to share their adventures. On HikeBuddy, you can join hikes, create events, and meet people who enjoy the outdoors just as much as you do.<\/p>\n\n<h2>About Our Story<\/h2>\n<p>The idea for HikeBuddy started with a simple thought: hiking is better together. Many hikers enjoy the company of others but find it difficult to meet new hiking partners. Therefore, our platform helps bridge that gap, giving you a safe and simple way to connect with like-minded people.<\/p>\n\n<h2>About What You Can Do<\/h2>\n<ul>\n  <li>Create a profile and share a short introduction about yourself.<\/li>\n  <li>Post hiking events with details such as date, location, and difficulty level.<\/li>\n  <li>Search for hikes near you and join events posted by others.<\/li>\n  <li>Use built-in contact forms to communicate with organisers or participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Safety and Trust<\/h2>\n<p>Every event is reviewed before being published to check if it follows our community rules. However, all content is added by users, and we do not guarantee its accuracy or safety. Because of this, we recommend meeting in public first, confirming trail conditions, and making sure the hike matches your skills. You can learn more by visiting our <a href=\"\/sl\/difficulty-system\/\">difficulty rating guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>About Responsible Hiking<\/h2>\n<p>We encourage everyone to hike responsibly. Always plan your route, check the weather, and bring the right equipment. In addition, please respect nature and follow local guidelines. For extra tips, you can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.com\/help\/hiking-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Komoot hiking scale<\/a> for detailed difficulty levels.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Join the Community<\/h2>\n<p>Joining HikeBuddy is quick and free. Once registered, you can post hikes, find partners nearby, and share your experiences. Many members have made lasting hiking friendships through our platform. <a href=\"\/sl\/sign-in\/\">Create your account today<\/a> and start your next adventure with us.<\/p>\n\n<figure>\n  <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hikebuddy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hikebuddy.eu-logo.png\" alt=\"About HikeBuddy hiking community\" width=\"800\" height=\"334\">\n  <figcaption>HikeBuddy \u2013 connecting hikers for shared outdoor adventures.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About HikeBuddy About HikeBuddy: it is an online platform that makes it easy to connect with other hikers nearby and across Europe. It was created for people who love hiking and want to share their adventures. 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