Blue Ridge Hiking Company

Aliza F

I had an amazing hike with Bev! Wonderful experience for a solo female traveler. Bev was so much fun, encouraging, and empowering. I’m recovering from a back injury, and she helped me a lot with a hiking pole lesson on the fly. She’s super knowledgeable about the area and gave me a lot of great tips for the rest of my trip. And she just so happens to be an amazing iPhone photographer - I’ve never been so surprisingly flattered by candid shots 😂. We did a half day hike, and I can’t wait to come back, drag some friends along, and try an overnight backpacking trip with her. Highly recommend.

Jesse Scott

My experience with Blue Ridge Hiking Company has been wonderful from the very beginning. They helped me select a trip that was the best fit for my skill level and needs. I ended up testing positive for Covid a few days before my trip was scheduled but they kindly rescheduled me with no questions asked. My trip included an overnight stay at the “Trail-er” bunkhouse. The bunkhouse is a cozy manufactured home that is conveniently nestled in the town of Hot Springs. It has everything a weary hiker would want or need. Comfortable bedding and furniture, a fully appointed kitchen and gorgeous, newly renovated bathrooms. Our Gear shakedown before leaving for our hike was fun and informative. It was like going on a shopping trip for food and equipment. The gear provided was top-of-the-line and worked flawlessly. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area we were hiking in and the wildlife surrounding us. We all felt completely confident with her at the helm, guiding us through the rugged terrain and even past black bears along the way! I came to Blue Ridge Hiking Company, hoping to answer these questions: Is backpacking some thing I’m interested in doing? What kind of equipment configuration would be best for me? What are the etiquette guidelines for making camp and sharing the wilderness with fellow hikers? Beginners and experienced hikers alike will benefit from one of their guided trips. All of my questions and many more were answered by our gracious guide and I now have a new passion for backpacking. I feel like my investment in this trip will pay dividends, as I am now better equipped to purchase the essentials for backpacking. Plus, I had an extraordinary, experience that I will never forget! Thank you Tamera and Blue Ridge Hiking Company!

Pamela McDonald

The best hike of my life was through this company. I had a private hike and it was awesome. My tour guide Bev was amazing. She was super fun and was very knowledgeable. I will definitely be back!

Manaan Alexander

We took a team trip to Asheville and went on a great half day hike with Mel and Lauren! They were organized, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We had a beautiful and refreshing day of hiking and saw some amazing waterfalls!