Watercolor world map showing where hikers are from
— on the waitlist
— countries

The Hikers

Here we imagine all the people using The Hikers, in whatever gear they were wearing on the day of the photo. Of course, this particular part is an opt-in, as profiles are private first.

The mission is to create an authentic internet platform that can stand the test of times (avoid enshittification), and be used by generations. Where you are recognized not just as mere user, but a member.

Caspar, hiker character illustration Hiker character illustration, brown anorak and fishing rod Hiker character illustration, full pack and trekking poles Hiker character illustration, black puffer jacket and large backpack Hiker character illustration, yellow rain jacket and map

The Team

The people building The Hikers.

Caspar

Caspar

Founder Copenhagen, Denmark

18 years as a generalist in internet infrastructure: direct customer support, designing webshops, building control panels. Small-medium business, every hat.

Self-described offline hiking, distances, and remote places enthusiast. Went on his first hike in 2013 and discovered something in "type 2 fun", that would come to define his adult personality. Likes hiking with friends best. It's like playing a co-op game, but with something tangible on the line. The idea for The Hikers came on hundreds of hour-long walks with his sleeping son in the stroller.

Fox illustration, placeholder for a future team member

You?

Open

As the platform moves from alpha toward beta and a first release, it will need more people. An art director to further shape the visual world. A developer who loves Svelte and SvelteKit. And someone who lives and breathes databases. This platform will be data-heavy as it grows. If any of that sounds like you, get in touch, even now.