The view is better when you share it.
When you look back on your best days outdoors, what do you remember?
You remember the quiet sound of boots on gravel.
You remember the conversation that flowed easier than it does at home.
But you also remember the shared struggle.
You remember looking at the person beside you at the summit, tired and smiling, knowing you trained for this and got there together.
At Five Miles Further, we believe that the best miles are shared miles.
A partner doesn't just make the journey more memorableβthey make the preparation possible. They are the reason you get out of bed on a cold morning to train. They are the reason you push for that extra rep. They turn a "workout" into a shared mission.
This January, don't just set a solo goal. Build a team.
INTRODUCING THE PARTNER PASS
We are currently enrolling for the online January Founder's Cohort.
To ensure you stick to your goals and enjoy the process, we are including a second membership on the house.
THE SIMPLE MATH
- 1. START: You join the January Cohort for $69.
- 2. RECEIVE: You receive a 100% OFF Access Code and the digital "Backcountry Permit."
- 3. INVITE: You gift the permit to a partner. They join Five Miles Further FREE.
Two spots. One price. A month of shared adventure.
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE COHORT?
It is not a guided trip. It is the training camp for your trips.
100% Online
You can train from your living room, your local gym, or your backyard. We provide the plan; you do the work on your schedule.
Fitness + Strategy
Our trainers deliver the workouts (live online video sessions).
Our guides deliver the skills (Trip Planning / Risk Management). You become a self-sufficient hiker.
Give the Gift of Potential
The holidays are usually filled with "stuff." This year, give them a Challenge wrapped in an Invitation.
When you sign up, you will receive a digital Backcountry Permit.
Print it out. Put it in an envelope. Place it under the tree.
Goals + Memories
Real Accountability
Resolutions fail when we do them alone. When you have a partner, you show up. You don't just train for yourself; you train for the team.
Deeper Connection
Swap the dinner-table small talk for trail-side strategy. Learning a new skill together creates a bond that 'date night' just can't match.
Legitimate Skills
This isn't just a social club. It is professional Fitness Programming and Outdoor Strategy. You will both finish January stronger and smarter.
The Lodge will open soon.
Before you commit, feel free to peek in and see what we're building.
Preview the Online Community βThe Details.
No confusing tiers. One simple way to start.
π No-Risk Guarantee: If you don't love the first week of January, we refund you.
Join the people going further.
"I had a wonderful experience in the outdoors. Such a wonderful community!! I canβt wait for the next adventure in nature!"
"It made a big difference. Their guidance and training were invaluable. I highly recommend the programs and advice."
YOUR ASCENT STARTS JANUARY 1ST.
Secure your spot, print your permit, and start planning your first adventure.
Who Is Leading You?
Real experience. Professional credentials.
Gigi Corkett
- Movement Specialist & Coach
- Community Builder
- Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM)
I bridge the gap between "I used to be fit" and "I can do this." With over twenty years of experience, Iβve moved from rehabilitating stroke and spinal cord patients to empowering middle-aged professionals. My focus is simple: building the strength, endurance, and mobility you need to enjoy the backcountry without fear of injury.
Lee Corkett
- College Professor & Instructional Designer
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
- AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (Candidate)
- Photographer & Communications Designer
I am a Sociocultural Anthropologist and Instructional Designer who believes the best classroom has no walls. I specialize in translating complex systems into clear, actionable skills. I've lived and worked in four countries and am a college-level professor in California. My job is to handle the logistics, safety, and education so you can focus on the experience.