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Join a group of women who love to hike, enjoy training together and getting prepared for their next hiking adventure.





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IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS FOR HIKING.

Our 2-hour group Trek Training sessions are designed for everyday women who want to connect with like-minded women, have fun, get fit and learn more about hiking. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just beginning, our sessions are designed to accommodate all fitness levels and experience. If you can walk for 90 minutes at a moderate pace you are fit enough to join a Trek Training session.

You won’t get lost in a crowd of strangers.

Our welcoming community is at our heart and with an average of 10 women in our Trek Training sessions, your coach will always have time just for you.

We won’t underestimate your potential and dreams.

Our female coaches are experts in preparing women for hiking adventures and have coached many everyday women to go from the ‘sofa to the summit.'

We won’t throw you into the deep end.

You can start today with a 14-day BACK ON TRACK Introductory Membership or a single TASTER session. We’ll get to know you and your goals and find the right way forward just for you.


TREK TRAINING CLASSES

Two-hour, outdoor coach-led group fitness sessions in various bush, beach and urban locations.

Watch us Trek Training on ‘Sydney Weekender’.


DAY & OVERNIGHT HIKES

Fully guided single-day and weekend adventures. Stunning locations and varying levels of challenge.


MULTI-DAY TOURS

Ama Dablam NEPAL, 2024

A multi-day adventure to an amazing location with a team of like-minded women and the guidance of an experienced coach.


How Anna Became a Diamond?

“I took the real plunge seven months ago when I impulsively turned up to a Diamonds Trek Training session at 6.30 on a random Saturday morning in October.

I had no clue about hiking and absolutely no idea that less than a year later I’d find myself on an island I’d never heard of, sleeping in tents and trekking up mountains with 10 other women, many of them complete strangers and my Coach Jacq (pictured here).”

Read her full story HERE.

OUR COACHING TEAM

Co-Founder and Coach, Jo Vartanian

Co-Founder and Coach, Michele Michel

Coach Clare O-Brien

Coach Jacq Conway

Coach Kalina Christova

We are women, who love coaching everyday women to achieve their dreams of a healthy and fulfilling life. We want to help women to feel fit, capable, confident and safe in outdoor environments and to experience the thrill that comes from taking on a challenging outdoor adventure and succeeding.

Why join us?

We’re proud to be recently recognised as 'Champions' at the Outdoor Industry Summit 2024 by our peak body, Outdoors NSW & ACT. "We wanted to acknowledge the incredible things their organisations do each and every day."

THE “DIAMOND METHOD”

There are four pillars here at Diamonds to ensure that any woman can confidently experience the joy of outdoor hiking adventures.

  • ACCOUNTABILITY – Setting great goals sometimes isn’t enough and we need external accountability. Joining us at DITRA means you will lock in your exercise sessions knowing you have a dedicated coaching team invested in your progress. We will keep you motivated with fun sessions full of variety and challenge.

  • EXPERIENCE – ‘Train as you Play’ is a great motto and preparing for outdoor adventures requires training outdoors. With years of experience preparing women for hikes and treks, our Coaches are experts in selecting the best locations and programming sessions to build your fitness, skills, knowledge and confidence. DITRA does all the preparation for you.

  • CHALLENGE – At DITRA, we take seriously, the need to prepare you for the unpredictable nature of outdoor adventures. We want you to be mentally and physically strong, resilient and confident in tough situations. We will never ask you to do something you do not want to do but will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and try new things in a safe and supported way.

  • COMMUNITY – We care about each other and enjoy spending time together. Our session numbers are small (an average of 10 women) and we will get to know you. Your Coach has time for you to ask questions, discuss your progress or just have a friendly chat. We work as a team; building the strengths of every woman, sharing knowledge and experiences, and supporting one another to achieve personal and group goals.

LOCATION

Diamonds in the Rough Adventures is situated in the Sutherland Shire, Sydney. Our outdoor Trek Training spans national parks, bush reserves, beaches, and urban spots in the Sutherland Shire, Sydney's Inner West, and Lane Cove.

From local gems to world-class overseas wonders, our hiking tours promise an adventure at every step. Join us in exploring the extraordinary, both near and far.