The Path Here
The story behind TrekMeetHi, I’m Manish.
By day, I work in software, but I have always admired the healing power of nature and the outdoors. I believe that a quiet walk is the best way to reset a busy mind.
For the past six years, I have had the privilege of founding and running OZ Outdoors, a community that has grown to over 3,000 members. After personally leading over 400 hikes, I learned one thing: I love the trail, but getting there hasn’t always been easy.
The Digital Struggle
To find, or organise a single walk, we were forced to juggle a chaotic mix of generic apps—Meetup for the event, WhatsApp or Text for the chat, Bank apps for petrol or gratuity transfers, Alltrail and map apps for the route. It was noisy, disjointed, and stressful.
1. Built for Parties, Not Peaks
Generic social platforms ignore the realities of the outdoors. They aren’t designed for elevation, terrain, or route planning.
2. More Admin, Less Trail Time
Instead of scouting routes, leaders are stuck posting event details and noting attendence, chasing gratuities, and copy-pasting map links. It turns passion into paperwork.
3. The Safety Gap
When live locations, emergency contacts, and itineraries are scattered across three different apps, vital information falls through the cracks.
The Return to Simplicity
I built TrekMeet to silence that chaos.
It unifies discovery, safety, offline maps and payments into one purpose‑built space. We handle the logistics so you can put your phone away and actually connect with nature.
This is the tool I always wished I had. Now, it’s yours.
I’m out there outdoors almost every week. If you’re in Sydney, come say hello on a weekend hike with OZ Outdoors or an evening stroll with the Evening Walking Group.
The Trail Ahead
Status: Q1 Beta Enrolment Open 🏕️
Phase 1: Base Camp
Completed Q4 2025We spent late 2025 packing the gear, studying the maps, and building the foundation.
- Identity: TrekMeet brand and trademark secured.
- The Blueprint: Privacy-First architecture.
- Visuals: Crafted a “Quiet Luxury” interface.
- The Tribe: Assembled our core feedback group.
Phase 2: The Ascent
Active NOW – Q1 2026We are on the trail. The app is live for founding members to test, break, and refine.
- Closed Beta: Invite-only access (Jan/Feb).
- Trek Chat: Real-time coordination.
- Safety First: Emergency contacts & Mission Briefs.
- Local-First: Data stays on your phone.
Phase 3: The Summit View
Target Q2 2026Opening the trail to everyone. The full TrekMeet experience lands on App Stores.
- Public Launch: iOS & Android.
- Smart Discovery: Filter by “Vibe” & Pace.
- Organiser Support: RSVPs & Gear Lists.
- Trust System: Community ratings.
Phase 4: Beyond the Horizon
Q3 2026+Pushing further into the wild with professional tools and wider reach.
- Offline Dominance: Full terrain maps.
- National Expansion: Connecting Australia.
- Pro Leader Toolkit: For professional guides.
- Eco-Partnerships: Protecting trails.