JOIN OUR TREK TRAINING & IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS FOR HIKING.
Our coaches are experts in preparing women for hiking adventures. Feel healthier, happier, more confident, and excited about spending time in nature. Our motivating and energising 2-hour group Trek Training sessions are designed for everyday women who want to connect with like-minded adventurous women, have fun, get fit and learn more about hiking.
Gabby from Sydney Weekender understands the Diamond vibe!
You won’t get lost in a crowd of strangers.
Our friendly, welcoming community is at our heart and with an average of 10 women in our regular Trek Training sessions, your coach will always have time just for you.
We won’t underestimate your potential and dreams.
Our highly-trained coaches have coached many everyday women to go from the ‘sofa to the summit’ with proven methods and extensive hiking experience in the great outdoors.
We won’t throw you into the deep end.
You can get started 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
One or two hour, outdoor coach-led group fitness sessions in various bush, beach and urban locations.
DAY & OVERNIGHT HIKES
Fully guided single-day and weekend adventures. Stunning locations and varying levels of challenge.
MULTI-DAY TOURS
A multi-day adventure to an amazing location with a team of like-minded women and the guidance of an experienced coach.
Why join a Diamond Trip?…Debra tells.
“I have completed three Diamonds trips over the last twelve months. Flinders Ranges, Hump Ridge Track (NZ) and Great Ocean Walk. These trips are always very well and professionally organised with many inclusions. Food (which was of a high quality in NZ) and quite often a single room at the beginning and the end of the trip. To name a few. I feel they are value for money.
The coaches are exemplary. I have travelled with Michele and Jacq twice. I have always felt well taken care of, always given good instruction and felt that I didn't worry about very much at all.
I am always warmly greeted by your members. They look out for each other whether it is a training session or an Adventure. My more recent experience on GOW was a member bringing me a cup of tea in my room without me asking. In addition, I was a little anxious about a beach crossing that had very little risk. I was reassured by Jacq and a member was organised to make sure I was alright. I was quietly moved on both occasions.
Thank you for what you do.”
OUR TEAM
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.
Co-Founder and Coach, Jo Vartanian
Co-Founder and Coach, Michele Michel
Coach Clare O-Brien
Coach Jacq Conway
Coach Kalina Christova
Sydney Weekender shows how Diamonds in the Rough Adventures prepare groups of women for hiking and trekking.
Why join us?
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.
