The Conception

THE PADDED HIKE was conceived in 2020, as a response to a question that I asked GOD): ‘Lord, what is my BIG IDEA?’. I had no idea that my attendance to His answer and my obedience to His instruction, would result in me discovering a solution to what was a common problem.

The day prior to me asking GOD this question, I was attempting to summit unfamiliar territory; Camelback Mountain’s Echo Trail in Scottsdale, Arizona. Unfortunately, halfway up the mountain, I bumped my knee while scrambling over a boulder. It was extremely painful, causing a bruise and some bleeding. I became distracted, felt discouraged, and ended up terminating my hike. However, the next day, I returned to finish what I had started and accomplished the summit.  Unfortunately, as I was descending, I witnessed a woman fall. When she stood up, I noticed a huge hole in the knee area of her legging, as well as blood.

This incident in conjunction with the injuries that I incurred the day before, compelled me to ponder and question, if the pain and injuries that I sustained and witnessed, could have been reduced, had we been wearing some sort of knee protection. Therein, was the answer to my question to GOD. My 'Big Idea' was to create stylish; fashionable women's hiking leggings with vibrant colors and designs on eco-friendly fabrics, that incorporated protective, supportive, comfortable and flexible knee padding.

Needless to say, it took approximately three years, but, with the help of GOD and some extremely gifted and talented individuals, I did it, and I AM proud to present this new brand to you.