Hike. Discover.
Be rewarded!

Tree along a BC trail, featured in the TrailQwest hiking app for outdoor adventures.
Campfire along BC hiking trails, perfect for hikers using the TrailQwest app during their journey.

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Who

Tree along a BC trail, featured in the TrailQwest hiking app for outdoor adventures.

Our Vision

 Bridge over a creek on a BC trail, part of the TrailQwest hiking app’s recommended routes.

Our vision is to inspire a movement where people reconnect with nature, embrace active lifestyles, and strengthen communities. We aim to transform how individuals experience the outdoors by rewarding exploration and storytelling. Every hike becomes an adventure, with its own narrative—where each step, moment, and discovery leads to a deeper connection with the land.

Meet the Team

Trailqwest CEO, Founder Samith Vishminna

Samith Vishminna
CEO, Founder

Vish blends his passion for storytelling with technical skills to create digital experiences that truly immerse users in nature.  His expertise in 3D modeling, visual effects, and drone cinematography helps him uncover compelling stories in nature.

As an avid hiker, Vish has explored numerous trails across BC, including the West Coast Trail, drawing direct inspiration for TrailQwest from his outdoor experiences.

Maria Osipova
CMO, Co-Founder

Maria has spent over 15 years shaping marketing strategies and driving growth at technology companies such as MediaValet, TractionGuest, and Penny AI. Her deep understanding of customer needs has consistently helped build experiences people genuinely enjoy.

Her time on BC's trails has given Maria insight into what hikers truly value. This firsthand experience shapes TrailQwest's authentic approach—creating meaningful connections between users, local communities, and BC nature

Trailqwest CMO, Co-Founder Maria Osipova

Our Origin Story

The typical hike: trailhead at dawn, navigate, climb, enjoy the view, head back, grab fast food. Repeat.

Standing in the Ancient Forest during a Northern BC roadtrip, gazing at the Golden Moss Tree's story, the question emerged:

What if hiking became a full sensory experience, connecting you deeply with the land?What if you learned that tree's cones only open with fire to regenerate the forest?

What if you could identify distant peaks and earn rewards for it? What if local businesses welcomed you afterward with special offers?

TrailQwest was born to transform hiking from a simple trek to a journey of discovery and excitement.

Start Your Journey

We’re here to make your outdoor experience complete. Whether you’re chasing the summit or soaking in the view, TrailQwest transforms every hike into a journey worth remembering.

 Hikers relaxing by a campfire after exploring BC trails with the TrailQwest hiking app.

Your Hike, Your Journey

Hikers navigating rocky terrain on BC trails, using the TrailQwest hiking app to complete a hiking challenge.

Earn points for every trail and Qwest element you explore. The more you engage, the more you're rewarded. Each trail holds a unique story—one of the land, the people, and the wildlife that shaped it. Your next adventure is waiting.