Why Advertise with us?
Targeted Audience
Our readers aren’t casual browsers—they’re outdoor enthusiasts who actively engage with our content and trust our recommendations. When you advertise with Hike Culture Magazine, your brand connects with consumers who are passionate about hiking.
Multi-Platform Reach
Your advertising investment works harder with Hike Culture Magazine. All print advertisements automatically appear in our digital edition with clickable links to your website at no additional charge, extending your reach across platforms and devices.
Quality Content Environment
Your brand will be showcased alongside thoughtfully crafted, high-quality editorial content that inspires action and adventure. Our magazine’s premium design and photography create the perfect environment for your brand to shine.
Authentic Connection
Our readers value authenticity and seek genuine connections with brands that share their passion for the outdoors. Advertising with Hike Culture Magazine positions your brand as part of the outdoor community our readers trust.
✓ 65% aged 25-45
✓ 52% female, 48% male
✓ 78% have college degrees
✓ Average household income: $85,000+
✓ 92% participate in outdoor activities at least twice monthly
✓ Hiking and trail running
✓ Backpacking and camping
✓ Outdoor gear and equipment
✓ Environmental conservation
✓ Adventure travel
✓ Outdoor photography
✓ Sustainable living
✓ Print Circulation: 30,000 copies per quarterly issue
✓ Digital Subscribers: 35,000+ and growing
✓ Website Monthly Visitors: 125,000+
✓Email Newsletter Subscribers: 40,000+
Print Advertising Options
Digital Advertising Options
Quarterly Print & Digital Packages
Get the best value with our integrated quarterly packages
Ad Specifications
Print Ad Specifications
File Requirements
- Accepted File Formats: High-resolution PDF, EPS, or TIFF
- Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
- Color Mode: CMYK (all RGB and spot colors must be converted)
- Fonts: All fonts must be embedded or converted to outlines
- Transparency: All transparencies must be flattened
Bleed & Trim Specifications
- Bleed: Add 0.125″ (1/8″) on all sides for full-page and bleed ads
- Trim Size: Magazine trim size is 8.5″ x 11″
- Safety Margin: Keep all essential text and images at least 0.25″ (1/4″) from trim edge
Ad Dimensions (Width x Height)
Full-Page Ads
- Trim Size: 8.5″ x 11″
- Bleed Size: 8.75″ x 11.25″ (includes 0.125″ bleed on all sides)
- Live Area: 8″ x 10.5″ (keeps content 0.25″ from trim)
Half-Page Ads
- Horizontal: 8.5″ x 5.5″ (trim), 8.75″ x 5.75″ (with bleed)
- Vertical: 4.25″ x 11″ (trim), 4.5″ x 11.25″ (with bleed)
Third-Page Ads
- Horizontal: 8.5″ x 3.65″ (trim), 8.75″ x 3.9″ (with bleed)
Quarter-Page Ads
- Vertical: 4.25″ x 5.5″ (trim), 4.5″ x 5.75″ (with bleed)
- Horizontal: 8.5″ x 2.75″ (trim), 8.75″ x 3″ (with bleed)
Digital Ad Specifications
Website Display Ads
- Homepage Leaderboard: 728×90 pixels
- Sidebar Premium: 300×600 pixels
- In-Content Rectangle: 300×250 pixels
- Mobile Banner: 320×100 pixels
- File Size: Maximum 150KB
- File Formats: JPG, PNG, or GIF (static or animated)
- Animation: 15-second maximum, 3 loops maximum
- Resolution: 72 DPI
- Color Mode: RGB
Email Newsletter Ads
- Featured Sponsor: 600×200 pixels
- Banner Ad: 600×100 pixels
- Product Spotlight: 300×300 pixels
- File Size: Maximum 100KB
- File Formats: JPG or PNG (static only, no animation)
Custom Digital Packages
Dedicated Email Blast
- Width: 600 pixels maximum
- Height: 1000 pixels maximum
- File Format: HTML (must be responsive)
Social Media Takeover
- Instagram Post: 1080×1080 pixels (square), JPG or PNG
- Facebook Post: 1200×630 pixels, JPG or PNG
- Twitter Post: 1200×675 pixels, JPG or PNG
Sponsored Content
- Word Count: 500-800 words
- Images: 3-5 high-quality images (minimum 1200px wide)
Submission Guidelines
Print Ad Submission
- Deadline: All materials due by the 1st of the month preceding publication (see Editorial Calendar)
- Submission Method: Email files under 10MB to ads@hikeculturemagazine.com
- Large Files: For files over 10MB, use our secure file upload portal at hikeculturemagazine.com/upload
- Proofs: Color-accurate digital proofs must be provided for all color-critical ads
Digital Ad Submission
- Deadline: Materials due 5 business days prior to campaign start date
- Submission Method: Email files to digital@hikeculturemagazine.com
- URL Requirement: All ads must include a destination URL
- Tracking: Third-party impression and click tracking is supported (must be provided at time of submission)
Design Services
Hike Culture Magazine offers professional design services for advertisers who need assistance creating their ads:
- Print Ad Design: Starting at $300
- Digital Ad Design: Starting at $200
- Multi-platform Package: Starting at $450
Design services include two rounds of revisions, professional typography and layout, and image selection from our extensive outdoor photo library (if needed).
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