Just Trek Podcast
Do you love adventure and the great outdoors? Then give this adventure podcast a listen and hear transformational conversations and stories from inspirational hikers, outdoor entrepreneurs, solo world travelers, environmentalists, writers, and creatives from the LA + SoCal community and beyond. Learns tips & tricks for exploring, life lessons from our guests, discover new places to explore, and how spending time in nature can improve your mental health. We aim to inspire, motivate, and elevate you to a higher well being through these adventure filled conversations.
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- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 103 minutes
- Episodes
- 95
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#72 | Escaping to Solitude: My Solo Adventure to Channel Islands National Park
On this episode I share my magical solo adventure of exploring Channel Islands National Park for the first time ever. It is California's most underrated island, one of the least visited national park…
#71 | Dancing On Top Of The World's Most Iconic Mountain Peaks, The Art of Summit Shuffling, The Intersection of Dance & Mountaineering with Brett Patrontasch aka Summit Shuffler
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, climber, peak bagger, mountaineer, and mountain dancer, Brett Patrontasch aka Summit Shuffler, join me on the show.
We chat about his first hiking memorie…
#70 | Astonishing Encounters with Pacific Northwest Wildlife, An Unforgettable Stars Wars Themed Group HIke, From Solo Hiking to Outdoor Podcasting, Pacific Northwest Vs. SoCal Scene with Ivan Orozco
On this episode I have Pacific Northwest based trekker, peak bagger, outdoor adventurer, founder of the Yakima Valley Trekkers, and the voice behind the Hikes And Mics Podcast, Ivan Orozco, join me o…
#69 | SoCal Hometown Heroes - Exclusive Recording from the 4 Year Anniversary Live Podcast Show feat. Karla Amador (52 Hike Challenge), Cris Hazzard (HikingGuy.com), & Anjelica Avella (Film "Forward)
On this episode, I release the full recording from our second ever live podcast show. It was filmed at the Just Trek Podcast 4 Year Anniversary celebration on Sat, April 6th at the Happier Camper Out…
#68 | Surreal Mount Baldy & Eastern Sierra Adventures, The Importance Of Solo Travel, Escaping A Volcanic Storm, and Exploring Iceland & Banff with Tomasa
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, peak bagger, outdoor content creator, and solo world traveler, Tomasa aka @iamoneness11, join me on the show.
We chat about her first hiking memories, her …
#67 | Exploring A Once In A Lifetime Ancient Desert Lake, Intense Death Valley Storms, Unforgettable Eastern Sierra Trip, And Utilizing The Great Outdoors As A Restaurant Entrepreneur w/ Jenny Valles
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, peak bagger, outdoor adventurer, dancer, marketer, entrepreneur, restaurant owner of Sampa, and member of the Just Trek Crew, Jenny Valles, join me on the …
#66 | Summiting The World's Highest Free Standing Mountain, Experiencing The Outdoors As a Plus Size Explorer, and Unforgettable Backpacking + Peak Bagging Adventures with Anjelica Avella
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, backpacker, writer, plus size outdoor explorer, diversity & inclusion advocate, hiking guide, and community leader, Anjelica Avella aka Adventures with Anj…
#65 | Outdoor Defense, Empowering Women & Diverse Communities To Live Fearlessly, Importance Of Solo Adventures, Thrilling Experiences in New Zealand and Yellowstone National Park with Nicole Snell
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, outdoor adventurer, solo world traveler, award winning international speaker, self defense expert, creator of Outdoor Defense, and CEO of Girls Fight Back,…
#64 | Advocating for Diversity + Inclusion In The Great Outdoors, An Unforgettable Mount Whitney Journey, Black Joy On The Trails, Creating Content for World Renown Outdoor Brands with Joshua Walker
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, outdoor adventurer, content creator, travel blogger, diversity + inclusion advocate, and founder of "Hike N Color" hiking group, Joshua Walker, join me on …
#63 | Connecting with the Plant Kingdom & The Natural World, Creating Inner Garden Wellness, Life Changing Work On a Regenerative Farm, Unforgettable European Travel Adventures with Jaskrit Bhalla
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, outdoor adventurer, certified California naturalist, permaculture practitioner, herbalist, and founder of Inner Garden Wellness, Jaskrit Bhalla, join me on…
#62 | Leading The Most Iconic Hikes in LA + SoCal Hiking History, Creating Everyone's Hike + Dodgers Blue Hiking Crew, Mobilizing Dodgers Fans & Inner City into the Great Outdoors w/ Carlos Berruz
On this episode I have California based trekker, outdoor adventurer, community leader, and founder of iconic hiking groups Everyone's Hike & Dodgers Blue Hiking Crew, Carlos Berruz, join me on the sh…
#61 | From Sandstone Peak to Echo Mountain: A Month of Unforgettable Community Hikes with Inspirational Leaders, Elevating with Like Minded Individuals in the Great Outdoors w/ Justroc
On this episode I share the unforgettable community collaboration group hikes that we hosted during the month of May 2023. I felt compelled to do a solo episode as it was quite the action packed mont…
#60 | The LA Great Outdoors - Exclusive Recording From The Live Podcast Show Feat. Local Legends @ElementsOfDaisy @Parliament0f0wls and @MaryForgioneHikes
On this episode, I release the full recording from our first ever live podcast show. It was filmed at the Just Trek Podcast 3 Year Anniversary celebration on Sunday, April 2nd at Party Beer Co. in Lo…
#59 | Best of Just Trek Vol 2: Adventure Compilation // Podcast Reaches 3 Year Anniversary Milestone
On this episode I release the "Best of Just Trek: Mixtrek Volume 2" in celebration of the podcast reaching the 3 year anniversary milestone. This second compilation features the best stories and mome…
#58 | How Divorce and a Spiritual Moment on Mount Whitney Birthed a Life Changing Global Hiking Movement, The Evolution of the 52 Hike Challenge, and The Power of Hiking To Heal with Karla Amador
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker & backpacker, nature spiritual teacher, world traveler, outdoor entrepreneur, and founder & Chief Hiking Officer of the 52 Hike Challenge, Karla Amador, joi…
#57 | Hiking the 67 Mile Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, Creating Legendary Music Experiences in Nature, Co-Founding Feels Like Floating, Becoming a Certified Naturalist with Noah Klein
On this episode I have LA based trekker & backpacker, flautist & naturalist, experience curator, community leader, eco-musicologist, and Co-Founder of Feels Like Floating, Noah Klein aka Noah the Nat…
#56 | Hiking the John Muir Trail Twice - 30 Years Apart, Creating the Six Pack of Peaks Challenge & SoCal Hiker Blog, How a Mountain Biking Accident Sparked a National Hiking Challenge w/ Jeff Hester
On this episode I have THE SoCal hiker, outdoor adventurer, peak bagger, backpacker, community leader, co-host of the Almost There Adventure Podcast, founder of SoCal Hiker Blog, and Chief Adventure …
#55 | Escaping Corporate Life to Living the Organic Farm Life, Solo World Traveling through South America, Celebrating 5 Years of LA Trail Killers, and Exploring Machu Picchu with Victor Martinez
On this episode I have LA based trekker, peak bagger, outdoor adventurer, solo world traveler, Korea Town Run Club member, mindfulness advocate, community leader, and founder of the LA Trail Killers…
#54 | Hiking to Heal + Wellness Hikes, Scrambling up the Hollywood Sign, Building Community Through SweatSoGuud, Importance of Inner Work, and Backpacking Mount Whitney with Veronica Castro
On this episode I have LA based trekker, outdoor adventurer, community builder, wellness advocate, and founder of @SweatSoGuud, Veronica Castro, join me on the show. Veronica has been blessing the ou…
#53 | Bobcat vs. Rattlesnake Fight To The Death, Wilford the Bear Celebrity, Capturing Hundreds of Videos of Mountain Lions, Bears, Foxes, Coyotes, and Bobcats w/ Robert Martinez (Parliament of Owls)
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, off trail explorer, wildlife photographer & videographer, artist in residence for the Angeles National Forest, and creator of the youtube channel Parliamen…