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
#52 | Trek Talks: Mount Baldy (Patreon Exclusive Content), Podcasting While Literally Hiking On The Trails, Summiting LA's Tallest Mountain During the Height Of The Pandemic with the Just Trek Crew
**PATREON EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!**
For episode 52, I am switching it up and sharing an exclusive piece of content that was released to the Just Trek Patreon subscribers a few months ago. On this show, I…
#51 | Honoring Life & Death in the San Gabriel Mountains & Eastern Sierras, The Ultimate Mount Whitney Sufferfest, Mount Baldy Mountaineering, Hiking To Fight Depression & Hiking to Heal with Cisko
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, rock climber, ultra trail runner, peak bagger, and mountaineer Cisko (@hikerfighter / @behindthesherpa), join me on the show. We chat about the backstory b…
#50 | Best of Just Trek: Adventure Compilation // Half Dome, Mount Whitney, Cactus to Clouds, Mount Williamson, Vulcan del Fuego, Deep Creek, Katmai National Park, Arizona Trail, and more with Justroc
On this episode I launch the inaugural series "Best of Just Trek: Mixtrek Volume 1" in celebration of reaching 50 episodes of the show. This compilation series features the best stories and moments t…
#49 | Creating the West Coast's Most Read Hiking Blog, The Evolution of Modern Hiker, Protecting Griffith Park, From TV Producer to LA Times Best Selling Author with Casey Schreiner (Modern Hiker)
On this episode I have LA based trekker, outdoor adventurer, environmental activist, native plant enthusiast, Author of “Day Hiking Los Angeles” and “Discovering Griffith Park”, and founder of Modern…
#48 | Surviving Heat Stroke in Death Valley National Park, Exploring Extreme & Dramatic Landscapes, Non-Stop Desert Adventures, Sunset & the Full Moon at the lowest point in North America with Justroc
On this episode I share my insane adventure of experiencing Death Valley National Park for the first time ever. It was the most wild weekend I've ever had in a national park and quite possibly in the…
#47 | Epic Skating & Outdoor Adventures, Creating the LA Skate Hunnies, Full Moon Hikes, Physical Activities as Moving Meditations, and Building Community Through Experiences with Jen Yonda (L.A.S.H.)
On this episode I have LA based trekker, roller blader & skater, outdoor adventurer, wellness advocate, community organizer, and founder of the LA Skate Hunnies, Jennifer Yonda, join me on the show. …
#46 | Podcast Reaches Two-Year Milestone, Voice Messages from the SoCal Hiking + Outdoor Community, Biggest Takeaways Learned from the Guests + Podcasting Highlights with Justroc (Justin Rimon)
On this special edition, solo episode, I celebrate the podcast reaching its Two Year Anniversary along with my birthday. The show has grown quite alot from year 1 to year 2 with more incredible guest…
#45 | Co-Founding Hike Revolution, Off Trail Bushwacking Adventures, Tragedies on Mount Baldy, Top SoCal Mountains, and the Golden Era of Hiking in LA is back with Rockhound Hiker (Justin Williams)
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, peak bagger, trail steward, off trail adventurer, founder of Bushwacker’s Anonymous, and co-founder of Hike Revolution, Justin Williams (Rockhound Hiker), …
#44 | Creating Hiking Guides Read by Millions, From Elite Bike Racer & Corporate Executive to Professional Hiking Guide, Top SoCal Trails, and Gear Recommendations with HikingGuy (Cris Hazzard)
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, outdoor explorer, professional hiking guide, and creator of HikingGuy.com, Cris Hazzard, join me on the show. We chat about how taking an international cor…
#43 | Conquering 11 Peaks in 1 Day, Sketchy Off Trail Adventures, Becoming an Ultra Peak Bagger, Completing Iron Mountain to Mount Baldy Traverse, and Backpacking Patagonia with Becca Dugan
On this episode I have LA based trekker, doctor of physical therapy, outdoor adventurer, and ultra peak bagger, Becca Dugan, join me on the show. We chat about how an international backpacking trip i…
#42 | Life Changing Sunset at Sandstone Peak, Hiking in Malibu & the Santa Monica Mountains, Finding True North, From Breakdancing to Peak Bagging, and The Power of Reinvention with Justroc
On this episode, I kickoff the 2022 New Year with a special edition, solo episode dedicated to Sandstone Peak which is known as the tallest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains (Pacific Palisades/Malib…
#41 | LA as one of the greatest hiking cities in the US, Launching the LA TIMES "The Wild" Newsletter, Summiting Mount Whitney since 1991, and Promoting the SoCal Great Outdoors with Mary Forgione
On this episode I have LA based trekker, outdoor adventurer, travel + outdoor writer, outings leader for the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, lead journalist & blogger for the LA Times, editor of "The …
#40 | Tackling The Ultimate Peak Bagging Suffer Fest aka The Fool's Traverse Challenge with Justroc
On Saturday, Oct 23rd I attempted the most difficult trek in my outdoor journey and that was tackling the peak bagging extravaganza known as the #FoolsTraverse Challenge hosted by TRVRS Outdoors. The…
#39 | Hacking the Best of Los Angeles, Creating LifeHacksLA, Exploring Palos Verdes + Terranea Resort, Top 3 LA Neighborhoods, and Building a Community of Die-Hard LA Lovers with Stefan Fagerholm
On this episode I have the ultimate LA explorer, urban trekker, experience curator, podcast host, and founder of LifeHacksLA, Stefan Fagerholm, join me on the show. We talk about how the culture of t…
#38 | Creating Babes Who Elevate, Elevating Women through the Outdoors, From Triathlon Training to Hitting Rock Bottom, Solo Female Travel, How Physical Activity Helps w/ Depression with Sandra Rubio
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker & runner, solo female traveler, cyclist and swimmer, outdoor adventurer, and founder of Babes Who Elevate, Sandra Rubio, join me on the show. we talk about …
#37 | Creating LA Trail Killers, How Solo World Traveling Sparked LA Exploration, Exploring Guatemala's Active Volcano & Pyramids, and Practicing Mindfulness on the Summit with Victor Martinez
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, solo world traveler, outdoor adventurer, and founder of LA Trail Killers, Victor Martinez, join me on the show. We talk about how solo world traveling ins…
#36 | Hardcore Trail Running Adventures, NorCal vs SoCal, Overcoming Addiction & Achieving Sobriety, From Building a Touring Band to Becoming a Men's Life Coach, and Growth Mindset with Devon Kelts
On this episode I have California based trekker, musician + songwriter, Men's life coach, founder of Better To Greater, and ultra trail runner, Devon Kelts, join me on the show. We talk about the dif…
#35 | Mount Whitney via The Mountaineer's Route, Conquering Cactus To Clouds as a Solo Hike, Summiting Mount Rainier, Finding Purpose In The Outdoors, and Top SoCal Mountains with Valerie Campos
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, backpacker, climber, and mountaineer, Valerie Campos, join me on the show. We talk about the epic challenge that sparked her outdoor journey, conquering Mt…
#34 | Creating We Explore Earth, Conquering Mount Williamson, Exploring the Eastern Sierras, How Nature Heals Depression, Sunset at Sandstone Peak, and Protecting Mother Nature with William Vazquez
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, experience creator, adventurer, protector, and founder of the non profit org We Explore Earth, William Vazquez, join me on the show. We talk about his stro…