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.
Follow on IG: @just.trek
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 103 minutes
- Episodes
- 95
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#33 | Creating OUTADV+ , Iron Mountain Suffer Fest, Exploring Zion Nat'l Park & Angel's Landing, Mental Health & The Outdoors, Santa Monica Mountains, Underground LA Hip Hop Scene with Juan Flores
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, trail runner, preacher, LA Hip Hop Head, and founder of OUTADV+ , Juan Flores, join me on the show. We talk about how Hart Park & Zion National Park sparke…
#32 | Salsa Dancing Up Half Dome, Redemption on San Gorgonio, Disappearing on Ontario Peak, Completing Six Pack of Peaks Challenge in One Month, and Cactus to Clouds vs Iron Mountain with Matt Kerr
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, trail runner, visionary educator, dancer, yogi eskrimador, and member of the Just Trek Crew, Matt Kerr aka Machete Matt, join me on the show. We talk about…
#31 | How I Became a Podcaster, From Breakdancing to Trekking, MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, Tips For Beginner Hikers, Hiking Mount Whitney, and Cactus to Clouds // In the Views Podcast
On this episode, I share a guest interview I did for "In The Views" podcast hosted by Ray Medearis (founder of @CaliforniaHikingGroup) in case you might have missed it. This particular conversation w…
#30 | 1 Year Anniversary of the Podcast, Voice Messages from the Community, Biggest Takeaways from Guests, and Podcasting Journey Highlights with Justroc
On this special episode, I celebrate the podcast reaching it's one year anniversary! I feature intimate messages from the Just Trek listeners throughout the show, share my biggest takeaways I have le…
#29 | Re-discovering LA Through Epic Peaks & Long Day Hikes, Bringing Style & Dance To The Trails, Finding True North and Answers In The Outdoors, and Tips For Being a Content Creator with Just Jet
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, content creator, former MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Champion, World of Dance Tour Judge, and movement artist, Just Jet (formerly Jet Li), join me on th…
#28 | Trekking Through the Pandemic, Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail, Hiking as the New Form of Travel, Tips for Long Day Hikes, Content Inspiration, and Hawaii Adventures with Harris Hikers
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, college athlete, content creator, and outdoor adventurer, Conley Harris aka Harris Hikers, join me on the show. We talk about trekking through the pandemic…
#27 | Breaking The Tacos Everyday World Record, Hiking + Summit Tacos, Tips for Cooking in the Wilderness, and Creating Stickers for the SoCal Outdoor Community with Taco Slayers (Will Mattox)
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, founder of Seriously Stickers, taco connoisseur, and Tacos Every Day World Champion, Will Mattox aka Taco Slayers, join me on the show. We talk about his …
#26 | Growing up the Daughter of a Mountaineer, Backpacking The Narrows (Zion), Summerland Trail (Mt. Rainier), Top California Hikes, Tips for Long Day Hikes and Surfing in LA with Deanna Hjerling
On this episode I have LA based art director, design assassin, trekker, backpacker, and member of the #JustTrekCrew, Deanna Hjerling, join me on the show. We talk about her perspective as a daughter…
#25 | From International Breakdancing to the Great Outdoors, Top Adventures as a Dancer & Trekker, Tips for Backpacking & Bikepacking, Breaking in the Olympics, and East Coast Recs with Domkey
On this episode I have Philadelphia based international traveler, trekker & backpacker, biker & bikepacker, and world class dancer, Domkey, join me on the show. We talk about Domkey's transition from…
#24 | Life of a Park Ranger in Katmai Nat'l Park (Alaska), Protocol for Grizzly Bear Encounters, Tips for Capturing Outdoor + Travel Content, and Breakdancing in the 2024 Olympics with Daniel Zhu
On this episode I have LA based filmmaker, international explorer, trekker, content creator, and the founder of Stance, Daniel Zhu, join me on the show. We talk about Daniel's top international adven…
#23 | Creating The Future Beats Show, How Music Can Make Treks Better & Open Up Your Mind, The Power of Sunsets, and Outer Space Fascination with Complexion
On this episode I have London based international DJ, radio show host & producer, green tea connoisseur, nature lover, space enthusiast, and the creator of The Future Beats Show (TFBS), Complexion, j…
#22 | Chasing 15 Waterfalls in Hawaii, 24 miles Grand Canyon Bday Trek , Top 5 Hiking Adventures, Mental Health Awareness, Tips & Advice for long day hikes, and Iron Mountain with Ayumi Nicole
On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, adventurer, outdoor blogger, and mental health advocate, Ayumi Nicole, join me on the show. We talk about how California sparked her hiking journey, top …
#21 | Completing the Six Pack of Peaks Challenge, Tips & Tricks for Capturing Outdoor Content, Rising Above the Pandemic, Launching Video Content School, and Creative Haven Podcast with Mitchel Dumlao
On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, video creator, award-winning director, and member of the #JustTrekCrew, Mitchel Dumlao, join me on the show. We talk about Mitchel's journey completing th…
#20 | Hardcore Trail Running Experiences, Solo Adventuring for Well-Being, TRVRS Outdoors, Tips for Trail Conditions, Re-discovering Griffith Park, and Wellness on the Trails with Daisy Martinez
On this episode I have LA based ultra runner, peak bagger, explorer, creator of Wellness on the Trails, and TRVRS Outdoor Ambassador, Daisy Martinez, join me on the show. We talk about about how she …
#19 | Being an African American on the Trails, Intense U.S. Marine stories, Iron Mountain, and The Importance Of Nature After the Military with Ray Medearis (Part 2)
On this episode, I jump into part 2 of Ray Medearis' story. He is a Northern California based trekker, explorer, US Marine veteran, and is the creator of California Hiking Group. We talk about his e…
#18 | Creating California Hiking Group, Nature's Healing Power, Black Lives Matter, Tips & Advice for Long Day Hikes and Favorite California Hikes with Ray Medearis (Part 1)
On this episode I have California based peak bagger, explorer, US Marine veteran, and the creator of California Hiking Group, Ray Medearis, join me on the show. We talk about about how the great out…
#17 | Solo Female Trekking, Tips for Solo Backpacking, Thru-Hiking the AZT, Summiting Mt. Whitney, Trail Angels, Favorite SoCal Mountains, and the Female Trail Perspective with McKenna Mobley
On this episode I have SoCal based mountaineer, blogger, explorer, and solo female trekker and backpacker, McKenna Mobley, join me on the show. We talk about about her recent Mt. Whitney journey, ho…
#16 | Running & Training with Manny Pacquiao, Summiting LA's Toughest Mountains (Mt Baldy, Iron Mt, Strawberry Peak), and Finishing the LA Marathon 3x with Mark Faicol
On this episode I have LA based runner, explorer, peak bagger, DJ & musician, and culture + brand marketer, Mark Faicol, join me on the show. We talk about running and training with boxing legend M…
#15 | Tips for Solo Female Travel, Trusting the Kindness of Strangers, Travel Hacks, the Kindness of the Backpacking Community, and Challenges of being a Solo Female Traveler with Sarah Angela Nacario
On this episode I have Toronto based international explorer, digital entrepreneur, global trekker, and solo female traveler, Sarah Angela Nacario, join me on the show. We talk about the challenges …
#14 | Creating Complete Summit Hiking, The #52HikeChallenge spark, Tips & Tricks for long day hikes, Favorite SoCal mountains, and Spreading Positivity with Jesse Vallejo
On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, explorer, community leader, and the founder of Complete Summit hiking, Jesse Vallejo, join me on the show. We talk about the backstory behind Complete S…