Hikes and Mics Podcast
A podcast for outdoor lovers and hikers. Each week we'll be asking hikers questions about hiking and their adventures in the outdoors. Guests are asked open ended questions about their experiences hiking and we finish with a speed round of This or That questions all related to hiking. New episodes every week.
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Send us a text In this episode of Hikes & Mics, we’re joined by Tessa, a travel nurse and adventure-seeker who has hiked across the U.S. and beyond—from the Alpine Lakes Wilderness to Patagonia’s legendary W Trek. She shares how hiking became a powerful form of healing, her experiences solo hiking in grizzly country, a
Send us a text In this episode of Hikes & Mics, we’re joined by Jory, an adventurous occupational therapist based in Arizona who has explored all 50 states in search of breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable hikes. From the rugged deserts of the Southwest to the glaciers of Alaska, Jory shares her love for travel, t
Send us a text What happens when you quit your job, pack up your 2008 Prius, and set off on a mission to visit every national park in the lower 48—all in a single year? Patrick Smith did just that, clocking 45,000 miles on the road and collecting unforgettable adventures along the way. In this episode of Hikes & Mics,
Send us a text In this episode of Hikes & Mics, we’re joined by Betsy, a travel nurse and avid explorer whose journey has taken her from the beaches of Florida to the rugged peaks of California and beyond. Betsy shares how she found solace in the outdoors during the challenges of the pandemic and how hiking became her
Send us a text In this episode of Hikes & Mics, we’re joined by Charles Graves, a dedicated high-pointer and global adventurer currently based in Japan. From climbing his first peak in Southern California as a kid to summiting Mount Fuji and tackling the Crown of Europe challenge, Charles shares his passion for explori
Send us a text This special Valentine’s Week episode of Hikes & Mics features an incredible love story that unfolded step by step on the Pacific Crest Trail. We’re joined by returning guest Chickpea and her partner Artifact as they share their individual journeys to the PCT, their very different approaches to preparing