Hikes and Mics Podcast

Apr 07 2025 135 ep. 48 mins 4
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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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S10 - Episode #02 - Anna aka "Magic"

Apr 07 2025 55 mins  
Send us a text Season 3 fan-favorite Anna, aka Magic, is back—and this time, she’s gearing up for another adventure of a lifetime! The week this episode drops, Magic will be taking her first steps on the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile journey from Mexico to Canada. We dive into her training, gear choices, and what she’s most excited about as she embarks on this epic thru-h

S10 - Episode #01 - Jones and Princy

Apr 01 2025 40 mins  
Send us a text On the Season 10 premier of Hikes & Mics, we’re joined by Jones and Princy, a married couple whose love for the outdoors has taken them on incredible hiking adventures together. From their first-ever hike to running on the literal ocean floor, they share how hitting the trails has strengthened their bond and tested their limits. We chat about their most memorab

S09 - Episode #09 - Tessa

Mar 17 2025 44 mins  
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, and why she never hesitates to jump into an alpine lake

S09 - Episode #08 - Jory

Mar 10 2025 38 mins  
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, the moment she knew Arizona was home, and the near-miss fla

S09 - Episode #07 - Patrick

Mar 03 2025 50 mins  
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, Patrick shares his inspiring solo road trip, the challenge

S09 - Episode #06 - Betsy

Feb 24 2025 32 mins  
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 form of therapy. We dive into some of her bucket-list adve

S09 - Episode #05 - Charles

Feb 17 2025 39 mins  
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 exploring the world’s highest points—one summit at a time. We

S09 - Episode #04 - Chickpea and Artifact

Feb 10 2025 74 mins  
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 for a thru-hike, and how a chance encounter at mile 300

S09 - Episode #03 - Laura aka "Wild Wanderer"

Feb 03 2025 48 mins  
Send us a text In this episode we're joined by Laura Clark, also known as Wild Wanderer—a mountaineer, author, and solo adventurer who has summited over 600 peaks above 13,000 feet! Laura shares her journey from hiking in SoCal to conquering Colorado’s toughest 13ers and 14ers, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her passion for inspiring more people—especially sol

S09 - Episode #02 - Jesús from Nosotros En Naturaleza

Jan 27 2025 32 mins  
Send us a text In this episode we're joined by Jesús Mendoza, the passionate founder of Nosotros En Naturaleza, a hiking club based in South Puget Sound. We dive into the origins of the club, their mission to break down barriers for BIPOC youth in the outdoors, and the unforgettable adventures they embarked on in 2024—including a spooky night hike on the infamous Iron Goat Trail