Hikes and Mics Podcast

Send us Fan Mail And on today's episode, we’re heading back out to the Northeast and Upstate NY with our guest, David, make sure to follow him on Instagram @davidtrestick   During our great chat with David, we learn all about the amazing hiking lists he’s been able to complete in and around the Northeast, his winter trip to the PNW, and an unexpected wildlife encounter with a moose! Episode L...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our latest bonus episode featuring Kevin from Park Life, a brand dedicated to the great outdoors. Their mission is simple: to inspire and empower everyone to embrace the Park Life. By encouraging people to venture outside, visit breathtaking National, State, and Local Parks, and actively protect these natural wonders, Park Life is making a positive impact. The creation...

Send us Fan Mail And on today's episode, we have an incredible guest. While currently based out of SoCal, Alison takes us on an amazing journey around her home country of Spain. To see some of the incredible photographs from her previous and recent hiking adventures, make sure to follow her on Instagram @risingsummits During our amazing chat with Alison, we learn about her journey into hiking...

Send us Fan Mail And on today's episode, we have an amazing guest. Get ready to travel around the globe as we chat with PJ. If you want to keep up with his amazing travel and hiking adventures, make sure to follow him on Instagram @pj.forgione During our conversation, I had the opportunity to learn about PJ’s amazing travel experiences both domestically and abroad. He shares his love for the...

Send us Fan Mail And on today's Season 3 Premiere, folks, we have a truly exciting guest. Get ready to be inspired as we welcome the incredible Anna, known to many as Magic on the AT. If you want to keep up with her inspiring journey, make sure to follow her on Instagram @annamckinney22. During our conversation, I had the absolute pleasure of delving into Anna's transformative journey, f...

Send us Fan Mail We have an exciting guest on the Season 2 Finale episode. His name is John Mark also known as Jungle Mark on Instagram and you can follow him @junglemarkadventure I had such a great time talking with John Mark on this episode. We learn about the hiking scene in Tennessee and the Southeast, his amazing experiences traveling across Ecuador, and his joy for rock climbing. Episode Lin...

Send us Fan Mail We have an exciting guest on today’s episode. His name is Juan Pablo also known as JP and you can follow his adventures on Instagram @pct.data I had such a fun time chatting with Juan Pable on this episode. He has a great Instagram feed where he shares PCT and Hiking related data collected from various sources. After recently re-introducing himself into hiking and backpacking, we...

Send us Fan Mail We have an amazing guest from the North Shore of Minnesota on today’s episode. Her name is Melissa and you can follow her adventures on Instagram @northshoreexplorermn I had a great time chatting with Melissa on this episode. She shares what it's like to hike in and around the North Shore of Lake Superior, some of its truly unique features both on and off the trail, including...

Send us Fan Mail We have an amazing guest on today’s episode. Elise has not only participated in the 52 Hike Challenge but she is also a 52 Hike Challenge Leader, as well as a Certified Hiking Guide, you can follow her adventures on Instagram @hike_explore_recharge I had a great time chatting with Elise on this episode. She shares what it's like to hike in both the East Coast and Southwest, a...

Send us Fan Mail Our newest bonus episode is with Cindy from 48 Peaks Hike for Alzheimer's. Established in 2013, each year hikers climb the 48 4,000 footers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the quest to end Alzheimer’s and dementia. In one big collective effort, they’re climbing to the tops of NH's 4,000 footers and beyond to raise funds and awareness for all those affected by...

Send us Fan Mail We have two amazing guests on today’s episode. We have best friends Julie & Sara on the podcast, you can follow their adventures on Instagram @folkloreadventures I had such a fun time chatting with both Julie & Sara on this episode. They’ve had some amazing adventures together and they share with us not just the good, but also the not so good of hiking and backpacking, bes...

Send us Fan Mail We have a great guest on today’s episode. She is the Founder of The Bench Project, a Non-Porfit hoping to inspire and nurture the human spirit by enabling connection through a shared experience: one bench at a time. Her name is Beth and you can follow her on Instagram @thebenchproj I had such a great time chatting with Beth on this episode. We speak about how a trip down to Southe...

Send us Fan Mail Our first bonus episode is with my friend Austin aka Stinny, who I met in Hawaiʻi. You can follow him on Instagram @austinzeller Now based out of the East Coast, he and his family will be participating in the annual Ride to End ALZ at the Nation's Capital. On this episode we reminisce on some of Austin’s more memorable hikes in Hawaiʻi, he shares his version of towing me back...

Send us Fan Mail We recorded this week’s episode prior to our guest starting his PCT journey in April 2023, his name is Riley and you can follow him on Instagram @riley.seeholzer I had such a fun time chatting with Riley on this episode. We speak about what it’s like hiking in and around Northern Utah, an unexpected wildlife encounter, and his upcoming journey on the Pacific Crest Trail. Episode L...

Send us Fan Mail I’m so stoked to share this episode with you all, the Hawaiian Islands hold a special place in my heart and I’m excited to have our first hiker on the podcast whose living in Hawai‘i, her name is Sarah and you can follow her on instagram @_zerb I had such a great time chatting with Sarah on this episode. We speak about the different hikes across the island of Oʻahu, from beautiful...

Send us Fan Mail We have an amazing father and son duo on today’s episode, JB & Mike have been showcasing the beauty of the Southwest on their Instagram feed, you can follow them @theruggedoutdoorsmen I had such a fun time chatting with both JB & Mike on this episode. We speak about Valley of Fire State Park, their adventure rig, Hercules, and exploring mine shafts. Episode Links: The Rugg...

Send us Fan Mail We have an amazing guest on today’s episode, Erica has created an amazing hiking community both Facebook and Instagram, the PNW Happy Hikers & Backpackers, you can follow on Instagram @pnwhappyhikers I had such an awesome time chatting with Erica on this episode. We speak about what it's like winter backpacking in the PNW, kayaking in beautiful Wyoming, and we even discus...

Send us Fan Mail We have an amazing guest on today’s episode, her name is Megan and you can follow her on Instagram @smoky.mountain.soul I had such an awesome time chatting with Megan on this episode. We speak to her about what it's like hiking in her corner of North Carolina. She shares her hiking experiences living nearby the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, some of the beautiful featur...

Send us Fan Mail We have an amazing guest on today’s episode, her name is Karina and you can follow her on Instagram @pnwyogi_ I had such a great time chatting with Karina on this episode. As someone who has felt the benefits of incorporating yoga to aid in my recovery from not just hiking but snowboarding and running, I was stoked to have Karina come on the podcast. We speak to her about the amaz...

Send us Fan Mail We have an amazing and inspiring guest on today’s episode, her name is Tami and you can follow her on Instagram @tamionthetrail I had such a fun time chatting with Tami on this episode. We learn about what it's like hiking in Northern California, her amazing road trips across the west coast, and her JMT journey. Episode Links: Tami's Facebook Agnes the Adventurous Avo It...

Send us Fan Mail We have an amazing guest on today’s episode, his name is Casey and you can follow him on Instagram at @the_hiking_fool I had a great time chatting with Casey on this episode. We learn about his favorite places along the Columbia River Gorge, backpacking trips in National Forests, and his four-legged compadre, Watts. Episode Links: Wiggy's Light Weight Waders The Hiking Fool S...

Send us Fan Mail We have an amazing guest on today’s episode, her name is Bink and you can follow her on Instagram at @adventuresofbink I had a fun time chatting with Bink on this episode. We learn about her backpacking trips across the Southwest and West Coast, her Vanlife experience, and her love for bears. Episode Links: Bink's Website Bink's TikTok Bink's Facebook The Hayduke Tr...

Send us Fan Mail We have an amazing guest on today’s episode, his name is Justis, you can follow him on Instagram at @pnw.backpacker I had a great time chatting with Justis on this episode. We learn about his backpacking trips across the PNW, his favorite hot spring, and his upcoming journey on the PCT. I also want to thank Justis for re-recording his responses after we had some technical difficul...

Send us Fan Mail We have an amazing guest on today’s episode, her name is Haley, you can follow her on Instagram at @haleyheath & @thereroutedfamily I had a fun time chatting with Haley on this episode. We learn about her transformative trip to Arizona that ignited her passion for traveling and the outdoors, some of the amazing National Parks in and around the Midwest, and and her unique wildl...

Send us Fan Mail We have another great guest whose been climbing some of the amazing peaks in the North Cascades, his name is Spencer, you can follow him on Instagram at @juiceonthetrail I had a great time chatting with Spencer on this episode. We learn about his hiking and backpacking adventures across the East Coast, as well as on the Colorado Trail and sections of the PCT, and we learn about hi...