
Hikes & Mics is where the trail meets the conversation. Each week, host Ivan Orozco brings together hikers, backpackers, and outdoor adventurers to share the stories, lessons, and inspiration they’ve found in the great outdoors. From life-changing summits to quiet moments on local trails, our guests open up about how nature has shaped their journeys—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every epi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 198 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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🎙️ For years, Christian O'Connor was what he calls a "hardliner gatekeeper", quietly discouraging people from the Arizona backcountry he grew up in. Then he became a guide.
Christian traces the path from a Montreal kid dropped int... more
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🎙️ Three years since his first episode, Justin "JustRoc" Rimon is back on Hikes and Mics. Host of the Just Trek Podcast, founder of the Just Trek Crew, and the guy whose Star Wars-themed group hike helped inspire Yakima Valley Trek... more
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🎙️ Four years ago, Hikes and Mics started with a folding table, a mic, and total strangers at trailheads. Now, closing in on 200 episodes, the tables get turned — literally. For this anniversary special, my longtime guest and frien... more
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🎙️ Larkin returns to Hikes and Mics — two years after his first episode, and 14 months deeper into life as a park ranger.
He traded Eastern Washington's basalt columns for the red rock of Moab, Utah, and he's back to catch us up ... more
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Season 14 is OFF THE CHARTS! 🔥🔥🔥
Ok, I’m biased because I was a guest on the podcast — but I’m
Also a listener and a huge fan of the show. Ivan and Jordyn are the BEST and if you are a hiker, you simply must listen!! I listen to every episode and continually find myself inspired and learning something new from each guest. Highly recommended, one of my absolute favorite podcasts!!
Inspiring, informative, and entertaining; this podcast is a welcome respite from the chaos outside of nature.
Thanks for the informative content. Entertaining, and educational😊
Enjoyed the most recent episode covering the Lake District, my particular interest. I will now binge listen to the rest of the episodes 👍 Great show
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A hiking-focused interview series that blends adventure storytelling with practical outdoor wisdom. Conversations center on trail experiences, backcountry skills, gear, and mindset shifts from elite hikers, climbers, filmmakers, researchers, and endurance athletes. Guests bring real-world lessons—from resilience on long through-hikes and polar expeditions to building outdoor brands and storytelling projects—while episodes mix personal journeys with actionable tips for safer, more meaningful time in nature. A standout pattern is its accessible, down-to-earth vibe, the recurring emphasis on community and inclusivity in the outdoors, and a breezy, listener-friendly lightning round that caps each show with quick-fire reflections.
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