Podcast Episodes to Fuel Your Adventurous Spirit
I’ve had the absolute pleasure of being a guest on several podcasts in the last couple of months! I’m dropping them all here so that there’s a convenient place to catch them all.
If you love backcountry adventures or wanna to hear me gush about the Hexatrek, these episodes are for you!
The Hike Podcast
A fun episode with Lori from The Hike Podcast. We chat about all things Hexatrek. Find a link to the episode below. “Lauren hiked France's thru hiking trail called the Hexatrek over the summer. She was the first North American woman to thru hike the trail. In this episode she shares some of her on trail experiences and we chat a little bit about the PCT and some of her other backpacking adventures.”
Backpacker Radio
I get to sit down with Zach and Chaunce at their studio in Denver. It was such a trip being on this podcast since I used to listen to it before I ever stepped foot on a thru-hike!
“Lauren has hiked both the Colorado Trail and Sunshine Coast Trail along with a solid chunk of the PCT, but the focus of today’s episode is her recent thru-hike of the nearly 1,900-mile HexaTrek across France. Lauren gives us an in-depth run down of her trek and the trail at large, including the HexaTrek’s specific geography, the resupply and vibe of the country’s quaint villages, the unique, French cultural quirks (including happening upon a nudist camp), the campsites, hitchhiking in France, the food and wine, camping next to castles and on ridgelines in the Alps, and much more. In a nutshell, this trail which you’ve likely never heard of is about to rocket up your bucket list. You’ve been warned.”
The Trail Show
“On this month’s Trail Show special guest joins us to talk about baguette vending machines, a colossal amount of daily elevation gain, and France’s newest long distance hiking trail the , POD discusses sheep on , season, slak shaks, and new national parks, OOO does a marathon, D-Low is overwhelmed with Vermont beer, Disco explores backcountry bogeys, POD gets coached, the Holly Jolly Trail Show is debuted on the Hotline, and we shout out the Active Adult Center. “
Trailmark Podcast
“Lauren Roerick, known as "Longway" in the thru-hiking community, is a seasoned adventurer from Alberta, Canada, now semi-based in Vancouver. Since 2019, Lauren has evolved from a backpacking newcomer into an experienced hiker, completing trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, which deeply influenced her views on personal freedom and self-reliance. She openly discusses the mental and physical challenges of thru-hiking and has a background in marketing communications, having lived in Taiwan and Berlin. Her diverse experiences enrich her perspectives on minimalism and authentic living, making her insights valuable for those interested in adventure and personal growth.”
“Thru hiker and author Lauren "Long Way" Roerick joins Doc in the studio to talk about some less familiar thru hikes out there. Settle in and buckle up as Long Way covers some serious territory in this episode, including discussion of Piglet, sunhoodies, thigh high mud, the Hexatrek, rugby, jiu jitsu, Chinese tonal throat singing, raccoon-like activities, hypothermic fun, the magic of not knowing what you're doing, Te Araroa, and the right to bivouac. An instant classic.”
The Uplifters
Episode 70: Lauren Roerick is Empowering Women in the Wilderness and Teaching Us to Embrace the Journey
“In this week's episode, you’ll meet Lauren Roerick, a trailblazing adventurer who's redefining what it means to take a walk in the woods. As the first North American woman to hike the 3,000-kilometer Hexatrek across France, Lauren has spent months at a time immersed in nature, pushing her limits, and learning profound life lessons along the way.”
