Just Trek Podcast

#41 | LA as one of the greatest hiking cities in the US, Launching the LA TIMES "The Wild" Newsletter, Summiting Mount Whitney since 1991, and Promoting the SoCal Great Outdoors with Mary Forgione


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On this episode I have LA based trekker, outdoor adventurer,  travel + outdoor writer, outings leader for the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, lead journalist & blogger for the LA Times,  editor of "The Wild" newsletter, and SoCal Great Outdoors advocate, Mary Forgione, join me on the show. We chat about why LA is one of the greatest hiking cities in the US, how Griffith Park sparked her journey, her top 3 hikes in LA, the launch of LA TIMES "The Wild" newsletter & the 24 page "Go Hiking in LA" comprehensive guide, summiting Mount Whitney since 1991, interviewing a quadriplegic on the trail, and tips & advice focusing on outdoor safety. We even talk about what makes the SoCal outdoors special from the rest of the country, and the one outdoor experience she would relive all over again. Mary is the ultimate advocate for the LA/SoCal Great Outdoors constantly inspiring her fellow Angelenos to get off their couch and explore what our incredible scene has to offer. 

Follow Mary Forgione on https://www.instagram.com/maryforgionehikes/

Sign up for The Wild newsletter on https://www.latimes.com/newsletters/the-wild

Drop Mary & The Wild a line at [email protected].

Check out the LA TIMES "Go Hiking in LA" special guide on https://lat.ms/3sjnvJj

Paralyzed Peaks Documentary https://bit.ly/3e95rJl

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