Take A F’N Hike Podcast

He is a waterfall chaser and will make sure his hiking adventures include some kind of rock formation. Thurro has visted 23 states and some amazing parks. Some of those include Smith Rock state park, Valley of Fire, Red Rock Canyon, Glacier National park among others and he gives some great tips on must do hikes if you plan to visit any of these. He also gives some tips on car camping. We talk about why he took a break from social media but he’s making a come back with his IG live that will include special guests and fun trivia games. His first episode will air on February 21, 2023 @8pm Mountain time. So don’t Forgot to tune in! Shouts outs @booksie_wanders @0dd2see. Also, check out his first episode-Episode 31.

Who is @Eagle_Warrior _1?! Why did she start hiking? What is her motivation? How does she find time? She answers quite a few questions from her followers including the hiking groups that inspired her to come up with her hiking name. You will be surprised on some things you don’t know about her! I met Vicky for the first time on the first annual 9/11 Take A F’N Hike at hellhole canyon! And holy shit was it a hellhole hike! Vicky has completed so many bucket lists hikes and still has some more on her list. Take a listen to one of Vicky’s friend, Martha who joins her on the podcast recording and has nothing but positive things to say about her. Listen for shout outs! Vicky is such an inspiration to the hiking community, especially women! Her energy is always a positive vibe! So grab that drink, kick back and take a listen to our conversation. We had such a great time especially the closed door pole workout!! (Sorry, Not in this recording)

On this next episode I have a guest by the name of Frank Rojas his name on Instagram is frank_e_rojas4 give him a follow. We are podcasting at the top of Monserate Mountain trail.  We met about 3 years ago on Instagram and then finally hiked together last year on September 11. Holy shit, he made me laugh then and made me laugh even more on this podcast.  He caught my attention with some of his hiking photos. He gets up at 2 or 3 am and loves catching the sunrise and being above the clouds. Not only that, but he is just such a funny guy and never forgets to pack his Modelo Especial. Find out how he keeps those suckers so cold. It was hard for me not to laugh every minute. I had no idea what type of work he did and its pretty impressive and such an important job. He describes himself as a very reserved person. But, after a couple beers though, he loosens up a bit. Find out who his inner celebrity is and what his intro song would be @monica_crayolla. Find out how us little people look from way up there @monsterrrtattt. For those of you that know Frank, you know what I’m talking about. Frank definitely has a passion for the outdoors. Find out what ALV means @socal_hillibillies. Listen for shout outs at the end! I hope that one day you get to meet Frank and hike with him, well maybe….Anyways, crack those beers open and relax and enjoy this episode! "It's Modelo time". (I do not own the rights to this quote.) (Explicit content)

Come and venture where no man has gone before! That's right, take a listen to Nick's journey as he continues to bag some peaks that are unknown to many. He ventures out of his norm. He has accomplished about 55 peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains. The San Gabriel Mountains are located in Southern California, part of the Los Angeles National Forest. Nick has a passion for hiking and has made a personal goal for himself to hike all the peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains. We talk about how many he has left on his list to do and how he hopes to accomplish those. He shares some amazing hiking stories and people he has met along the way. Nick shares one thing about him that most people don't know. He answers some questions for the followers and gives some shouts @rockhoundhiker @kool_kat_adventures @hikerevolution. Many laughs!!!

Has The Lost Coast Trail been on your list? Where is the LCT? It's about 230 miles North of San Francisco and 60 miles South of Eureka. It is a about a 25 mile stretch on the California Coast. Truly a unique experience! And, I had the pleasure of interviewing this amazing person, Elizabeth! She just recently completed a backpacking trip on the LCT. She shared this adventure with @adventureswithanjelica, @happyluluciernaga, @_nayely_xoxo,. She talks about her experience, tips, advice and don't forget the gummies! These women share such an amazing accomplishment. Elizabeth has a unique background. Elizabeth also creates stickers and cards and sells these unique items on her website, elizbethinfocus.com. She is a true inspiration and she will definitely get you motivated! Shouts out to @h1ghhikers, @_outadvplus_  and among others. This episode will surely have you laughing! Once you listen, you too, will want to plan with trip to LCT!

Come and relive my first solo hike with me! I trekked 38.5 miles over a period of 4 nights and 5 days on this beautiful Island known as Santa Catalina. One of the nine Channel Islands here in California. This was a very emotional backpacking trip for me. Thinking that I may not be able to finish it. You will get to hear me sob a little. You will also get to hear why I did this hike solo, how I booked my campsites, my preparation, the gear I used, tips and advice. I saved the best for last, which is the interviews I did on several backpackers and two of them were solo female hikers. One of the greatest things I witnessed on this trail was that one of my new trail friends, (Winter), received some amazing news. She passed her CPA exam! So, congratulations to you Winter! Shout outs to Marian @skywaytofreedom, Winter @wynnie_rose, Erina @queenhart, Amy @amy_dodson, Donna, Michael, Michelle @michhyam, Kristina @kristinacge23. Amazing people I met. You will need to listen to their interview. Once you listen to my story and then theirs, you will get a better perspective on Trans-Catalina and then decide for yourself if you will attempt this trail yourself one day!

The hiking community is like family and this is what Kevin from A toda madre hikers feels strongly about. Kevin talks about his passion for hiking and how all that got started for him. He also talks about who’s been the greatest influencers for him. Kevin gives some great shout outs throughout and at the end and definitely admires his wife to the fullest. “Without her none of this would be possible.”-Kevin

He is definitely a funny guy we had a great time podcasting and I hope to hike with him soon!

Will Powah tells his story about the gorgeous Trans Catalina. One of the Channel Islands here in California. A must do backpacking trip. He talks about how he prepared for this backpacking trip. We discuss his first “real” hike and how that motivated him more on hiking and then eventually backpacking. We talk about his recent injury and how’s he is coping. Want yo hear more? Take a listen! Fue those of you who responded to my question on Sep. 30, on why you hike, well, Acknowledgments are done at the beginning of this episode.