Just Trek Podcast

Justin "Justroc" Rimon
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Just Trek Podcast

Do you love adventure and the great outdoors? Then give this adventure podcast a listen and hear transformational conversations and stories from inspirational hikers, outdoor entrepreneurs, solo world travelers, environmentalists, writers, and creatives from the LA + SoCal community and beyond. Learns tips & tricks for exploring, life lessons from our guests, discover new places to explore, and how spending time in nature can improve your mental health. We aim to inspire, motivate, and elevate you to a higher well being through these adventure filled conversations. Follow on IG: @just.trek

  1. #85 | The Spirit of Exploration: Kenzie Smith’s Backpacking Journey with HIGHLANDER Adventure, Global Hiking + Backpacking Festival Makes Its Grand Return To SoCal's Big Bear Lake Paradise

    MAY 20

    #85 | The Spirit of Exploration: Kenzie Smith’s Backpacking Journey with HIGHLANDER Adventure, Global Hiking + Backpacking Festival Makes Its Grand Return To SoCal's Big Bear Lake Paradise

    On this episode I have Utah based adventure enthusiast, outdoor podcaster, content creator, backpacker, Vice President of Responsible Stewardship, and HIGHLANDER Adventure ambassador, Kenzie Smith, join me on the show.  In this special event edition episode, we chatted about all things related to HIGHLANDER Adventure and the upcoming Big Bear Lake hiking + backpacking festival going down from June 17-21 here in Southern California. We talked about how Kenzie first discovered HIGHLANDER Adventure and became an ambassador, the five different epic event formats participants can choose from, what’s included in each registration, Kenzie’s most memorable experiences during HIGHLANDER Montana and Big Bear Lake, the different activities and entertainment that happen throughout this multi-day event, what participants can expect on their journey to the finish line, tips for beginner & advanced backpackers, the big afterparty for all participants and why HIGHLANDER Adventure is for anyone no matter their hiking or backpacking skill level.  Register now for Big Bear Lake on https://www.highlanderadventure.com/en-us/big-bear-lake. Use code “JUSTTREK_HL20” and get 20% off your registration for any format except Lyra. The code will only last 1 more week! Rent gear for Highlander Big Bear on https://www.highlanderadventure.com/en-us/big-bear-lake/gear-rentals-new Watch Youtube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g037l1mE84 Follow Kenzie on https://www.instagram.com/messagesfromthemountains Follow HIGHLANDER adventure on https://www.instagram.com/highlander.usa/ Learn more about HIGHLANDER on https://www.highlanderadventure.com/ Follow Just Trek on IG https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/ Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠⁠ Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠ Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠ Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or DM on Instagram @just.trek

    1h 11m
  2. #84 | Rediscovering the Forgotten: Uncovering The Magic of BLM Land, Releasing “The Enduring Wild,” Jaw Dropping Wildlife Encounters, and How Public Lands Are Under The Greatest Threat w/ Josh Jackson

    MAY 9

    #84 | Rediscovering the Forgotten: Uncovering The Magic of BLM Land, Releasing “The Enduring Wild,” Jaw Dropping Wildlife Encounters, and How Public Lands Are Under The Greatest Threat w/ Josh Jackson

    On this episode I have LA based trekker, writer, photographer, conservationist, and leading voice of public lands managed by BLM, Josh Jackson of Forgotten Lands Project, join me on the show.  We chatted about Josh’s first meaningful memories out in nature, why he moved from the Midwest to the West Coast, what sparked his deep love for BLM land, the origin story to creating the Forgotten Lands Project and the inspiration behind “The Enduring Wild,” his top 3 BLM lands in California, tips for exploring these forgotten and remote landscapes, his recent Superbloom camping trip with USAL Project at the Carrizo plain, his thoughts on the current state of affairs of our public lands and what we can do to help protect them, how BLM lands are the ancestral homelands of the native tribes, his most special interactions with wildlife, and the one forgotten land experience that was the most unforgettable for him. _________________ This episode is brought to you by HIGHLANDER Adventure. HIGHLANDER, a hiking event series present in 20+ countries worldwide, returns to Big Bear Lake, California for its fourth epic year from June 17-21. Choose your challenge - from 14 to 82 miles and experience between a 1-5 day hike through the majestic San Bernardino Mountains with all logistics and safety taken care of by the organizers. Use code “JUSTTREK_HL20” for 20% off any format (except Lyra). Trek on over to https://www.highlanderadventure.com/en-us/big-bear-lake and register now. Watch Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2hbYdOuCaE Follow Josh & Forgotten Lands Project on https://www.instagram.com/forgottenlandsproject Pre-Order his upcoming book “The Enduring Wild” on https://www.forgottenlandsproject.com/the-book Subscribe to Forgotten Lands Newsletter on https://forgottenlands.substack.com/ Visit Forgotten Lands Project website on https://www.forgottenlandsproject.com/ Purchase tickets to SAMO Fund’s "Trail Forever" celebration feat. guest speaker Josh Jackson on https://tinyurl.com/58xx6zbk Check out USAL Project's nature experiences on https://www.usalproject.com/ Follow Just Trek on IG https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/ Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠⁠ Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠ Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠ Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or DM on Instagram @just.trek

    2h 5m
  3. #83 | Exclusive Recording From The 5 Year Anniversary Live Podcast Show feat. Nicole Snell, Victor Martinez, Jaclyn Cosgrove, Joshua Walker, and moderated by Justin "Justroc" Rimon

    APR 22

    #83 | Exclusive Recording From The 5 Year Anniversary Live Podcast Show feat. Nicole Snell, Victor Martinez, Jaclyn Cosgrove, Joshua Walker, and moderated by Justin "Justroc" Rimon

    On this episode, I release the full recording from our third ever live podcast show. It was filmed at the Just Trek Podcast 5 Year Anniversary celebration on Sat, April 5th at the Happier Cafe by TADAA.Coffee space in Frogtown, Los Angeles. The live podcast show featured an all star panel of previous podcast guests that included Joshua Walker (outdoor content creator + travel blogger), Nicole Snell (CEO of Girls Right Back, Founder of Outdoor Defense), Victor Martinez (Founder of The LA Trail Killers), and Jaclyn Cosgrove  (Outdoor Reporter at the LA Times), and myself as the moderator. It was an entertaining and impactful group conversation that definitely left a major impression on the audience.  We chatted about what sparked their love for the Great Outdoors,  the importance of solo exploring, their most memorable outdoor adventures + travel experiences, and what the historic LA fires have taught them.  After the group discussion, we opened up a live Q&A to the audience so that everyone could join in on the fun and ask the guests their own questions and show them some love. ________________________ This episode is brought to you by HIGHLANDER Adventure. HIGHLANDER, a hiking event series that is present in 20+ countries worldwide, returns to Big Bear Lake, California for its fourth epic year from June 17-21. Choose your challenge - from 14 to 82 miles and experience between a 1-5 day hike through the majestic San Bernardino Mountains with all logistics and safety taken care of by the organizers. Use code “JUSTTREK_HL20” for 20% off any format (except Lyra). Trek on over to highlanderadventure.com and register now.  Watch Youtube version on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55lmLs3oLbU Event was in partnership with Happier Cafe by TADAA.Coffee We'd like to thank our event sponsors Parks Project, AllTrails, KEEN, Topo Designs, HIGHLANDER Adventure, Trail Threadz, Juneshine, Easyrider, and Parch. Follow our guest panelists on instagram www.instagram.com/joshyoutrippin,  www.instagram.com/adventuresofnik, www.instagram.com/vic_of_earth, www.instagram.com/jacinthewild.la Support Just Trek on Patreon www.patreon.com/justtrek Shop Just Trek merch on https://www.justtrek.net/shop Listen to more podcast episodes on https://www.justtrek.net Want to send me a message? Email me at [email protected] or DM on Instagram @just.trek

    1h 19m
  4. #82 | Traversing Time: Reaching The Podcast's 5 Year Milestone, Most Memorable Outdoor Recording, and Reflecting On The Podcasting Journey with Justin "Justroc" Rimon

    MAR 31

    #82 | Traversing Time: Reaching The Podcast's 5 Year Milestone, Most Memorable Outdoor Recording, and Reflecting On The Podcasting Journey with Justin "Justroc" Rimon

    On this solo episode, I share my feelings on reaching the big 5 year anniversary milestone of the show. Join me on a trek down memory lane as I share how we celebrated past podcast anniversaries, my most memorable outdoor recording, and my reflections on the podcasting journey. I even received a surprise voice message from one of our most legendary guests on the show which was a very heartwarming message. Thank you everyone for all your support these past 5 years. Your support has meant the world to me. If you are local to the LA/SoCal region, I invite you to join us for our big 5 year Anniversary event going down on Sat, April 5th at the Happier Cafe space in Frogtown, Los Angeles. The event will feature our third ever live podcast show featuring special guest panelists Jaclyn Cosgrove, Nicole Snell, Joshua Walker, Victor Martinez, and myself as the moderator. Join us for the Just Trek Pod 5 Year Anniversary on April 5th: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjv3w⁠ Follow Just Trek on IG https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/ Made a B-Day Donation on venmo.com/justroc or via zelle with email "[email protected]" Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠⁠ Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠ Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠ Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or DM on Instagram @just.trek

    17 min
  5. #81 | The Art Of Trekking & Outdoor Reporting For The LA Times, The Impact Of The LA Fire Crisis & National Park Mass Firings, Outdoor Survival Stories and "The Wild" Legacy with Jaclyn Cosgrove

    MAR 18

    #81 | The Art Of Trekking & Outdoor Reporting For The LA Times, The Impact Of The LA Fire Crisis & National Park Mass Firings, Outdoor Survival Stories and "The Wild" Legacy with Jaclyn Cosgrove

    On this episode I have LA based trekker and outdoor reporter for the LA Times, Jaclyn Cosgrove (they/them), join me on the show. We chatted about Jaclyn's emotions towards the historic LA fire crisis that ravaged entire urban communities, the impact of the National Park mass firings + park protests, outdoor survival stories, how their brother’s passing led to their transformative hiking journey, completing the Six Pack of Peaks Challenge, their experience being the writer for the LA Times The Wild outdoor newsletter, their top trails in SoCal, hiking hacks & outdoor tips, their desire to explore the Backbone trail in the Santa Monica mountains, joy & inclusivity in the Great Outdoors, and the one outdoor experience they would relive all over again.  Watch Youtube video version: https://tinyurl.com/y68hk99s Follow Jaclyn on https://www.instagram.com/jacinthewild.la/ Sign up for LA Times The Wild for free on https://www.latimes.com/newsletters/the-wild Follow Just Trek on IG https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/ Join us for the Just Trek Pod 5 Year Anniversary on April 5th: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjv3w Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠⁠ Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠ Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠ Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or DM on Instagram @just.trek

    2h 9m
  6. #80 | Revitalizing Tribal Culture, Chumash Powered Canoe Crossings to Channel Islands, Presiding Over Mountain Lion P-22's Burial, Indigenous Insights, The Importance Of Storytelling with Alan Salazar

    MAR 4

    #80 | Revitalizing Tribal Culture, Chumash Powered Canoe Crossings to Channel Islands, Presiding Over Mountain Lion P-22's Burial, Indigenous Insights, The Importance Of Storytelling with Alan Salazar

    On this episode I have Ventura based native storyteller & educator, tribal spiritual adviser, Native American activist, Chumash canoe paddler, and tribal elder in the Fernandeno Tataviam & Ventureno Chumash tribes, Alan Salazar, join me on the show. He is an absolute living legend for his contributions to Native American heritage and education. We chat about his first meaningful memories out in nature, how his father played a major role in him embracing his indigenous roots at a young age,, top mountains &  trails in SoCal, the importance of revitalizing tribal culture along with wildlife and native plants, what the Chumash and Tataviam tribes were most known for, the importance of storytelling in tribal culture, presiding over the burial of celebrity mountain lion P22, tribal wisdom & tips when exploring out in nature, the history of building Chumash canoes and being featured in a Patagonia film, his once in a lifetime experience of being apart of the first canoe crossing to Channel Islands in over 150 years, how tribal people built California, and the one outdoor experience he would relive all over again. Shout out to the Museum of Ventura County for graciously allowing us to record this episode in their beautiful outdoor patio courtyard! This museum is a true gem, preserving and celebrating the rich history, art, and culture of Ventura County. Make sure to give their museum a visit in downtown Ventura. Watch Youtube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlTXEVB-Y4Y Shop Alan's tribal story books on https://www.sunspritehandwork.com/ Watch Patagonia Film feat. Alan Salazar on https://tinyurl.com/mrxzedh6 Visit and check out the Museum of Ventura County on https://venturamuseum.org/ and follow on https://www.instagram.com/museumofventuracounty/ Follow Just Trek on IG https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/ Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠⁠ Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠ Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠ Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or DM on Instagram @just.trek

    2h 18m
  7. #79 | Dog Influencer Steals Trek Spotlight, Winning Top Episode of 2024, Cherished Trail Memories With Her Dogs, Mount Rainier & El Salvador Explorations, and Hiking Rocky Peak Summit with Tomasa

    FEB 11

    #79 | Dog Influencer Steals Trek Spotlight, Winning Top Episode of 2024, Cherished Trail Memories With Her Dogs, Mount Rainier & El Salvador Explorations, and Hiking Rocky Peak Summit with Tomasa

    For episode 79, I recorded with previous guest and fan favorite, Tomasa aka @iamoneness11, at Rocky Peak Summit in the Santa Susanna mountains in Los Angeles County. Even her beloved golden retriever named Miso joins us on the pod! Tomasa is a SoCal based trekker, peak bagger, backpacker, outdoor content creator, solo female world traveler, and was our Top Spotify Episode of 2024. We chatted about her cherished trail memories with her dogs, her emotions winning the top episode of 2024 award, her impressions of Rocky Peak summit trail, how 2024 was a challenging year for her, recents travels to Washington State, and her travels back to the Motherland that being El Salvador. This episode is part of the Trek Talks series where I record on trail conversations with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. It is more raw and candid perspective of our guest’s outdoor adventures as these conversations are more unscripted and in the moment. ** Video version is available on Spotify + Youtube channel - all other streaming platforms are audio versions** Follow Tomasa & Miso on https://www.instagram.com/iamoneness11/ and https://www.instagram.com/miso_the_golden/# Listen to Tomasa's previous episode on https://tinyurl.com/4ahpnnmz Follow Just Trek on https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/ Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠⁠ Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠ Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠ Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or DM on Instagram @just.trek

    37 min
  8. #78 | Trekking The Tropics: Adventuring Through The Philippine Islands, From Climbing Iconic Peaks To Scuba Diving Majestic Ocean Floors, And Finding Freedom Outdoors with Simon Guinto

    JAN 28

    #78 | Trekking The Tropics: Adventuring Through The Philippine Islands, From Climbing Iconic Peaks To Scuba Diving Majestic Ocean Floors, And Finding Freedom Outdoors with Simon Guinto

    On this episode I have Philippines based adventure enthusiast, climber, trekker, dirt biker, scuba diver, model, and director, Simon Guinto, join me on the show. We chatted about his favorite outdoor adventure activities, why he moved from the US to the Philippines, his most memorable climb, summiting & trail running Mount Pulag - the tallest mountain on Luzon island & third tallest peak in the Philippines, his sunrise experience with the LA Trail Killers, his travels to the magical island of Palawan, how the Philippines natural landscapes differ from the rest of the world, getting inked from the world’s oldest tattoo artist, and how he was a cliff diver in a famous beer commercial. This episode was extra special as Simon was our first ever international guest that we got to record with in person. Follow Simon on https://instagram.com/simong.og Follow Bad Eye Deli on https://www.instagram.com/badeyedeliph Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠⁠ Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠ Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠ Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or DM on Instagram @just.trek

    44 min
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Do you love adventure and the great outdoors? Then give this adventure podcast a listen and hear transformational conversations and stories from inspirational hikers, outdoor entrepreneurs, solo world travelers, environmentalists, writers, and creatives from the LA + SoCal community and beyond. Learns tips & tricks for exploring, life lessons from our guests, discover new places to explore, and how spending time in nature can improve your mental health. We aim to inspire, motivate, and elevate you to a higher well being through these adventure filled conversations. Follow on IG: @just.trek

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  • Creator
    Justin "Justroc" Rimon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Justin "Justroc" Rimon
  • Show Website
    Just Trek Podcast

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