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Adventure DiariesLauren Roerick: Thru Hiking The Hexatrek - France's 3000km Long Distance Backpacking TrailPlease make sure to click the 'Follow' the show - It Really helps the show, Thanks!Exploring the Hexatrek with Lauren RoerickIn this episode of Adventure Diaries, I sit down with Lauren Roerick, an adventurer, thru-hiker, and content creator who completed the Hexatrek, a 3,034 km long-distance trail across France. As the first North American woman to complete the trek, Lauren shares her experience of navigating rugged mountain landscapes, immersing herself in French culture, and overcoming the mental and physical challenges of...2025-02-2052 min
BOLOTOR PodcastA Canadian adventurer shares her journey from discovering backpacking in her 30s to tackling some of the world’s most challenging trails, Lauren Roerick.Lauren Roerick is a Canadian adventurer from Southern Alberta who discovered her passion for long-distance hiking in her 30s. After being inspired by a fellow hiker training for the Appalachian Trail, she embarked on the Pacific Crest Trail, igniting a love for thru-hiking. Since then, she has tackled challenging routes like the HexaTrek in France and the Te Araroa in New Zealand, embracing a "comfort light" approach to gear. Currently based in Vancouver, Lauren works as a set decorator for film and TV while funding her travels through vlogging, guidebooks, and outdoor sponsorships. Her next adve...2025-02-1722 min
The UpliftersLauren Roerick is Empowering Women in the Wilderness and Teaching Us to Embrace the JourneyHey Uplifters,May I ask for your help with something, right quick? I super love The Uplifters Podcast and all of the amazing stories we’ve featured. I want to make it even better for you, though - so I need your help! I've created a quick survey to understand what you love and what you'd like to hear more about. Please click here to help shape the future of The Uplifters Podcast.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...2024-07-2539 min
Hiker Trash RadioA Walking Contradiction - Lauren "Long Way" RoerickThru 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-07-221h 21
Hiker Trash RadioA Walking Contradiction - Lauren "Long Way" RoerickThru 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.
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Hiker Trash RadioThe Last 10 - Lauren "Long Way" Roerick!Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer is thru hiker and author Lauren "Long Way" Roerick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-06-2608 minHiker Trash RadioThe Last 10 - Lauren "Long Way" Roerick!Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer is thru hiker and author Lauren "Long Way" Roerick!
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Trailmark PodcastLauren Roerick: Thru-Hiking, Adventure, and TransformationLauren 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.
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Backpacker RadioLauren "Long Way" Roerick on France's New 1900-Mile HexaTrekIn today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Lauren Roerick. 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...2024-01-012h 24
The Trail ShowThe Trail Show #137: HexaTrekShow #137 – #backcountrygolf – On this month’s Trail Show special guest Lauren “Long Way” Roerick joins us to talk about baguette vending machines, a colossal amount of daily elevation gain, and France’s newest long distance hiking trail the HexaTrek, POD discusses sheep on roofs, Ruck 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. Marge’s social media habits and meeting like-minded hikers is discussed during Ask-A-Hiker.2023-12-261h 50
WandHER Podcast with Sandy & Olivia25. Making Her Own Path with Lauren RoerickA big WANDERful welcome to a special guest, Lauren Roerick! Lauren is an avid outdoor enthusiast with the newly dubbed title of being the first woman from North America to complete the Hexatrek (an over 400 mile/3034 kilometer route in France)! She gushes about her journey but also shares about her life pre backpacking……as a practicing mormon. If you enjoy listening to WandHer, please follow our podcast and rate us 5 stars! Follow Lauren on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenroerick/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenRoerick ...2023-12-061h 09
HikeThe Hexatrek with Lauren RoerickLauren 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. "The HexaTrek is a 3034 km trail, linking 14 of the most beautiful natural parks and crossing France from the Vosges to the Pyrenees. Following the mountain ridges, crossing the most beautiful valleys and stopping in the most picturesque villages, the HexaTrek is 500 points of interest, unmissables, and...2023-11-0547 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#56 How to become depression-proof with Lauren RoerickBehind the glamorous social media posts hides an uncomfortable truth that many of us experience but are afraid to speak out loud: depression. In fact, according to a University of California study, 1 in 3 entrepreneur’s experiences depression. And yet talking about dealing with mental health issues is still considered as a big fat taboo. Up until now. Today's guest is Lauren Roerick, a holistic health and depression recovery coach who launched The Undepression Project to help people overcome depression and stay depression-proof. Subscribe now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unconventionalists-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2 SHOW NOTES http://www.th...2017-01-2042 min
In bed with Aaron & Helene PodcastIBAHpod #45: special guest BAINThe best thing about the IBAHpodcast is absolutely all the friendships we have created and deepened as a result of a few recording sessions. Not only do we get to meet new people, but we get to learn so much more about those closest to us. We originally met Bain (we say "bah-een", you probably say "bayn") through BJJ and as a result have become a small part of his journey founding bainstore.com. It's such a unique concept combining real artwork and clothing in a very special and interesting way. Not only that but to...2016-12-251h 44In bed with Aaron & Helene PodcastIBAHpod #35: Special guest Lauren RoerickWelcome back to another episode of the show! This week we interview the founder of the Undepression Project, Lauren Roerick, who also happens to be the partner of long time friend and sponsor of the show, Bain! Depression is an under diagnosed mental health condition that affects about 1 in 10 people, meaning someone you know most likely suffering from this condition to varying degrees. Today we learn about it's signs, symptoms and the solutions you can put in place to combat its effects on your day to day life. It turns out that Yoga can be...2016-09-101h 23