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Just Trek Podcast

Justin "Justroc" Rimon

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

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01:25:59

#23 | Creating The Future Beats Show, How Music Can...

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2021/01/01

On this episode I have London based international DJ, radio show host & producer, green tea connoisseur, nature lover, space enthusiast, and the creator of The Future Beats Show (TFBS), Complexion, join me on the show. We talk about the origins of TFBS, how music can make walks & treks better and open up your mind, why sunsets are his favorite part of the day, his US DJ tour, and his fascination with space. This episode means the world to me because Complexion's show has been the soundtrack

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01:49:38

#22 | Chasing 15 Waterfalls in Hawaii, 24 miles Grand...

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2020/12/10

On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, adventurer, outdoor blogger, and mental health advocate, Ayumi Nicole, join me on the show. We talk about how California sparked her hiking journey, top 5 hiking adventures, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim B-Day Trek, tips & advice for challenging day hikes, mental health awareness, and her Iron Mountain experience. We further discuss her adventures in Hawaii, her first and only 14er Quandary Peak, Mount Baldy, and the Grand Canyon. Ayumi has been chasing

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02:20:41

#21 | Completing the Six Pack of Peaks Challenge,...

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2020/11/11

On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, video creator, award-winning director, and member of the #JustTrekCrew, Mitchel Dumlao, join me on the show. We talk about Mitchel's journey completing the SoCal Six Pack of Peaks challenge this year, tips & tricks for capturing outdoor content (phone, DSLR, drone, etc), cultivating a mindset to rise above the pandemic, launching Video Content school, and his show the Creative Haven Podcast. We talk about our adventures on Mount Baldy, Strawberry Peak

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01:45:45

#20 | Hardcore Trail Running Experiences, Solo...

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2020/10/21

On this episode I have LA based ultra runner, peak bagger, explorer, creator of Wellness on the Trails, and TRVRS Outdoor Ambassador, Daisy Martinez, join me on the show. We talk about about how she became a TRVRS Outdoor Athlete, her intense trail running experiences, solo adventures for well being, tips for finding trail conditions, her C2C & C2C2C experiences, and re-discovering Griffith Park. We also discuss her platform called Wellness on the Trails and the importance of taking care of the

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01:56:13

#19 | Being an African American on the Trails,...

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2020/09/30

On this episode, I jump into part 2 of Ray Medearis' story. He is a Northern California based trekker, explorer, US Marine veteran, and is the creator of California Hiking Group. We talk about his experience being an African American on the trails, his intense journey as a US Marine, military hikes in comparison to Iron Mountain, fighting for his country yet being treated like a 2nd class citizen, and the vital role of the outdoors in his life after the armed forces. We dig deep into Ray's story and

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01:54:56

#18 | Creating California Hiking Group, Nature's...

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2020/09/24

On this episode I have California based peak bagger, explorer, US Marine veteran, and the creator of California Hiking Group, Ray Medearis, join me on the show. We talk about about how the great outdoors saved his life, the origins behind @CaliforniaHikingGroup, his #52HikeChallenge feature, Black Lives Matter, tips for long day hikes, and his favorite hikes in all of California. We also discuss the catalyst to why Ray recently felt it was important to reveal himself to the outdoor community - an

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01:50:28

#17 | Solo Female Trekking, Tips for Solo...

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2020/09/09

On this episode I have SoCal based mountaineer, blogger, explorer, and solo female trekker and backpacker, McKenna Mobley, join me on the show. We talk about about her recent Mt. Whitney journey, how Alaska sparked her hiking passion, thru-hiking 300+ miles of the Arizona Trail, tips for solo backpacking & mountaineering, and her favorite Southern California mountains. We also discuss outdoor activism and her perspective of being a female on the trails. Follow McKenna Mobley on Instagram

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01:27:52

#16 | Running & Training with Manny Pacquiao,...

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2020/09/02

On this episode I have LA based runner, explorer, peak bagger, DJ & musician, and culture + brand marketer, Mark Faicol, join me on the show. We talk about running and training with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, our beginning peak bagging journey together, summiting LA's toughest mountains (Iron Mt, Mt Baldy, Strawberry Peak), running & hiking tips, and his experience completing the LA marathon 3 times. Mark is a renaissance man who always continues to inspire, motivate, and elevate those

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01:23:34

#15 | Tips for Solo Female Travel, Trusting the...

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2020/08/18

On this episode I have Toronto based international explorer, digital entrepreneur, global trekker, and solo female traveler, Sarah Angela Nacario, join me on the show. We talk about the challenges of being a female solo traveler, trusting the kindness of strangers, tips and advice for solo travel, and the kindness of the backpacking community. Sarah has traveled to over 35+ countries and has experienced countless adventures all over the world. She concludes the episode with a touching memoir to what

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01:23:48

#14 | Creating Complete Summit Hiking, The...

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2020/08/05

On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, explorer, community leader, and the founder of Complete Summit hiking, Jesse Vallejo, join me on the show. We talk about the backstory behind Complete Summit, tips & advice for long day hikes, his favorite Southern California mountains, and the awesome work he has done in the community. Jesse aims to spread the positivity we share in the mountains to the rest of the world. He lives by the slogan A.I.M. -- Achieve, Inspire, and Motivate one mountain at

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01:42:20

#13 | Exploring America's National Parks, Strawberry...

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2020/07/30

On this episode I have California based peak bagger, nature lover, rock climber, and national park explorer, Francis Ngo (@sicnarfone), join me on the show. We talk about his love for national parks (Yosemite, Zion, Crater Lake, etc) , tips for long day hikes, his Eastern Sierras getaway trip, and our journey tackling the Six Pack of Peaks challenge last year together. We reminisce about treks like Strawberry Peak (Mountaineer's Route), Cucamonga peak during a storm, Mt. Wilson, and his Mt. Baldy

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02:26:11

#12 | Mount Whitney: A tale of two journeys on the...

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2020/07/17

On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, travel nurse, and adventurer, Katie Beczak (@katiefrances42), join me on the show. We talk about her wild Mount Whitney experience and how it was a tale of two journeys. One being a triumphant story of conquering the tallest mountain in the continental US and the other being a rescue story of her being saved by a helicopter. It was a day for the memory books that she will never forget and for the rest of our group as well. We dive into her training for

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00:54:43

#11 | Dangerous experiences on the trail, Greatest...

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2020/07/09

On this episode, I jump into part 2 of Jesse Fernandez's story. He is a LA based peak bagger, trail boss, and is the founder of the group MidWeekHikers. We talk about his dangerous experiences in the mountains, his greatest fears while on a hike, how I met him at his Sunset Peak B-Day celebration, and who inspires him in the outdoor community. Follow MidWeekHikers on Instagram @midweekhikers View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at

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00:49:30

#10 | Creating MidWeekHikers, Tips for strenuous day...

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2020/07/01

On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, dog lover, mechanic, trail boss, and the founder of MidWeekHikers, Jess Fernandez, join me on the show. We talk about the backstory behind creating MidWeekHikers, tips for long day hikes, Iron Mountain to Mount Baldy (aka San Antonio Ridge Traverse), and must do outdoor experiences in the Southern California mountains. Jesse is a beloved person in the outdoor community who has brought many people together through his infectious energy and humor. This is

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01:46:02

#9 | Conquering Mt. Whitney in one day (22 miles),...

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2020/06/24

On this episode I have California based peak bagger, explorer, nurse, and international trekker, Kaye Treso (@the_petite_trekker), join me on the show. We talk about our epic journey conquering Mt. Whitney - the tallest mountain in the continental United States @ 14,508 feet. We did this as a 22 mile day hike in July 2019 and it was an adventure for the books that we will never forget - one of our group members got injured and was helicoptered off the mountain by Search and Rescue. Kaye and I were

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01:14:40

#8 | Creating RYP Hiking, 7 Peak Family Challenge,...

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2020/06/17

On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, poet, designer, youth advocate, and the founder of RYP Hiking, Jose Zelada, join me on the show. We talk about building community + positive relationships, his favorite hikes in SoCal, persevering Iron Mountain, the story behind RYP Hiking, and how he uses his platform to serve youth at risk and families. Add another hiking challenge to your bucket list and check out the 7 Peak Family challenge curated by Jose which includes peaks such as Sunset peak, San

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01:40:29

# 7 | Creating TRVRS Outdoors, Fool's Traverse...

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2020/06/11

On this episode I have fellow mountaineer, ultra runner, and the founder of TRVRS Outdoors & the Fool's Traverse, Ricardo Soria, join me on the show. We talk about how he turned an unfortunate incident into an outdoor + lifestyle brand loved by the SoCal community, his design and entrepreneurial background, stories from his wild outdoor adventures, essential tips for backcountry hikes (ie. Cactus to Clouds, San Antonio Ridge Traverse, Triplet Rocks), and how I discovered his brand on Mount

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01:25:04

#6 | Trekking Mt. Whitney, The 52 Hike Challenge,...

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2020/06/05

On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, runner, explorer, and the founder of #JaguarHikes, Salvador Alvarez (@jaguarhikes, @jaguarruns) join me on the show. We talk about his epic Mt. Whitney journey, how the 52 Hike Challenge provided a spark, essential hiking tips for long day hikes, the story behind his group Jaguar Hikes, and how his Jaguar team are supporting good causes through the #JaguarRuns challenge every month. To conclude the episode, Sal leaves us with a powerful quote in regards

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01:19:58

#5 | Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge, Tips for long day...

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2020/05/20

On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, educator, and explorer Dora Santana (@hiking_lotusflower) join me on the show. We talk about her journey completing the SoCal Six Pack of Peaks challenge, tips for long day hikes, slaying the beast Iron Mountain, and how hiking has been a transformational journey to becoming the best version of herself and achieving sobriety. To conclude the episode, we have a fun rapid fire question segment and Dora leaves us with a powerful final message about self love

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00:55:07

#4 | From International Model to California Peak...

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2020/05/13

On this episode I have International model, actress, and California peak bagger Paloma Esmeria (@palomagram) join me on the show. We talk about her big move from the Philippines to Los Angeles, how the Wisdom tree hike sparked her peak bagging mentality, her journey completing the Six Pack of Peaks challenge, and surviving hypothermia at San Gorgonio and a heat stroke at The Punch Bowl. Paloma was my first hiking inspiration and she laid the foundation for me to become a hardcore hiker with her

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