Take A Hike

Shannon McCormick

5.0 (35)
WILDERNESS

Here to share hikers' stories and provide brainfood for outdoor enthusiasts.

07/26/2021

Rick Ridgeway

Rick Ridgeway is a world-class adventurer, content creator, and environmentalist. Rick is well-known for being the first American to climb the world's second tallest mountain (K2), receiving National Geographic's "Lifetime Achievement in Adventure" award, documenting and protecting the endangered chiru, and holding the position as Patagonia's Vice President of Environmental Initiatives and Special Media Projects. Listen as Rick talks about his lifetime accomplishments, his commitment to sustainability, and his take on what we can do to make an impact on the climate crisis. Connect with Rick on Instagram @rickridgeway Connect with Take A Hike: Follow the show: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr Find the show: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn Email Shannon: takeahikewithshannon@gmail.com ***** Music in the episode is produced by audioBAY. Tracks purchased via AudioJungle.

55 min
08/13/2019

Take A Hike with Alexander Smirnoff

Alexander Smirnoff is a SoCal native who gravitated to the snowy mountains...and then climbed them all. He got his start by adventuring with experienced outdoor athletes. Once he built up his skill set, strength, and confidence in his abilities, he went on to climb Whitney, Rainier, Orizaba and Denali. Alexander shares his Denali journey from his first missed opportunity to the moment he made it to the summit. Connect with Take A Hike: Follow the show: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr Find the show: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn Email Shannon: takeahikewithshannon@gmail.com ***** Music in the episode is produced by BigBouncyBright. Tracks purchased via AudioJungle.

1 hr
08/06/2019

Take A Hike with Jamie Siebold, Founder of Wander Woman Gear

Take a hike with Jamie Siebold, the founder and owner of Wander Woman Gear, a company that specializes in sustainable, reusable wipes. Jamie created Wander Wipes so that the perfect pee rag could exist. Her criteria? Hygienic, eco-friendly, absorbent, and scent-free. Jamie turns a sensitive topic into a fun conversation by sharing her enthusiasm for improving the female outdoor "bathroom" experience. Visit WanderWomanGear.com Follow @wanderwomangear on Instagram Connect with Take A Hike: Follow the show: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr Find the show: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn Email Shannon: takeahikewithshannon@gmail.com ***** Nature sound in the episode is produced by Cat-Track. Music in the episode is produced by BigBouncyBright. Tracks purchased via AudioJungle.

21 min
07/23/2019

Take A Hike with Heather "Anish" Anderson

Take a hike with Heather "Anish" Anderson, an award-winning, record-setting hiker who documents her tight relationship with nature through her online posts and latest book, Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home. Heather takes hiking to the extreme as an endurance athlete by continuing to shatter previous hiking records and challenging herself in the outdoor playground. Order a signed copy of Thirst today: squareup.com/store/Anishhikes Connect with Heather / Anish: anishhikes.wordpress.com Instagram: @anishhikes Facebook: Anish Hikes Twitter: @anishhikes Connect with Take A Hike: Follow the show: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr Find the show: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn If you know how to create a Wikipedia page, email Shannon: takeahikewithshannon@gmail.com ***** Music in the episode is produced by BigBouncyBright, purchased via AudioJungle.

48 min
07/02/2019

Take A Hike with Shannon through the Southern Sierra Pt. 1

Take a hike with Shannon as she relives her weekend hiking trip through the Southern Sierra. With a 28 lb pack on her back and the Mighty Group 4s by her side, she headed out from Kennedy Meadows Campground on the PCT, along the South Fork Kern River, through a burnt pass to the glorious Beck Meadows. This episode is Part One of her Sierra Club trip recap. Connect with Take A Hike: Follow the show: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr Find the show: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn E-mail Shannon: takeahikewithshannon@gmail.com ***** Music in the episode is produced by BigBouncyBright, purchased via AudioJungle.

37 min
06/25/2019

Take A Hike with Natalie Brechtel

Take a hike with Natalie Brechtel, who is a mountaineer, wilderness medicine instructor, nutritional therapy practitioner, and so much more. Her entire life has been devoted to the outdoors, and in this episode she walks us through the growth of her career while sharing information about what it takes to become confident in one's outdoor abilities. Connect with Natalie: gutzjourney.com Instagram: @natalies_gutzjourney Facebook: Gut-Z Journey Connect with Take A Hike: Follow the show: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr Find the show: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn E-mail Shannon: takeahikewithshannon@gmail.com ***** Music in the episode is produced by BigBouncyBright, purchased via AudioJungle.

45 min
06/18/2019

Take A Hike with Patrick McKusky Pt. 2

Host Shannon McCormick is back on the mic with a big ole hello and stories from her hiatus. Sierra Club leader Pat McKusky also returns to the show in Part II of the interview featured in Episode 27. Pat breaks down the need-to-know rules of trail etiquette while explaining when and why they make sense. Pat and Shannon also discuss what's next after the Wilderness Travel Course, including skills, experience trips, programs, and keeping close with fellow classmates. Connect with Pat by e-mailing him at pamckusky@att.net Connect with Take A Hike: Follow the show: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr Find the show: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn E-mail Shannon: takeahikewithshannon@gmail.com ***** Music in the episode is produced by BigBouncyBright, purchased via AudioJungle.

51 min
04/09/2019

E27: Take A Hike with Patrick McKusky

Take a hike along Yosemite's Tuolumne River, to Sierra Point, through Southern California with Sierra Club Leader Patrick McKusky. Pat has been the Assistant Leader for WTC SGV Mighty Group 4 since 1996, and has taught several students the important wilderness skills that are required to hike through the woods safely and respectfully. This episode is Part I of II. Part I, Episode 27, features Pat's hiking adventures and how he got involved with the Sierra Club's WTC in the first place. Stay tuned for Part II, Episode 28, where Shannon and Pat discuss the need-to-knows of trail etiquette. Connect with Pat by e-mailing him at pamckusky@att.net Connect with Take A Hike: Follow the show: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr Find the show: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn E-mail Shannon: takeahikewithshannon@gmail.com ***** Music in the episode is produced by BigBouncyBright, purchased via AudioJungle.

38 min

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35 Ratings

Amazing!

12/08/2021

soco1234567

Amazing host and content. Can honestly say I feel inspired after every episode!
Nice

04/25/2019

allyyyyyyyyyyy!!!

Nice
From gear to beer and back again

03/26/2019

BestWishesEric

From gear to beer and back again As more of a pedestrian than a hiker, before listening to the Take a Hike podcast, I didn’t really appreciate the wide variety of hikers, motivated by interests in nature, fitness, history, and/or the search for either solitude or sociability. Each guest brings a unique take on the outdoors, and Shannon gives them the chance to shine. It's also interesting to hear about all of the preparations that can go into each journey. One thing that all episodes have in common is that they provide motivation to get outside and put one foot in front of the other.
WOW

02/14/2019

Soco311

I absolutely love hiking and I love listening to individual stories that give insights on their own hikes/experiences. This is an incredible podcast that keeps you on the edge of your seat and also makes you want to get out there and hike for yourself ! MUST LISTEN

Here to share hikers' stories and provide brainfood for outdoor enthusiasts.

Creator

Shannon McCormick
Years Active

2018 - 2021
Episodes

34
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Take A Hike

Take A Hike

Rick Ridgeway

Take A Hike with Alexander Smirnoff

Take A Hike with Jamie Siebold, Founder of Wander Woman Gear

Take A Hike with Heather "Anish" Anderson

Take A Hike with Shannon through the Southern Sierra Pt. 1

Take A Hike with Natalie Brechtel

Take A Hike with Patrick McKusky Pt. 2

E27: Take A Hike with Patrick McKusky

Amazing!

Nice

From gear to beer and back again

WOW

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Take A Hike

Episodes

Rick Ridgeway

Take A Hike with Alexander Smirnoff

Take A Hike with Jamie Siebold, Founder of Wander Woman Gear

Take A Hike with Heather "Anish" Anderson

Take A Hike with Shannon through the Southern Sierra Pt. 1

Take A Hike with Natalie Brechtel

Take A Hike with Patrick McKusky Pt. 2

E27: Take A Hike with Patrick McKusky

Ratings & Reviews

Amazing!

Nice

From gear to beer and back again

WOW

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