Her Side of the Trail: A Hiking Podcast

Her Side of the Trail is a hiking podcast that focuses on lifting the voices of women hikers and offers a space where women hikers share their favorite trails, transformative journeys, and bold goals.

Bi-weekly episode dives into the personal stories behind the miles. Tune in for honest conversations, inspiration, and the empowering ways hiking shapes who we are and where we're going.

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Episodes

2 hours ago

Tory Mather is back! And this time, it's to talk about her brand-new book, Natural Scenic Wonders of Pennsylvania. Tory shares about the research and writing process and visiting all of the cool places in Pennsylvania. Learn more and purchase the book at trailsthatrock.com/tory-mather-book

Tuesday Apr 07, 2026

Lauren shares her thoughts on the responsibility of social media content creators and sharing locations of trails and other outdoor spaces.

Tuesday Mar 31, 2026

If you love dogs and being outdoors, this could be the line of work you've been dreaming of! Jennifer Hartman of Rogue Detection Teams works with dogs to sniff out information about endangered animals worldwide. Her work has taken her to Bhutan, Vietnam, and all over the United States. She describes what traits they look for in the dogs they adopt from rescues and their human counterparts as well as what kind of work they've done. Find out more about Jennifer and her company at trailsthatrock.com/jennifer-hartman

Tuesday Mar 24, 2026

Lauren encourages others to get out and hike (or do other things they are intimidated to do). You don't have to be perfect your first time on the trail!

Tuesday Mar 17, 2026

What's it like to hike in Alaska? Well, for starters, don't forget your bear spray! Trail guide Kierre Childers talks about what it's like to live and hike in Alaska and what inspired her to start her company Revel Treks & Tours. Learn more about Kierre and company at trailsthatrock.com/kierre-childers

Social Trails: Alpine Divorce

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026

Lauren talks about the trending social media topic, Alpine Divorce, and ways you can protect yourself.

Tuesday Mar 03, 2026

Backpacker and travel photographer Gwyneth Manser shares some of her favorite hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest, including must-dos for first-time visitors to the region. Learn more about Gwyneth and where to follow along with her and her wife's adventures at trailsthatrock.com/gwyneth-manser

Tuesday Feb 24, 2026

Lauren shares some quick winter hiking tips to keep you safe as you get out on the snowy trails.

Tuesday Feb 17, 2026

Kendall Concini shares some of the best hiking trails in Maryland (yes, Maryland!), including options that are both kid-friendly and not-so kid-friendly. Kendall also talks about her new children's book series that focuses on mental health in a way that's easy for kids to understand. Learn more about Kendall and where you can purchase her book at trailsthatrock.com/kendall-concini

Tuesday Feb 10, 2026

Social Trails Episode 2: Lauren celebrates Black History Month by featuring 7 black women hikers and their respective social media accounts. These include: @blackhikersexplore, @planetdiyor, @blackhikingqueen, @phillyhikingbeauties, @dinedowd, and @bri_nice_bri_kind.

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