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Exploring the Hexatrek with Lauren Roerick

In 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 solo adventure.

🌍 In This Episode, We Cover:
✔️ Lauren’s unconventional path from music and film set design to adventure travel
✔️ The Hexatrek experience – diverse terrain, wild camping, and cultural encounters
✔️ Solo hiking lessons – navigating challenges, finding community, and unexpected kindness from strangers
✔️ Thru-hiking culture – how the Hexatrek compares to the PCT and other long-distance trails
✔️ Gear, food, and logistics for planning an extended European hiking adventure
✔️ How adventure builds confidence, self-sufficiency, and resilience

🏔️ Key Takeaways:
🔹 The Hexatrek offers a pioneering adventure with fewer crowds than traditional thru-hikes
🔹 Wild camping is permitted in most areas, but national park rules vary
🔹 France’s diverse landscapes – Vosges Mountains, the Alps, and the Pyrenees – offer unique challenges
🔹 Solo travel fosters independence but also invites unexpected generosity from locals
🔹 Adventure is accessible to everyone – no permission needed to tackle big challenges!

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