Lauren 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 natural wonders visible from the trail. The 6 stages of the HexaTrek will lead you through the most beautiful parks of the French territory." (hexatrek.com) Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @laurenroerick TikTok: @laurenexplores YouTube: @laurenroerick Website: www.laurenroerick.com Support the showConnect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: [email protected]