She discovered her passion for long-distance hiking in her 30’s, Lauren Roerick.
Lauren Roerick is adventurer, long-distance hiker, and travel writer.
Lauren Roerick is a Canadian adventurer from Southern Alberta who discovered her passion for long-distance hiking in her 30’s.
She has tackled challenging routes like the HexaTrek in France and the Te Araroa in New Zealand, embracing a “comfort light” approach to gear.
Currently based in Vancouver, Loren works as a set decorator for film and TV while funding her travels through vlogging, guidebooks, and outdoor sponsorships.
Loren shared about:
- Lauren fascinated by the idea of long-distance hiking, she researched extensively and eventually hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, which sparked a passion for the lifestyle.
- She discuss her hiking experiences, emphasizing their preference for lightweight, flexible footwear that dries quickly.
- Lauren shares tips on handling snake encounters and mentions that water moccasins are more aggressive.