A podcast for outdoor lovers and hikers. Each week we'll be asking hikers questions about hiking and their adventures in the outdoors. Guests are asked open ended questions about their experiences hiking and we finish with a speed round of This or That questions all related to hiking. New episodes every week.
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Like all good conversations, Back Chat With Maria McCann could make you laugh, it could make you cry, it could make you think - and sometimes all in the one episode! It's a lively mix of topics, brought to you in a typically irreverent and quirky fashion. Like all the best conversations it just evolves, so you never know where it's going take you. The agenda is largely set by weekly events, with the emphasis on human interest, nostalgia and fun. But Back Chat With Maria McCann will also have ...
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Send us a text In the Season 7 finale, we not only have a special guest but also a special recording location. Nearly two years since our first episode, we join Grant at Mt Rainier National Park to close out the season. You can follow him on Instagram, @gallivanting.with.grant We catch up with Grant and hear about some of his amazing gallivants acr…
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S07 - Episode #09 - Sawanda & Magalie from Soul Sistas Hike Too!
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Send us a text We have another fun episode this week, as we visit with two amazing women from Atlanta, GA. Sawanda & Magalie share with us their personal hiking experiences, as well about their amazing group, Soul Sistas Hike Too! You can follow them on Instagram, @soulsistashiketoo We speak with them about some of their favorite hikes around Georg…
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Send us a text We have another special episode this week, recorded in-person at the Union Creek Falls Trailhead near Chinook Pass, WA. We sit down and speak with Blaine about his hiking adventures across WA state, you can follow him and his trail buddy Marston on Instagram, @lostinwashington After hiking with me to North Union Creek Falls, Blaine s…
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Send us a text We have another great episode for you today, we have a Cali native, whose name is Tanea and you can follow her hiking and backpacking adventures on Instagram, @essentiallytaneae In this episode Tanea shares some of her favorite hiking destinations near the Sierra National Forest, including Yosemite National Park. She also shares with…
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Send us a text We have another great episode for you today, our first guest from the state of Florida. Her name is Heidi and you can follow her and her families adventures on Instagram, @heidi.m.sanchez In this episode Heidi shares some of her favorite hiking and travel destinations near Florida, including Florida’s own magical spring waters. We al…
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Send us a text We have a really special episode today, recorded just outside of Mt. Rainier National Park in the beautiful town of Ashford, Washington. My amazing friend from O‘ahu, MG Greenway, makes their first trip out to the PNW. In this episode MG shares some of the great island hikes we’ve conquered together, including those with our amazing …
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S07 - Episode #04 - Billy and Cole
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Send us a text In today’s episode we’re talking to an amazing father/son duo from the East Coast, Billy and Cole, who you can follow on Instagram, @our._excellent._adventures Billy and Cole share with us how their epic National Park Quest started and some of the amazing places they’ve already crossed off the list, including all the Florida National…
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Send us a text In today’s episode we’re making our way back to Colorado to talk to an amazing hiker and overlander, her name is Erica and you can follow her on Instagram, @adventureating_ Erica shares with us some of her favorite hikes and overland trails in and around Colorado, including camping at the Cosmic Ashtray and scoring her permit to visi…
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S07 - Episode #02 - BLK Hiking Club
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Send us a text In today’s episode we have three amazing hikers from the BLK Hiking Clubs in Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham. Tracy, who founded the BLK Hiking Club is joined by the Atlanta chapter President - Anna, and the RDU Chapter President - Marqiece. You can follow each chapter on Instagram @blkhikingclub & @blkhikingclubrdu They share with us the…
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Send us a text In the Season 7 premiere we’re heading back down to Utah to talk to an amazing hiker, her name is Kayla and you can follow her on Instagram @kay_meehan_ Kayla shares with us some of her favorite hiking and outdoor destinations in and around her beautiful home state, including some memorable visits to Zion and Capitol Reef National Pa…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re heading back down to the American Southwest to talk to an amazing hiker, her name is Wendy and you can follow her on Instagram @scottsdalehikingtherapist Wendy shares with us some of her favorite hiking destinations in and around Arizona, including an epic trek in and out of the Grand Canyon. She’s also a…
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S06 - Episode #12 - Dev The Explorer
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re heading over to Michigan to talk to an amazing hiker, his name is Dev, but you may know him as Dev The Explorer on Instagram, follow his journey @devthe_explorer Dev shares with us some of his favorite places in and around Michigan, including the epic Fall Color season they experience. He also shares with…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re chatting with an amazing individual from Colorado. Her name is Krista and you can follow her on Instagram, @foertschkr Krista shares with us some of her favorite trails and regions that she’s been able to explore, including Montana and the PNW, as well as several Canadian National Parks. She also shares w…
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S06 - Bonus Episode #12 - Lauren & Kris
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Send us a text In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Lauren and Kris, two passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Lauren, the Community Engagement Manager at CureSearch, plays a vital role in organizing the incredible Ultimate Hikes events. These events are not just breathtaking o…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re heading out to Virginia to talk to an inspirational individual about their incredible outdoor experiences both in the states and abroad. Her name is Heather and you can follow her on Instagram, @heather_allyse Heather shares with us some of her favorite trails in and around Virginia, including those found…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re heading down to SoCal to talk to an inspirational individual about their incredible outdoor experiences. Her name is Denise and you can follow her on Instagram, @denisebgraves Denise shares with us some of her favorite trails in and around California, including those found in Yosemite and Channel Islands …
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re heading to the Bay Area in California to talk to Scott about his local trail systems. You can follow Scott on Instagram, @southbayhikes Scott shares with us some of his favorite trails in and around the Bay area, including some of the great local parks and preserves that are not only known for their Sprin…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re heading to Colorado to talk to two brothers, AJ & Justin, from the band - A Brother’s Fountain and founders of the video production company, Stoked Ember. AJ & Justin share their favorite outdoor memories both domestically and abroad and how both their band and video production company came to be. We also…
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S06 - Episode #06 - Smoke Elser & Eva-Maria Maggi
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re heading to Montana and the Bob Marshall Wilderness to talk to the co-authors of Hush of the Land: A Lifetime in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Arnold "Smoke" Elser and Eva-Maria Maggi, you can follow them on Instagram, @hushoftheland Smoke and Eva share their favorite memories from venturing into the Bob Ma…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re heading to Utah to talk to amazing guest, her name is Mack and you can follow her outdoor adventures on Instagram, @exploreandhike Mack shares some of her favorite places in and around Utah, including the Antelope Island state park. She also shares with us her experiences visiting all of Utah’s Mighty 5 i…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re heading to the Lake Tahoe region to talk to amazing guest, her name is Rachel and you can follow her outdoor adventures on Instagram, @rachelobendorf Rachel shares some of her favorite places in and around Lake Tahoe, including the majestic Lake Aloha, her unforgettable trip to Half Dome, and how she’s be…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re heading to the Southwest to talk to an amazing guest, her name is Monica and you can follow her travel and outdoor adventures on Instagram, @hike.with.monica Monica shares with us some of her amazing outdoor experiences across the Southwest. From a wildlife refuge that’s a hidden gem in Oklahoma, kayaking…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode we’re heading back down to Austin, Texas to speak with an incredible hiker and traveler, he’s one half of the Hop The Earth team and his name is Jonathan. You can follow him and his wife Jessica, as the traveler the globe on Instagram, @hop.the.earth Jonathan shares about they’re outdoor experiences in and arou…
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Send us a text In our Season 6 premiere we’re heading back down to Southern California to speak with an inspirational hiker and founder of Hiking On Purpose, who's helping make a difference one hike at a time. Her name is Yvonne and you follow her on Instagram, @thevonn3only Yvonne shares with us some of her favorite places in and around Southern C…
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S06 - Bonus Episode #11 - Joe & Melissa from Tellus
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Send us a text In today's episode, we’re talking to Joe and Melissa, co-founders of Tellus, an outdoor clothing company who are not only creating high-quality, eco-conscious outerwear, but actively providing their customers with a means to give back. Tellus allows you a way to not only explore the planet, but restore it, by donating 100% of all net…
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Send us a text In this week's Season 5 finale we speak with an incredible individual from Western Oregon, her name is Lauren and you can follow her and her family’s adventures on Instagram, @yoradventures Lauren shares with us some of her and her families favorite destinations within Oregon, their cross-country and outdoor adventures, as well as a …
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Send us a text In today's episode, we’re talking about Mental Health and Hiking with Deborah, who is a Certified Trauma Professional and founder of the amazing non-profit, Paths With Healing, whose mission is to help individuals heal from trauma by engaging in hiking adventures that promote empowerment and resilience. You can follow Deborah on Inst…
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Send us a text In this week's episode we speak with an incredible individual from California’s Central Valley, her name is Nicole and you can follow her on Instagram, @outboundblondie Nicole shares with us what it was like growing up on Bainbridge Island in Washington’s Puget Sound, her inspirational journey of getting back into the outdoors and fi…
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Send us a text In this week's episode we have our first in-person interview in quite some time, I sit down with another local hiker from Yakima, his name is Kyle and you can follow on Instagram on his own podcast channel, @ourtravelexperiencespodcast Kyle shares with us some of his favorite hikes in and around Central Washington. We learn about how…
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Send us a text In this week's episode we’re heading down to Bakersfield, CA to talk to a returning guest from the Caminatas y Micrófonos episodes. His name is Jonathon and he’s the founder and creator of Outdoor Adventures+, you can follow him on Instagram, @__juanflowers__ Jonathon shares with us his personal hiking journey and experiences, the or…
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Send us a text In this week's episode we’re heading to Southern Oregon to talk with an incredible hiker and waterfall chaser, her name is Tana and you can follow her on Instagram, @fallsintolove Tana shares with us how she first got waterfall chasing not just in Oregon but all across the West. She also shares with us some of her favorite waterfalls…
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Send us a text In this week's episode we’re heading back to my home state of Washington to talk to an amazing hiker from the PNW, her name is Daniela and you can follow her on Instagram, @petrichor_dc Daniela shares with us some of the incredible places she's been able to explore both in Washington and Oregon. We learn about some of her favorite wa…
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Send us a text In this week's episode we’re heading back to the Midwest to talk to an incredible hiker from Ohio. His name is Fergie and you can follow him on Instagram, @ohioearthwalker Fergie shares with us some of the incredible places in and around Ohio, including Hocking Hills State Park and the numerous rock formations and ledges you can find…
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Send us a text In this week's episode we’re heading down to Mendocino County in Northern California to talk to an incredible hiker who is blending her love for hiking and fly fishing on her outdoor adventures. Her name is Meghan and you can follow her on Instagram, @shmeegins_adventures Meghan shares with us some of the incredible places she’s been…
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Send us a text In this week's episode we’re talking with an amazing hiker whose currently based out of Tennessee but spent some time out here in Eastern WA, which served as his launchpad into Idaho and Montana, his name is Monte and you can follow him on Instagram at @monte_jr5 Monte shares with us some of his favorite outdoor and hiking destinatio…
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Send us a text In this week's episode we’re talking with an amazing hiker and traveler, whose had a chance to visit every continent on the planet, her name is Jamie and you can follow her on Instagram at @iamlostandfound_ Jamie shares with us some of her favorite outdoor and hiking destinations both domestically and internationally, a few of her me…
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Send us a text Since the Northern Hemisphere is in full Winter Mode, I’m excited to have our first guest of Season 5 be from a place very dear to my heart, we’re taking back to the islands to talk with an amazing hiker by the name of Jon and he’s from the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, you can follow him on Instagram at @jon.ventures Jon shares with us how…
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S05 - Bonus Episode #09 - Riley aka Fry Pocket
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Send us a text In today's episode, we have another Season 2 guest making a return to the podcast, his name is Riley, otherwise known as Fry Pocket on the PCT and on Instagram, @frypocket This is our longest single episode recording at just under 2 hours and we barely scratch on Riley’s experience on the PCT. He shares with us how it was leading up …
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S05 - Bonus Episode #08 - Spencer
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Send us a text In today's episode, we have a Season 2 guest making a return to the podcast, his name is Spencer, you can find him on Instagram, @juiceonthetrail We catch up with Spencer and hear about his Spring and Summer experiences here in the PNW, including some epic mountaineering and rock climbing adventures, before we dive into his epic trek…
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Send us a text Closing out Season 4 we’re bringing it back to my home state of WA to talk to an amazing hiker, her name is Erin and you can follow her on Instagram at @erin.hikes.pnw Erin shares with us some of the amazing places she’s been able to visit and explore here in WA state, including nearly half of our local Fire Tower Lookouts. She also …
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Send us a text In today's episode we’re heading to the great state of Michigan to speak with our guest Anthony about his beautiful state and the Great Lakes region. You can follow Anthony on Instagram, @anthonyinparks He shares with us some of the amazing outdoor opportunities in and around Michigan. From lakeshore hikes to the beautiful Fall color…
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Send us a text In today's episode we’re returning to the Valley of the Sun to talk with an amazing guest, Kelly, about all things AZ and her special hiking partner Khai. You can follow both of them on Instagram, @azoutdoorsyduo Kelly takes us on an adventure through her favorite hiking spots nestled in and around Arizona. With her cozy pop-up campe…
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Send us a text In today's episode we’re chatting with our first guest from Connecticut, her name is Suzanne and you can follow her on Instagram @suzanne_kath_b My apologies to both Suzanne and our listeners for the audio at the end of the episode, our lines got out of sync by a second or two at the start of the This or That questions, including in …
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Send us a text In today's episode we’re chatting with another amazing guest, our first from the Bay area, his name is Chris and you can follow him on Instagram, @venturing__further Chris not only shares with us some of his favorite places in and around the Bay area, but he also talks about what it's like growing up in Wales and enjoying the beautif…
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Send us a text In today's episode we’re chatting with another amazing guest who is traveling across the country and enjoying the great outdoors. Her name is Kenzie and you can follow her adventures on Instagram, @kenziefromkansas Kenzie shares with us some of the amazing places and adventures she’s been able to see, including completing the HIGHLAN…
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Send us a text In today's episode we’re heading down to the Southwest to speak with our first guest from New Mexico. She’s an amazing ambassador for her state and the outdoor opportunities it has to offer, her name is Krys and you can follow her adventures on Instagram, @justakrys Krys shares with us some of his favorite hikes and areas around New …
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Send us a text In today's episode we’re heading to the great state of Alabama to talk to our special guest, “B” , which you can follow him on Instagram @nola_roots B shares with us some of his favorite hikes in and around Alabama, including some amazing and unique waterfall hikes. He also shares with us his incredible hiking experiences in the PNW,…
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Send us a text And in today's episode we’re heading back to the great state of New Hampshire to talk to our special guest, Shandi, which you can follow her on Instagram @shandi_does_it_all Shandi shares with us some of the unique hiking challenges NH has to offer, including several she’s been able to complete or on the brink of completing. With the…
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S04 - Episode #03 - Bob aka "Jon's Dad"
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Send us a text In today's episode we’re talking to our first guest from Ohio, his name is Bob, otherwise known as Jon’s Dad on the trail and you can follow him on Instagram @jonsdadhikes Jon’s Dad shares with us some of his favorite places in and around Ohio. We also hear about his incredible backpacking experiences on The Kings Trail in Sweden and…
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Send us a text In today's episode we’re talking to an incredible individual whose been an amazing supporter of the podcast and has done some amazing hikes across California and the Southwest, her name is Bekka and you can follow her on Instagram @i.am.bekka Bekka shares with us some of his favorite places in and around Central California, including…
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