S10 - Episode #05 - Diego

🌎 From Colombia to Kilimanjaro: Exploring the World on Foot with Diego 🥾✈️

In this episode of Hikes & Mics, we sit down with Diego—passionate hiker, traveler, and entrepreneur—whose journey from the countryside of Colombia to global trekking adventures will inspire your next step into the outdoors. Diego shares unforgettable stories from Patagonia’s W Trek, Mount Kilimanjaro, and his epic Rim-to-Rim hike across the Grand Canyon, showing how hiking and travel have transformed his life.

We dive into the importance of community, budget-friendly travel tips, and Diego’s commitment to inspiring underrepresented youth to find belonging and growth through nature. From solo treks to building outdoor connections, Diego’s story is packed with insight, adventure, and heart.

🎙️ Tune in and follow Diego’s journey toward connection, exploration, and purpose!

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