Kathy and I (pt 1)

Kathy and I (pt 1)

From Hike, Explore, Repeat: Trailblazing Texas Podcast by Jason Lominac

May 7, 2026 · 1h 4m · Season 3 · Episode 115

About this episode

In this episode, Jason Lominac interviews Kathy about her journey in hiking and backpacking, discussing personal growth and resilience.

Episode Description: This episode was something special. Today I sit down with Kathy and honestly, this conversation meant more to me than I expected. As a dad to a daughter, I think a lot about the voices and examples that shape how she sees herself… her confidence, her independence, and what she believes she’s capable of. And Kathy is exactly the kind of person I want her and all of you to hear. She’s real. She’s lived it. And she’s still out there doing it. In Part 1, we go all the way back to the beginning… How hiking and backpacking first found their way into Kathy’s life, whether it was something she always loved or something she discovered later on. She shares stories from those early days, who she was hiking with, what those first trips felt like, and the moment it all really “clicked.” We talk about the nerves, the excitement, and the lessons she learned the hard way… the kind every backpacker can relate to. Then we shift into something that I think is incredibly powerful, what it looks like to keep showing up for the trail later in life. Kathy breaks down how her approach has evolved over the years, what she does differently now, and why pacing, listening to your body…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Lominac

Guest: Kathy

Topics covered

  • hiking
  • backpacking
  • personal growth
  • resilience
  • confidence
  • age and outdoors

Keywords

  • hiking
  • backpacking
  • personal growth
  • confidence
  • mental strength
  • outdoor challenges

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