<p>In this gripping episode of the Trails &amp; Tribulation series, I welcome Missy Martinez, a fellow SoCal trekker, as she recounts her terrifying solo hike + trail run on San Gorgonio mountain - the tallest mountain in Southern California. During an adventurous descent, Missy loses her footing and slides down the side of the mountain, resulting in a dramatic fall and a night spent lost in a burn zone. Despite being unprepared, she miraculously self-rescues, traversing over 60 miles and into a different county before encountering her saviors. Drawing strength from memories of her late father, Missy&#39;s story is a powerful testament to resilience and the critical importance of preparation, as she highlights the essential gear that could have made a significant difference. Tune in for a tale of survival, the kindness of strangers, and the lessons learned from the wild.</p><p>____________</p><p>Have you ever experienced a survival moment or learned a tough lesson on the trail? Maybe you got lost, faced sudden weather, encountered wildlife, or found yourself pushed to your limits in ways you didn’t expect. Trails &amp; Tribulations is the space where those stories come to life, inspiring and connecting the outdoor community. If any of these resonates with you, we&#39;d love to hear YOUR story!</p><p><br></p><p>Submit your story on https://tinyurl.com/47jdbvau for a chance to be featured or send us an email on [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p>The 10 Essentials Resources: https://tinyurl.com/4sxdny9u -- https://americanhiking.org/10essentials/</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Missy on https://www.instagram.com/missymar17</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Just Trek on IG https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/</p><p><br></p><p>Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or DM on Instagram @just.trek</p>