Arizona PBS taps Phoenix journalist Kristen Keogh to be new host of ‘Trail Mix’d’
Keogh will host the series’ upcoming third season
Arizona PBS has announced that it has selected local journalist and digital media personality Kristen Keogh to serve as the host of “Trail Mix’d,” the station’s half-hour, hiking-focused series, for the show’s upcoming third season. Courtesy photo
Arizona PBS has announced that it has selected local journalist and digital media personality Kristen Keogh to serve as the host of “Trail Mix’d,” the station’s half-hour, hiking-focused series, for the show’s upcoming third season.
Keogh’s selection comes as Arizona PBS is preparing to start filming season three of “Trail Mix’d” later this month.
“We couldn’t be happier to welcome Kristen to the Arizona PBS family,” station General Manager Scott Woelfel said. “An Arizona native and familiar face for local television audiences here in the Valley, Kristen’s experience connecting with viewers and her passion for the outdoors make her a perfect fit to take over hosting duties for ‘Trail Mix’d.’”
A two-time Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, Keogh has anchored news, sports and weather for local affiliates KSAZ (FOX 10) and KPNX (NBC 12) and she also spent a few years as a weather forecaster for KGTV (ABC 10) in San Diego.
In addition to her on-air work, Keogh served as the in-arena host for the Arizona Coyotes hockey team for five seasons and previously held the role of press secretary for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.
In recent years, she has cultivated community across various digital and social media platforms, connecting with viewers and generating content as an independent creator.
Season three of “Trail Mix’d” will feature eight, half-hour episodes, and viewers can expect it to premiere early next year. This series is made possible in large part by continued support from Arizona PBS donors Bill and Susan Ahearn.