Join Jeremy and Tony Wong as they discuss their hike on the Tahoe Rim Trail, exploring the deep forested wilderness and amazing views of Lake Tahoe. Learn about the geography, history, and conservation efforts of the area. Hear funny moments on the trail and encounters with experienced hikers. Discover the importance of foot care and self-care while hiking. Reflect on special moments, lessons learned, and why the Tahoe Rim Trail is worth exploring.
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Quick takeaways
The Tahoe Rim Trail offers stunning scenic beauty with deep forested wilderness and amazing views of Lake Tahoe.
Long-distance hiking requires efficient gear choices and careful consideration of foot care.
When planning a 100-mile hike, it is crucial to test gear beforehand and minimize unexpected surprises.
Deep dives
Day 1: Tahoe Meadows to Marlette Peak Campground
We started our hike at Tahoe Meadows and hiked 14 miles to Marlette Peak Campground. The campground had bottled water, firewood, and pit toilets. It was a nice introduction to the trail.
Day 2: Marlette Peak Campground to Dry Camp near Kigsbury Grade North
We hiked about 21 miles from Marlette Peak Campground to a dry camp in a wash near Kigsbury Grade North. We had to carry extra water on this day as there were long sections without water sources. The dry camp allowed us the flexibility to camp wherever we wanted.
Day 3: Dry Camp near Kigsbury Grade North to Star Lake
On this day, we hiked from the dry camp near Kigsbury Grade North to Star Lake. We had to navigate the Kingsbury North road walk, which can be a bit challenging for hikers. Star Lake provided a beautiful campsite where we enjoyed watching distant fireworks in celebration of July 4th.
Day 4: Star Lake to Showers Lake
We hiked about 21 miles from Star Lake to Showers Lake. This was a long day with a lot of mileage, but we pushed through and connected with the Pacific Crest Trail. We encountered some PCT hikers along the way.
Main Ideas and Key Points
The podcast episode discusses Tony's experience hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail with a friend. They talk about the scenic beauty of the trail, the challenges of long-distance hiking, and the importance of foot care and gear selection. Tony reflects on the lessons he learned from the trip, such as the need for simplicity and efficiency in gear choices. They also offer advice for those considering a 100-mile hike, emphasizing the importance of testing gear and minimizing surprises.
Friend of the show Tony Wong joins Jeremy to talk about their hike together on the Tahoe Rim Trail, a 165-mile loop around Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America. This adventure has everything: deep forested wilderness, amazing views of the lake, granite backcountry, and passing through resort areas where you can resupply at markets along the way. Also, for the month of May 2023 only, you can buy a special meal package from our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore, of Jeremy's favorite three meals that he eats when he is backpacking. The package is offered at a 20% discount off the regular price for those meals, and a limited number of the packages even come with a TWH sticker. To check out the package, click here: https://outdoorherbivore.com/trails-worth-hiking-combo/ Questions, comments, or suggestions: trailsworthhiking@gmail.com
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