Trails Worth Hiking

Ep. 37: Tahoe Rim Trail

Apr 30, 2023

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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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.

Introduction

3min

A Sponsor Offer and Hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail

4min

Lake Tahoe: Geography, History, and Conservation

20min

Meeting Jay and Cameron through Backpacking Light

4min

Gear Used on the Tahoe Rim Trail

17min

Choosing the Starting Point

11min

Humbled by Experienced Hikers

19min

Funny Moments and Ultralight Mishaps on the Trail

2min

Hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail and a Funny Encounter

3min

10.

Reflecting on a Special Moment and Lessons Learned

2min

11.

Foot Care and Self-Care

16min

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/
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Trails Worth Hiking

Ep. 37: Tahoe Rim Trail

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Day 1: Tahoe Meadows to Marlette Peak Campground

Day 2: Marlette Peak Campground to Dry Camp near Kigsbury Grade North

Day 3: Dry Camp near Kigsbury Grade North to Star Lake

Day 4: Star Lake to Showers Lake

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