Trails Worth Hiking

Listener and experienced Florida hiker Richie Mulligan (aka Pecky Bird) joins Jeremy to talk about his hike with his father on the Ocean to Lake Trail in Southern Florida.  This amazing hike from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Okeechobee takes hikers through a wide variety of Southern Florida's diverse habitats.  And of course there are alligators.  Also learn about the unique Everglades environment in Southern Florida.New discount for TWH listeners from Outdoor Herbivore, our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

Listener Wade Tonkin and comedian Sean Keane join Jeremy to talk about their treks to Everest Base Camp.  This amazing trek in Nepal takes hikers high in the Himalayas to the base camp where climbers get ready to ascend the tallest mountain on earth.  Wade tells about his inspiring story of getting fit for this difficult trek and Sean tells us about the stand-up comedy performance he did during the trek.  Listen to the end to hear clips from the actual performance.  And Jeremy fills us in on Mt. Everest, Sherpas, and of course, the base camp itself.Sean's latest comedy release:  https://seankeane.bandcamp.com/album/americas-uncle-dadOutdoor Herbivore, where you can purchase the 2024 TWH meal kit: https://outdoorherbivore.com/trails-worth-hiking-combo/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

Veronica McGee shares her adventures on the 1,400 km Via Transilvanica trail in Romania, crossing the Carpathian Mountains and small villages. They discuss historical landmarks, cultural significance, and encounters with wildlife like bears. The episode also covers backpacking meals, travel credit card benefits, Vlad Dracula's history, and the mental health benefits of embracing nature.

Listener and photographer Christian Paul joins Jeremy to talk about his epic adventure on the Uinta Highline Trail.  This amazing long-distance trail traverses the highest mountain range in Utah.  The trail crosses several high mountain passes and gives the hiker views of glaciated landscapes dotted with alpine lakes brimming with trout.  And Christian talks about the important life changes he made to be able to undertake this challenging hike.Christian's photography business: https://www.christianpaulphotography.com/Christian's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aJIhsOVJ0Re319OI_GSpw/videosChristian's videos on the Highline Trail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OutLohnnsno&list=PLsu1l97U14cDHbKFpKPfe1MJUviG-DMWiOur sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore (listen to the episode for a new discount code!):  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Janna and Grant Glaze's Alta Via 1 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbWa9jz215AQuestions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

Listener Dane Schuckman joins Jeremy to talk about Dane's hike of the Art Loeb trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.  Dane takes us through this multi-day hike along ridges and over peaks in the wild high country of this part of North Carolina.  And Jeremy tells the story of Art Loeb, the man behind the name of this rugged and challenging trail.For 10% off backpacking meals from our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

Author Suzanne Roberts joins Jeremy to talk about her hike in Spain on the Camino de Santiago.  In fact, Suzanne hiked more than one of the Caminos to Santiago de Compostela.  And Jeremy recounts the interesting history and legend of the Camino de Santiago.  Also, Suzanne talks about the new edition of her book, Almost Somewhere, about her first thru hike of the John Muir Trail.Suzanne Roberts:  https://www.suzanneroberts.net/Our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, and suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

Listener Mimi Cortes joins Jeremy to talk about her thru hike of the little-known Yorkshire Wolds Way in England.  Mimi tells Jeremy about the wonderful medieval towns and beautiful countryside that hikers experience on this week-long adventure.  And we learn about one of England's most famous outlaws who, in the 1730s, frequented one of the inns along the trail.Our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, and suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

Listeners Rachel and Beth Irvine join Jeremy to talk about their hike on the Trans-Catalina Trail across the length of Santa Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California.  And learn about the island's unlikely history, which includes baseball spring training, the first movie theater for talking motion pictures, and bison!Listener David Poirier's YouTube channel, Dave en rando:  https://www.youtube.com/@daveenrando1820/featuredour sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

Author Nadine Slavinski joins Jeremy to talk about her hike of the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland.  This four-day adventure crosses a wide variety of beautiful terrain, including volcanic landscapes, glaciers, and verdant valleys.  And learn about one of Iceland's most interesting sagas, a wild tale of revenge and murder.Nadine's website where you can buy her books:  http://nslavinski.com/Nadine's blog, The Travel Bug:  https://www.thetravelbug.blog/index.htmlNadine's post about the Laugavegur Trail:  https://www.thetravelbug.blog/trips/trekking-icelands-laugavegur-trail.htmlOutdoor Herbivore (10% off):  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

Writer Elisha Rubacha of the blog Elisha Hikes joins Jeremy to talk about her thru hike of the Bruce Trail, Canada's oldest and longest marked footpath, which traverses the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario.  With the help of some very generous trail angels, Elisha and her mother hiked the entire route of over 900 kilometers spending each night in their camper van.  The trail starts near iconic Niagara Falls and finishes on the Bruce Peninsula on Georgian Bay in Lake Huron. Check out Elisha's blog:  https://elishahikes.ca/10% off on backpacking meals from our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast