Trails Worth Hiking

Listener Steph Lancaster joins Jeremy to talk about her hut-to-hut hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park.  This unique segment of the AT allows hikers to stay in lodges each night as they hike through a portion of Shenandoah National Park on America's most famous long-distance trail.An article about this hike:  https://appalachiantrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Hike-In-Comfort-article-Shenandoah-Lodge-to-Lodge.pdfFor 10% off backpacking meals at Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/For questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

Listener Angela Kaplar joins Jeremy to talk about her thru hike of the Waitukubuli Trail on the Caribbean island nation of Dominica.  This trail of more than 100 miles traverses mountainous, dense, tropical jungle and crosses the entire island.  Angela and Jeremy also discuss some of the interesting flora and fauna of Dominica, as well as its welcoming people.Angela's website (still under construction as of publication date):  https://howwehikedit.com/through the end of May 2023, TWH meal combo at Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/trails-worth-hiking-combo/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

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.

In 2022, our host, Jeremy, attempted to do a multi-day hike every month of the year.  How did that work out?  On this special episode we find out.10% off on delicious backpacking meals from our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/  Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

Listener Alex Schoemann  joins Jeremy to talk about the Kaiserkrone trek around the Wilder Kaiser mountains in the Tyrol Alps of Austria.  This multi-day hut-to-hut and village-to-village trek allows trekkers to enjoy surprising solitude for a hike in the Alps that is so accessible to international travelers.  The hike provides trekkers a variety of terrain and interesting accommodations along the way.  And don't forget to learn to speak a little Bavarian before you hike the Kaiserkrone.Moon & Honey Travel guide to the Kaiserkrone:  https://www.moonhoneytravel.com/europe/austria/emperors-crown-trek-wilder-kaiser/10% off backpacking meals for TWH listeners at Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

Brian Sarvis, author of the Condor Trail Guide, and Aaron Owens Mayhew of Backcountry Foodie, join Jeremy to talk about the Condor Trail, the challenging backcountry route through the Los Padres National Forest in California.  The Condor Trail covers over 400 miles of tough hiking, including significant sections of cross-country travel.  Jeremy's introduction describes the trail's namesake bird, the California condor, which had at one point become extinct in the wild, but is today making a comeback.Condor Trail Guide, by Brian Sarvis:  https://www.amazon.com/Condor-Trail-Guide-National-California/dp/B09C9V4GZY/ref=asc_df_B09C9V4GZY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532476075552&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2943380289027278247&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032054&hvtargid=pla-1415564917088&psc=1Backcountry Foodie (Aaron's business):  https://backcountryfoodie.com/10% discount at our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

In this special episode, Asheville, North Carolina-based photographer Mike Poggioli joins Jeremy to talk about his experience photographing the Blue Ridge Mountains from hikes and overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Mike also talks about his new book, Blue Ridge Dreaming, which showcases his work.  And Mike gives some great tips about how we can take better photos when we go hiking. Mike's book, Blue Ridge Dreaming:  https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ridge-Dreaming-Mike-Poggioli/dp/1951963121/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X0GIYHE1655N&keywords=blue+ridge+dreaming+book&qid=1670562445&sprefix=blue+ridge+dr%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

Neil Lapping, CEO of Macs Adventure, joins Jeremy to discuss Scotland's West Highland Way trail. The podcast covers topics such as Scotland's historical figures, the transition to self-guided trips, hiking with amenities, the Highland Boundary Fault Line, challenges during the pandemic, tips for hiking the trail, lunch at a distillery, the classic Highland Moore landscape, and concluding the hike at Fort William.

Listener Gary Black joins Jeremy to talk about Gary's hike in the Ausangate Nevado high in the Andes of Peru.  Gary tells us how he was able to successfully acclimatize to hike this high elevation circuit of one of the most beautiful ranges of the Andes.  Gary also gives good advice on how to have popular Rainbow Mountain to yourself, even if just for a while.  Jeremy starts the show by telling us about the pastoralists who live in this region.  And we even learn about the minerals that make Rainbow Mountain so beautiful and otherworldly.Listen for the discount code for 10% off on your order at our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

In this episode Jeremy tells us about his and Andee's hike of the classic Grand Canyon backpacking route on the South Kaibab and Bright Angel trails.  Jeremy also recounts the amazing geologic history of the Grand Canyon.  And don't miss Jeremy's crucial advice about how you too can do this hike without having a permit in advance.Don't forget to support our sponsor and use the 10% off discount code:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com