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

Listener Clay Ryan joins Jeremy to chat about the Wonderland Trail in Washington State.  This 93-mile loop trail circumnavigates Mount Rainier, the tallest mountain in the Cascade Range.  And Jeremy tells us about the mountain, including about the hidden ice caves on its summit.  Listen to the end to hear Clay's advice to new parents who love the outdoors.For an interesting and eclectic read, check out Clay's blog, Synaptic Mosaic: https://clayryan.wordpress.com/  For tasty backpacking meals, use the listener discount code at our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

Jeremy brings us his solo adventure along the Ohlone Trail in the wild and steep hills of the Coast Range in the San Francisco Bay Area.  In one weekend, this trip challenged Jeremy with wind, rain and even snow.  To set the scene, Jeremy tells the history of the Spanish missions in California.  And listen to the end to hear Jeremy answer one of his own "While I have you . . ." questions.Support our sponsor!  :  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

Timothy Latim, member of the hiking club Mountain Slayers Uganda, joins Jeremy to talk about the challenging trek to the summit of Margherita Peak in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda.  Jeremy gives us background on Uganda, the Rwenzoris, and the Bakonzo people who live in the region.   And listen to the end to hear Tim tell us about another enticing African adventure to the top of an active volcano.Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comMountain Slayers Uganda: https://www.mountainslayersuganda.com/Support our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/

Listener Allison Richter joins Jeremy to talk about her hike across Zion National Park in southern Utah.  The Zion Traverse takes hikers across one of America's finest national parks through a magnificent desert landscape of towers and plateaus, as well as valleys filled with pine and juniper.  Before the conversation with Allison, Jeremy tells us some of the geologic history of this magnificent landscape, the history of its exploration, and about a recent misadventure one visitor had in the park.  And listen to the end of the conversation to hear Allison introduce Jeremy to the wonders of a kula cloth.Question, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com10% listener discount on backpacking meals:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/