Trails Worth Hiking

Jeremy describes the route his family traveled in summer 2021 on their adventure in Yosemite National Park where they visited two of the park's two most iconic features, Half Dome and Cloud's Rest.  The episode even includes audio recorded during the trip.  And of course Jeremy brings us the history of Yosemite Valley and Yosemite National Park, as well as a discussion about Yosemite's most famous residents: its bears.  Listen to the end to hear Justin tell us what's next on his bucket list.Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com10% discount on backpacking meals:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/

Listener Dan Koehne joins Jeremy to talk about the Overland Track in Tasmania, Australia.  After Jeremy gives us some of the history of Tasmania, including one pretty grim prison escape story, Dan tells us about his 2016 solo hike of the Overland Track, which traverses the wilds of Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park.  Dan also talks about what it was like growing up in Papua New Guinea, and stick around to the end of the conversation to hear about one interesting way to fix the brakes on your vehicle used by the locals in Ladakh, India.Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com10% discount on backpacking meals for TWH listeners:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/

Nancy East of the Hope and Feather Travels blog joins Jeremy to talk about the Foothills Trail in upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina.  This adventure takes hikers through some of the most beautiful hiking scenery in the southeastern United States, including by some pretty amazing waterfalls.  Nancy also talks about her record-setting month-long hike of every single mile of trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which she did to raise money for charity.  Before the interview with Nancy, Jeremy explains the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment, the dramatic setting for this hike, and the conservation history of the area.Hope and Feather Travels:  https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/Nancy's post on the Foothills Trail:  https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/planning-guide-for-a-foothills-trail-thru-hike/Outdoor Herbivore (10% off for TWH listeners):  https://outdoorherbivore.com/questions, comments, and suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.compodcast cover art by Vincent Bouyssounouse (@vipcentart on Instagram)

After Jeremy introduces us to Nepal and the Himalayas, Jeremy and Tony recount their 2019 adventure hiking the Manaslu Circuit in Nepal.  This trip had everything:  chaotic Kathmandu, wild jeep rides, deep river gorges, monkeys, remote villages, monasteries, high waterfalls, momos (Nepali dumplings), teahouses, suspension bridges, yaks, a snowy mountain pass, views of one of the tallest mountains in the world, and even a solo trekking dog.  Listen all the way to the end of the episode to hear some of the sounds of the adventure.  Earthbound Expeditions:  https://enepaltrekking.com/Manaslu Circuit information:  https://manaslucircuittrek.com/Outdoor Herbivore (10% off):  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comCover art by Vincent Bouyssounouse (@vipcentart on Instagram)

Rajan Simkhada of Earthbound Expeditions joins Jeremy on this bonus episode to talk about trekking in Nepal, the country that contains many of the highest mountains on earth.  Rajan and Jeremy discuss what trekking in Nepal entails and how you can do it.  Rajan gives listeners lots of great tips for planning their first trek in Nepal, including how to choose a trekking company and what you can expect when you come to Nepal.  This episode is a prequel to our next episode, which will cover Jeremy and Tony's 2019 trip to Nepal.Earthbound Expeditions:  https://enepaltrekking.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comPodcast cover art by Vincent Bouyssounouse  (@vipcentart on Instagram)

Katie Cook of Trees and Tents joins Jeremy to talk about the Three Sisters Loop hike through the wonderful volcanic Three Sisters Wilderness in the Cascades of central Oregon.  Jeremy gives us some of the geologic history of this colorful and awe-inspiring wilderness, and riffs a bit about two of his own trips to the area.  Katie also tells us about Trees and Tents, her inspiring website that seeks to get more women out backpacking.  And Jeremy even quotes Mike Tyson in this episode, of all people.Trees and Tents:  https://www.treesandtents.com/Katie's guide to the Three Sisters Loop:  https://www.treesandtents.com/trailguide/backpacking-the-three-sisters-loop-from-devils-lake-trailhead/10% discount for TWH listeners on backpacking meals:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

Deep in a remote corner of Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, there is a rather unusual lake.  Many lakes in the Sierra Nevada may have a small strip of shoreline where a tired hiker can sit and soak their feet, but Benson Lake has much more than that.  It has a full beach like you would expect to find at any ocean shore.  On this episode, Jeremy's daughter Sonya joins him as he narrates their 2018 hike of the 50-mile Benson Lake Loop, and Jeremy's hiking buddy Tony Wong joins the show to talk about their 2013 visit to Benson Lake while hiking a section of the Pacific Crest Trail.  Before talking about the Benson Lake Loop, Jeremy brings you the stories of Bridgeport and Bodie California, two towns near the trailhead east of the Sierra, but with two very different stories.TWH listeners get a 10% discount on backpacking meals:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/

Jack Witt of Active World Journeys joins Jeremy to talk about his trek on the Hadrian's Wall Path.  This trek goes coast to coast across northern England alongside the wall that Emperor Hadrian built in the second century A.D. to mark the northern boundary of the Roman Empire.  Today trekkers can spend a week enjoying the walk through the English countryside, staying in quaint inns along the way, and soaking in the history of Rome and England.Active World Journeys:  https://www.activeworldjourneys.com/Get Fit With Witt:  http://www.getfitwithwitt.com/Jack's post on the Hadrian's Wall Path:  https://nohoartsdistrict.com/all-life/get-fit-with-jack-witt/item/6500-a-walk-across-northern-england-on-the-hadrian-s-wall-pathOutdoor Herbivore (10% off for TWH listeners):  https://outdoorherbivore.com/

Learn about the Rota Vicentina Fisherman's Trail in Portugal, a hidden gem trek along the wild coastline. Discover the history and beauty of the Alentagio region. Explore accommodations and food options and the authenticity of the trail. Get inspired to hike in the Dolomites in South Terl, and get valuable advice for outdoor adventures.

Tony Wong is back on the show to talk with Jeremy about their hike of the Diablo Trail on their home turf in Northern California.  Jeremy tells some of the history of the area, including the legend about how Mount Diablo became named California's "Devil Mountain."  And don't miss Tony's advice about how to repurpose leftover takeout food as your go-to backpacking meal.Save Mount Diablo:  https://www.savemountdiablo.org/Outdoor Herbivore (discount for TWH listeners):  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com