Trails Worth Hiking – Details, episodes & analysis

Dorji Dhradhul, former Director General of the Tourism Council of Bhutan, joins Jeremy to talk about the Trans Bhutan Trail, a newly redeveloped historical trail of more than 400 kilometers that crosses the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan from west to east.  Dorji also informs Jeremy about Bhutan's high value, low volume tourism policy, and how it impacts travel to Bhutan and the experience trekkers have in Bhutan.  And of course they discuss Gross National Happiness!

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Aaron Reinke and Penney Gilbert join Jeremy to talk about their hike of the Long Range Traverse in Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland, Canada.  This route takes hikers across a wild and trailless landscape of alpine scenery, forest, gorges, and beautiful fjords.  Jeremy tells us how "Newfoundland" is actually pronounced, which we learn can be a matter of life and death.  And there are even vikings and a Venetian that figure prominently in Newfoundland's history.

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Rajan Simkhada, of Earthbound Expeditions in Nepal, joins Jeremy to talk about this new route from south to north across Nepal, which Rajan pioneered.  The route takes trekkers from the Indian border on the plains of Southern Nepal through the foothills of the Himalayas, and finally through the high Himalayas to the border with China.  Along the way, trekkers experience a wide variety of cities and towns, and the various etnnic groups and cultures that inhabit them.  This is a new trek in Nepal like no other, and gives trekkers the opportunity to hike in the winter in Nepal.  Earthbound Expeditions:  https://enepaltrekking.com/  Nepal Border-to-Border Thru hike:  https://www.thruhikesnepal.com/  Our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/

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Listener and YouTuber, Bob Delaney (aka Jon's Dad Hikes), joins Jeremy to talk about Bob's thru hike of the Kungsleden in the Lapland region of Sweden.  Bob tells us about this incredible long-distance hike in one of the last big areas of wilderness of Europe, and about half of the hike is above the Arctic Circle.  Jeremy gives us some history of the area, including of the semi-nomadic Sami people who herd reindeer in the region.

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Listener Gavin Fitch joins Jeremy to talk about the Sawback Trail in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies.  This fantastic trail gives hikers a chance to experience some of Canada's most amazing backcountry scenery.  And Jeremy walks us through the history of the park.  Also, hear from Nina Veteto about the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in Great Smoky Mountains National Park:  https://www.wildflowerpilgrimage.org/  And join Jeremy in June hiking in Southern California at Big Bear Lake at the Highlander event:  https://www.highlanderadventure.com/en-us/big-bear-lake  And finally, don't forget to patronize our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/

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Listener Lafe Wessel joins Jeremy to talk about this fantastic hike through the Great Plains and Badlands of North Dakota, where hikers can encounter bison and wild horses, among other animals.  This trail gives hikers an opportunity to hike in solitude in a unique environment.  And Jeremy recounts the rough-and-tumble history of North Dakota, and President Theodore Roosevelt's connection to the state.  

• Lafe Wessel's blog:  https://lafeandfaithsodyssey.com/
• Maah Daah Hey Trail Association:  https://mdhta.com/
• David Poirier's video about the Zion Traverse:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stMR81PstZw&t=270s
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Listener J.D. Yingling joins Jeremy to talk about the Kepler Track on the beautiful South Island of New Zealand.  The Kepler Track, located in stunning Fiordland National Park, is one of New Zealand's "Great Walks".  Since this is our first time covering a trail in New Zealand, Jeremy gives us some of the history of New Zealand.  And of course we talk a little about the Lord of the Rings, some of which was filmed on the Kepler Track.
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Jonathan Malone of Wilderness Journeys joins Jeremy to talk about the Northville-Placid Trail in the Adirondacks of upstate New York.  This 138-mile trail takes hikers deep into the forested wilderness of New York for a grand adventure that is only a few hours drive away from New York City.  Jeremy tells us about the history of the Adirondacks and the trail, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024.
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On this special episode, hiking trainer, Marcus Shapiro of Fit for Trips, joins Jeremy to talk about key principles for training for your next adventure, whether it's a high-altitude climb, a long thru hike, or anything in between.  Jeremy gives some thoughts on how Marcus' advice applied to Jeremy training for his Colorado Trail thru hike.
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Join Jeremy as he recounts his almost 500-mile thru hike of the Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango through the Rocky Mountains.  The episode features interviews with fellow thru hikers and audio from Jeremy during the hike.  If you want to know what it takes to do a significant thru hike, this episode is for you.

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