Trails Worth Hiking

• Ep. 59: Nepal Border-to-Border Thru Hike

  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/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  [email protected]; Instagram @trailsworthhikingpodcast

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• Ep. 58: Kungsleden

  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.Bob's YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@JonsDadHikesJoin Jeremy at Highlander in June:  https://www.highlanderadventure.com/en-us/big-bear-lakeDelicious backpacking meals from our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Quesions, comments, or suggestions:  [email protected]:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

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• Ep. 57: Sawback Trail

  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/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  [email protected]; and follow on Instagram @trailsworthhikingpodcast

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• Ep. 56: Maah Daah Hey Trail

  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=270sOur sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  [email protected]:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

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• Ep. 55: Kepler Track

  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.Our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  [email protected]:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

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