Trails Worth Hiking

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.Wilderness Journeys:  https://www.wildernessjourneys.org/TWH meal kit on Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/trails-worth-hiking-ct-combo/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcastMembership/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/trailsworthhikingwebsite: https://www.trailsworthhiking.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsworthhikingpodcast/email: trailsworthhiking@gmail.comJeremy's YouTube channel:  Go-Go Retirement: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeko5J9u1WD-7Pc7TnCa9qQ

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.Fit for Trips: https://fitfortrips.com/  Outdoor Herbivore Colorado Trail meal kit: https://outdoorherbivore.com/trails-worth-hiking-ct-combo/comments, questions, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcastMembership/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/trailsworthhikingwebsite: https://www.trailsworthhiking.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsworthhikingpodcast/email: trailsworthhiking@gmail.comJeremy's YouTube channel:  Go-Go Retirement: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeko5J9u1WD-7Pc7TnCa9qQ

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.Outdoor Herbivore:https://outdoorherbivore.com/Colorado Trail meal combo:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/trails-worth-hiking-ct-combo/Mick's YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@Stoat121-Hutton15Questions, comments, and suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcastMembership/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/trailsworthhikingwebsite: https://www.trailsworthhiking.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsworthhikingpodcast/email: trailsworthhiking@gmail.comJeremy's YouTube channel:  Go-Go Retirement: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeko5J9u1WD-7Pc7TnCa9qQ

Author and blogger Nadine Slavinski joins Jeremy to talk about this alpine hut-to-hut hike in the Pyrenees in the Catalonia region of Spain.  On this beautiful adventure hikers ascend and descend more than 9,000 meters (30,000 feet) on this 65 kilometer (40 mile) route through Aigüestortes i Sant Maurici National Park.Nadine's blog, The Travel Bug:  https://www.thetravelbug.blog/index.htmlNadine's post on the Carros de Foc:  https://www.thetravelbug.blog/trips/carros-de-foc-pyrenees.htmlOur sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcastMembership/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/trailsworthhikingwebsite: https://www.trailsworthhiking.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsworthhikingpodcast/email: trailsworthhiking@gmail.comJeremy's YouTube channel:  Go-Go Retirement: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeko5J9u1WD-7Pc7TnCa9qQ

Emma Fry, associated with Vegan Adventure Holidays, shares her expertise on hiking across Costa Rica. She discusses the stunning 280-kilometer Camino that links the Atlantic and Pacific, emphasizing its ecotourism roots and hidden gems along the way. Emma dives into the unique challenges of providing vegan meals on the trail and highlights the importance of supporting local communities. Listeners will learn practical tips for planning their hiking adventures, along with transformative experiences that connect them to nature and culture.

Listener and experienced Florida hiker Richie Mulligan (aka Pecky Bird) joins Jeremy to talk about his hike with his father on the Ocean to Lake Trail in Southern Florida.  This amazing hike from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Okeechobee takes hikers through a wide variety of Southern Florida's diverse habitats.  And of course there are alligators.  Also learn about the unique Everglades environment in Southern Florida.New discount for TWH listeners from Outdoor Herbivore, our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcastMembership/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/trailsworthhikingwebsite: https://www.trailsworthhiking.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsworthhikingpodcast/email: trailsworthhiking@gmail.comJeremy's YouTube channel:  Go-Go Retirement: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeko5J9u1WD-7Pc7TnCa9qQ

Listener Wade Tonkin and comedian Sean Keane join Jeremy to talk about their treks to Everest Base Camp.  This amazing trek in Nepal takes hikers high in the Himalayas to the base camp where climbers get ready to ascend the tallest mountain on earth.  Wade tells about his inspiring story of getting fit for this difficult trek and Sean tells us about the stand-up comedy performance he did during the trek.  Listen to the end to hear clips from the actual performance.  And Jeremy fills us in on Mt. Everest, Sherpas, and of course, the base camp itself.Sean's latest comedy release:  https://seankeane.bandcamp.com/album/americas-uncle-dadOutdoor Herbivore, where you can purchase the 2024 TWH meal kit: https://outdoorherbivore.com/trails-worth-hiking-combo/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcastMembership/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/trailsworthhikingwebsite: https://www.trailsworthhiking.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsworthhikingpodcast/email: trailsworthhiking@gmail.comJeremy's YouTube channel:  Go-Go Retirement: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeko5J9u1WD-7Pc7TnCa9qQ

Veronica McGee shares her adventures on the 1,400 km Via Transilvanica trail in Romania, crossing the Carpathian Mountains and small villages. They discuss historical landmarks, cultural significance, and encounters with wildlife like bears. The episode also covers backpacking meals, travel credit card benefits, Vlad Dracula's history, and the mental health benefits of embracing nature.

Listener and photographer Christian Paul joins Jeremy to talk about his epic adventure on the Uinta Highline Trail.  This amazing long-distance trail traverses the highest mountain range in Utah.  The trail crosses several high mountain passes and gives the hiker views of glaciated landscapes dotted with alpine lakes brimming with trout.  And Christian talks about the important life changes he made to be able to undertake this challenging hike.Christian's photography business: https://www.christianpaulphotography.com/Christian's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aJIhsOVJ0Re319OI_GSpw/videosChristian's videos on the Highline Trail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OutLohnnsno&list=PLsu1l97U14cDHbKFpKPfe1MJUviG-DMWiOur sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore (listen to the episode for a new discount code!):  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Janna and Grant Glaze's Alta Via 1 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbWa9jz215AQuestions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcastMembership/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/trailsworthhikingwebsite: https://www.trailsworthhiking.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsworthhikingpodcast/email: trailsworthhiking@gmail.comJeremy's YouTube channel:  Go-Go Retirement: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeko5J9u1WD-7Pc7TnCa9qQ

Listener Dane Schuckman joins Jeremy to talk about Dane's hike of the Art Loeb trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.  Dane takes us through this multi-day hike along ridges and over peaks in the wild high country of this part of North Carolina.  And Jeremy tells the story of Art Loeb, the man behind the name of this rugged and challenging trail.For 10% off backpacking meals from our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcastMembership/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/trailsworthhikingwebsite: https://www.trailsworthhiking.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsworthhikingpodcast/email: trailsworthhiking@gmail.comJeremy's YouTube channel:  Go-Go Retirement: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeko5J9u1WD-7Pc7TnCa9qQ