Trails Worth Hiking

Listener Peter Celeste joins Jeremy to discuss his climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Peter recounts his epic adventure to reach the summit of the tallest mountain in Africa. Although it's a challenging climb to the top of this massive volcano, it's one that many of us could do. Jeremy fills us in on some of the history of the area, and we might even talk about the famous snows of Kilimanjaro. Also, as announced in the episode, we are launching Trails Worth Hiking Adventures, where we'll team up with adventure travel companies to bring you amazing treks in fantastic locations: If you want to join Jeremy to trek the Camino de Costa Rica in March 2026, you can express your interest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb5S6T-jzYA7iNny8anzf6muSg72XLQpccQDuWCdhc0UqaTA/viewform And if you'd like to join Jeremy to trek the Annapurna Base Camp trek in Nepal in October 2026, you can find info on the route here: https://enepaltrekking.com/annapurna-base-camp-trek and you can contact Earthbound Expeditions and let them know you want to join the Trails Worth Hiking trek in October 2026. Or just reach out to Jeremy at [email protected] and he'll help get you information on the trips. Last, but not least, our sponsor Outdoor Herbivore has brought back the TWH10P discount code on their fantastic backpacking food: https://outdoorherbivore.com/ so it's time to refill your backpacking pantry!

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 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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Emma Fry of Vegan Adventure Holidays joins Jeremy to talk about this relatively new hike from coast to coast across all of Costa Rica. The trail takes trekkers from the Atlantic Coast, through the central highlands and mountains, and finishes in Quepos, on the Pacific Coast. Jeremy recounts the history of Costa Rica, and the history of its ecotourism industry.
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Janna and Grant Glaze's video on the Pemi Loop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X54RHN2W-u0
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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.
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