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Trails Worth Hiking

Trails Worth Hiking

Jeremy Pendrey

On Trails Worth Hiking, we bring you the most interesting backpacking and trekking routes in the world. Every trail has a story. In the first part of each episode, we tell you the stories behind the trail. In the second part, we tell you how to hike the trail. In each episode, guests who have hiked the trail join Jeremy, our host, to talk about the experience of hiking it. Join us on each episode as we hear the story, then hike the trail.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Trails Worth Hiking episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Trails Worth Hiking for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Trails Worth Hiking episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Trails Worth Hiking - Ep. 2:  High Sierra Trail

Ep. 2: High Sierra Trail

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07/25/20 • 121 min

Special guest Tony Wong joins Jeremy to talk about the High Sierra Trail in Sequoia National Park. Jeremy and Tony talk about the bizarre history of the creation of Sequoia National Park and the giant trees that give the park its name. They also recount the history of the building of the High Sierra Trail itself, some key information on hiking in the high Sierra, logistics for hiking the trail, and a possible itinerary. And then Tony tells us about gear he doesn't leave home without, the best backpacking advice he's gotten, his favorite hike, what's next on his list, and whether there's actually a hike that Jeremy couldn't convince him to do.

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Trails Worth Hiking - Ep. 1:  Introducing Trails Worth Hiking
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07/22/20 • 10 min

In this episode our host, Jeremy, introduces Trails Worth Hiking, the podcast that brings you some of the most interesting backpacking and trekking routes in the world. Jeremy describes the show, the kinds of trails the show will cover, talks about the difference between backpacking and trekking, and previews future episodes, including a preview of the first trail we will cover on the next episode.

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Trails Worth Hiking - Ep. 51:  Carros de Foc

Ep. 51: Carros de Foc

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10/01/24 • 70 min

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.html
Nadine's post on the Carros de Foc: https://www.thetravelbug.blog/trips/carros-de-foc-pyrenees.html
Our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/
Questions, comments, or suggestions: [email protected]
Instagram: @trailsworthhikingpodcast

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Trails Worth Hiking - Ep. 5:  Joshua Tree - California Riding and Hiking Trail
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10/01/20 • 56 min

Jeremy's hiking buddy Tony Wong is back on the show to talk with Jeremy about Joshua Tree National Park and their 2018 hike on the California Riding and Hiking Trail through this high desert wonderland. Jeremy and Tony talk about the history of Joshua trees themselves and Joshua Tree National Park before telling you how you can hike this fantastic trail and giving you a possible itinerary for the hike. And Tony tells us about his almost fatal mistake backpacking years ago.
Questions, comments or suggestions: [email protected]

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Trails Worth Hiking - Ep. 33:  Special - Photographing the Blue Ridge Mountains
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12/09/22 • 60 min

In this special episode, Asheville, North Carolina-based photographer Mike Poggioli joins Jeremy to talk about his experience photographing the Blue Ridge Mountains from hikes and overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mike also talks about his new book, Blue Ridge Dreaming, which showcases his work. And Mike gives some great tips about how we can take better photos when we go hiking.
Mike's book, Blue Ridge Dreaming: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ridge-Dreaming-Mike-Poggioli/dp/1951963121/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X0GIYHE1655N&keywords=blue+ridge+dreaming+book&qid=1670562445&sprefix=blue+ridge+dr%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1
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Trails Worth Hiking - Ep. 32:  West Highland Way

Ep. 32: West Highland Way

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11/11/22 • 133 min

Neil Lapping, founder and CEO of Macs Adventure, joins Jeremy to talk about the West Highland Way, Scotland's premier long distance trail. Before the interview, Jeremy recounts the stories of some of Scotland's most memorable historical figures. After the interview, Jeremy walks us through his hike this past summer on the West Highland Way with his wife Andee, and their friends, the Kinsels, including with some audio from the trip.
Macs Adventure: https://www.macsadventure.com/us
Outdoor Herbivore, for 10% off backpacking meals: https://outdoorherbivore.com/
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Trails Worth Hiking - Ep. 29:  Wonderland Trail

Ep. 29: Wonderland Trail

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08/01/22 • 74 min

Listener Clay Ryan joins Jeremy to chat about the Wonderland Trail in Washington State. This 93-mile loop trail circumnavigates Mount Rainier, the tallest mountain in the Cascade Range. And Jeremy tells us about the mountain, including about the hidden ice caves on its summit. Listen to the end to hear Clay's advice to new parents who love the outdoors.
For an interesting and eclectic read, check out Clay's blog, Synaptic Mosaic: https://clayryan.wordpress.com/
For tasty backpacking meals, use the listener discount code at our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/
Questions, comments, or suggestions: [email protected]

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In this episode Jeremy tells us about his and Andee's hike of the classic Grand Canyon backpacking route on the South Kaibab and Bright Angel trails. Jeremy also recounts the amazing geologic history of the Grand Canyon. And don't miss Jeremy's crucial advice about how you too can do this hike without having a permit in advance.
Don't forget to support our sponsor and use the 10% off discount code: https://outdoorherbivore.com/
Questions, comments or suggestions: [email protected]

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Trails Worth Hiking - Ep. 31:  Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek
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10/01/22 • 67 min

Listener Gary Black joins Jeremy to talk about Gary's hike in the Ausangate Nevado high in the Andes of Peru. Gary tells us how he was able to successfully acclimatize to hike this high elevation circuit of one of the most beautiful ranges of the Andes. Gary also gives good advice on how to have popular Rainbow Mountain to yourself, even if just for a while. Jeremy starts the show by telling us about the pastoralists who live in this region. And we even learn about the minerals that make Rainbow Mountain so beautiful and otherworldly.
Listen for the discount code for 10% off on your order at our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/
Questions, comments, or suggestions: [email protected]

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Trails Worth Hiking - Ep. 52:  Colorado Trail

Ep. 52: Colorado Trail

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11/01/24 • 120 min

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-Hutton15
Questions, comments, and suggestions: [email protected]
Instagram: @trailsworthhikingpodcast

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FAQ

How many episodes does Trails Worth Hiking have?

Trails Worth Hiking currently has 52 episodes available.

What topics does Trails Worth Hiking cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Backpacking, Camping, Adventure, Outdoors, Podcasts, Hiking, Sports, Travel and Wilderness.

What is the most popular episode on Trails Worth Hiking?

The episode title 'Ep. 2: High Sierra Trail' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Trails Worth Hiking?

The average episode length on Trails Worth Hiking is 76 minutes.

How often are episodes of Trails Worth Hiking released?

Episodes of Trails Worth Hiking are typically released every 30 days, 18 hours.

When was the first episode of Trails Worth Hiking?

The first episode of Trails Worth Hiking was released on Jul 22, 2020.

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