Ep. 57: Sawback Trail

03/10/25 • 74 min

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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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=270s
Our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/
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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/@JonsDadHikes

Join Jeremy at Highlander in June: https://www.highlanderadventure.com/en-us/big-bear-lake

Delicious backpacking meals from our sponsor: https://outdoorherbivore.com/

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