41 episodes

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.

Trails Worth Hiking Jeremy Pendrey

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 51 Ratings

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.

    Ep. 41: Laugavegur Trail

    Ep. 41: Laugavegur Trail

    Author Nadine Slavinski joins Jeremy to talk about her hike of the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland.  This four-day adventure crosses a wide variety of beautiful terrain, including volcanic landscapes, glaciers, and verdant valleys.  And learn about one of Iceland's most interesting sagas, a wild tale of revenge and murder.
    Nadine's website where you can buy her books:  http://nslavinski.com/
    Nadine's blog, The Travel Bug:  https://www.thetravelbug.blog/index.html
    Nadine's post about the Laugavegur Trail:  https://www.thetravelbug.blog/trips/trekking-icelands-laugavegur-trail.html
    Outdoor Herbivore (10% off):  https://outdoorherbivore.com/
    Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com
    Instagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Ep. 40: Bruce Trail

    Ep. 40: Bruce Trail

    Writer Elisha Rubacha of the blog Elisha Hikes joins Jeremy to talk about her thru hike of the Bruce Trail, Canada's oldest and longest marked footpath, which traverses the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario.  With the help of some very generous trail angels, Elisha and her mother hiked the entire route of over 900 kilometers spending each night in their camper van.  The trail starts near iconic Niagara Falls and finishes on the Bruce Peninsula on Georgian Bay in Lake Huron.
    Check out Elisha's blog:  https://elishahikes.ca/
    10% off on backpacking meals from our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/
    Questions, comments or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com
    Instagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

    • 1 hr 21 min
    Ep. 39: Shenandoah on the AT

    Ep. 39: Shenandoah on the AT

    Listener Steph Lancaster joins Jeremy to talk about her hut-to-hut hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park.  This unique segment of the AT allows hikers to stay in lodges each night as they hike through a portion of Shenandoah National Park on America's most famous long-distance trail.
    An article about this hike:  https://appalachiantrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Hike-In-Comfort-article-Shenandoah-Lodge-to-Lodge.pdf
    For 10% off backpacking meals at Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/
    For questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Ep. 38: Waitukubuli Trail

    Ep. 38: Waitukubuli Trail

    Listener Angela Kaplar joins Jeremy to talk about her thru hike of the Waitukubuli Trail on the Caribbean island nation of Dominica.  This trail of more than 100 miles traverses mountainous, dense, tropical jungle and crosses the entire island.  Angela and Jeremy also discuss some of the interesting flora and fauna of Dominica, as well as its welcoming people.
    Angela's website (still under construction as of publication date):  https://howwehikedit.com/
    through the end of May 2023, TWH meal combo at Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/trails-worth-hiking-combo/
    Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Ep. 37: Tahoe Rim Trail

    Ep. 37: Tahoe Rim Trail

    Friend of the show Tony Wong joins Jeremy to talk about their hike together on the Tahoe Rim Trail, a 165-mile loop around Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America.  This adventure has everything: deep forested wilderness, amazing views of the lake, granite backcountry, and passing through resort areas where you can resupply at markets along the way.
    Also, for the month of May 2023 only, you can buy a special meal package from our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore, of Jeremy's favorite three meals that he eats when he is backpacking.  The package is offered at a 20% discount off the regular price for those meals, and a limited number of the packages even come with a TWH sticker.  To check out the package, click here:   https://outdoorherbivore.com/trails-worth-hiking-combo/ 
    Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

    • 1 hr 41 min
    Ep. 36: 12 Hikes in 12 Months

    Ep. 36: 12 Hikes in 12 Months

    In 2022, our host, Jeremy, attempted to do a multi-day hike every month of the year.  How did that work out?  On this special episode we find out.

    10% off on delicious backpacking meals from our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/  
    Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
51 Ratings

51 Ratings

Darekmarek ,

Exceptionally well researched and produced

And on the top of this, Jeremy is a naturally talented interviewer and a host. I learn a lot. I dream of the trails. I follow them on the map. Can’t wait for next episode. Just an incredible resource, this podcast. Jeremy, thank you so much for doing this !!!

Harvey Butthole ,

It’s just like hiking

But at work

PeganZ ,

Tons of great trip ideas

I am very impressed with the format of this podcast as it includes not only the specifics of many epic hikes/trips but also covers other interesting facts regarding the history and geology of the places. The locations are varied and international as well. It is perfect for hikers and backpackers who are also curious travelers.

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