Listener Eric Spamer joins Jeremy to talk about this beautiful hike in the Grand Canyon in Arizona where hikers have the opportunity to hike to impressive waterfalls on land owned by the Havasupai people. The trail takes us through Supai, possibly the most isolated town in the contiguous United States. Don't forget your bathing suit. Once situated in Havasu Canyon, hikers camp for three nights with access to multiple waterfalls and blue-green pools on Havasu Creek.

If you are interested in our 2026 treks in Costa Rica or Nepal, please reach out at trailsworthhiking@gmail.com. You can see details of the Camino de Costa Rica trek and express interest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb5S6T-jzYA7iNny8anzf6muSg72XLQpccQDuWCdhc0UqaTA/viewform

To see details of the Annapurna Base Camp trip to Nepal in October 2026, here is general info on the trek: https://enepaltrekking.com/annapurna-base-camp-trek And you can reach out to Earthbound Expeditions at earthboundnpl@gmail.com to ask questions and book your spot on the trip.

And don't forget to use our 10% discount code on backpacking food at Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/

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 trailsworthhiking@gmail.com 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!

Rajan Simkhada, of Earthbound Expeditions in Nepal, joins Jeremy to talk about this new route from south to north across Nepal, which Rajan pioneered. The route takes trekkers from the Indian border on the plains of Southern Nepal through the foothills of the Himalayas, and finally through the high Himalayas to the border with China. Along the way, trekkers experience a wide variety of cities and towns, and the various etnnic groups and cultures that inhabit them. This is a new trek in Nepal like no other, and gives trekkers the opportunity to hike in the winter in Nepal. Earthbound Expeditions: https://enepaltrekking.com/ Nepal Border-to-Border Thru hike: https://www.thruhikesnepal.com/ Our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/

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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

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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 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
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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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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/
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