Trekking Nepal: Your Adventure Guide (A Zero To Travel Podcast Series)
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 17: Addendum: The 2015 Earthquake
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On April 25, 2015, a huge earthquake shook the little country of Nepal, killing 9,000 people, causing avalanches on Everest, and destroying entire vil...
Episode 16: Bhaktapur: The Side Few Tourists See
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the last day of hiking, and at the trail’s end Jason, Anne Dorthe, Samir and Mingmar take the terrifying Jeep ride after dark along cliff ...
Episode 15: Electricity: Return to Civilization
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Anne Dorthe experience the luxuries of modern civilization again for the first time in 12 days. They will miss the high Tibetan Buddhist ...
Episode 14: Raksi: A Native Nepalese Beverage
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Anne Dorthe enjoy their first alcoholic drink since the trek began: a native beverage called Raksi. While waiting for their drinks, they ...
Episode 13: Travel Companions: Sharing Pain and Pleasure on the Path
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Anne Dorthe feel sad as their trek nears its end. They enjoy talking about little things and big things in life as they walk together, an...
Episode 12: The Seasons: When to Trek Nepal
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On Day 9 of their trek, Jason and Anne Dorthe discuss the trekking seasons with Samir. At day’s end, Samir and some villagers sing and play music...
Episode 11: The High Pass: A Difficult Decision
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jason and Anne Dorthe must decide if they will take on the high mountain pass, rumored to be snowy and icy on the other side, or turn around a...
Episode 10: Altitude: Recognizing and Preventing Acute Mountain Sickness
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Come along for an easy day with Jason and Anne Dorthe; it’s a shorter walk as they acclimate to the increasing altitude. As they walk up, an avala...
Episode 9: The Monastery of Lho: Tibetan Tea with the Monks
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the rocky path to a mountain-top monastery, Jason and Anne Dorthe see Manaslu—the mountain for which the circuit has been named—for the fi...
Episode 8: Food: The Finest Fuel for the Trek
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Anne Dorthe talk food with Samir. They’re both feeling strong and healthy on the diet he recommended. As they make their way higher and ...
Episode 7: Clothing: Staying Comfortable on the Trail
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On Day 4 of the trek, Jason and Anne Dorthe walk a breathtaking trail with mountain views and beautiful waterfalls into a Buddhist region with many ...
Episode 6: Porters: Getting to Know Mingmar
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dubbed “the cutest person ever” by Anne Dorthe, Mingmar carries the bags for Jason and Anne Dorthe during the trek. Jason and Anne Dorthe ...
Episode 5: Samir: Our Wise and Witty Guide
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Anne Dorthe become better acquainted with their guide Samir as they start out on day two of their hike. What is his background? Samir sh...
Episode 4: The First Day on the Trail: Health Concern
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Dorthe gets up multiple times during the night with a worrying health concern. During Jason and Anne Dorthe’s first 24 hours on the trail, the...
Episode 3: To Arughat Bazaar: A Raw and Rugged Ride
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Anne Dorthe dance in their seats and struggle not to get sick as they endure the bumpiest jeep ride they’ve ever experienced. They are en...
Episode 2: Kathmandu: The Quest for a Guide
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Many outfitters approach Jason and Anne Dorthe, trying to sell their guiding services. Can they fend them off and sort out the gougers from the gurus...
Episode 1: Norway to Nepal: Fears and Fantasies of the Adventure Ahead
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of an avalanche that wiped out many trekkers, along with the political turmoil that Nepal experienced in its recent history, Jason and Ann...
Sneak Peek: Trekking Nepal Adventure Series
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to take a long walk with us? Part guide and part diary, this unique 16 part audio adventure series will take you through the entire Himalayan mo...