Episode 16: Bhaktapur: The Side Few Tourists See
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 cli...
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Trekking Nepal: Your Adventure Guide (A Zero To Travel Podcast Series)
Welcome to an audio adventure unlike anything you've ever heard. I’m Jason Moore, host of the top-rated Zero To Travel Podcast, and I invite you to come with my wife Anne Dorthe and me to vi...
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18 episodes
Episode 17: Addendum: The 2015 Earthquake
On April 25, 2015, a huge earthquake shook the little country of Nepal, killing 9,000 people, causing avalanches on Everest, and destroying...
Episode 15: Electricity: Return to Civilization
Jason and Anne Dorthe experience the luxuries of modern civilization again for the first time in 12 days. They will miss the high Tibetan Bu...
Episode 14: Raksi: A Native Nepalese Beverage
Jason and Anne Dorthe enjoy their first alcoholic drink since the trek began: a native beverage called Raksi. While waiting for their drinks...
Episode 13: Travel Companions: Sharing Pain and Pleasure on the Path
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 toget...
Episode 12: The Seasons: When to Trek Nepal
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...
Episode 11: The High Pass: A Difficult Decision
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...
Episode 10: Altitude: Recognizing and Preventing Acute Mountain Sickness
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...
Episode 9: The Monastery of Lho: Tibetan Tea with the Monks
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 f...
Episode 8: Food: The Finest Fuel for the Trek
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 highe...
Episode 7: Clothing: Staying Comfortable on the Trail
On Day 4 of the trek, Jason and Anne Dorthe walk a breathtaking trail with mountain views and beautiful waterfalls into a Buddhist region wi...
Episode 6: Porters: Getting to Know Mingmar
Dubbed “the cutest person ever” by Anne Dorthe, Mingmar carries the bags for Jason and Anne Dorthe during the trek. Jason and Anne Dorthe di...
Episode 5: Samir: Our Wise and Witty Guide
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? Sa...
Episode 4: The First Day on the Trail: Health Concern
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 tra...
Episode 3: To Arughat Bazaar: A Raw and Rugged Ride
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...
Episode 2: Kathmandu: The Quest for a Guide
Many outfitters approach Jason and Anne Dorthe, trying to sell their guiding services. Can they fend them off and sort out the gougers from...
Episode 1: Norway to Nepal: Fears and Fantasies of the Adventure Ahead
In the wake of an avalanche that wiped out many trekkers, along with the political turmoil that Nepal experienced in its recent history, Jas...
Sneak Peek: Trekking Nepal Adventure Series
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 Hi...