Best Trekkingnepal Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 17: Addendum: The 2015 Earthquake 9:51

7+ y ago9:51

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On April 25, 2015, a huge earthquake shook the little country of Nepal, killing 9,000 people, causing avalanches on Everest, and destroying entire villages. Some of the places Jason and Anne Dorthe had visited were destroyed. Is Samir ok? Is Mingmar ok? These were the first thoughts that struck Jason and Anne Dorthe when they heard the news. Learn …

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Episode 16: Bhaktapur: The Side Few Tourists See 24:35

7+ y ago24:35

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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 edges back down to Kathmandu, and say their sad goodbyes. Set off with Jason and Anne Dorthe to explore other parts of Nepal, including Pokhara and Bhaktapur! Learn about obtaining a visa in Nepal, visiting …

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Episode 15: Electricity: Return to Civilization 30:47

7+ y ago30:47

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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 villages and the ritual of hunting down the village water source each evening. The couple reflects on how the trek has changed them forever. Is one trek in Nepal enough, or will you want to go back and d…

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Episode 14: Raksi: A Native Nepalese Beverage 23:38

7+ y ago23:38

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Jason and Anne Dorthe enjoy their first alcoholic drink since the trek began: a native beverage called Raksi. While waiting for their drinks, they talk to Samir about the different kinds of Buddhist monks, and share the story of an impish old man they met on the trail. Experience Raksi for the first time and learn about how it’s made, learn what mo…

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Episode 13: Travel Companions: Sharing Pain and Pleasure on the Path 19:47

7+ y ago19:47

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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, and about the difficult struggles each has had on the long hike. At day’s end they reflect on the pros and cons of traveling with a companion versus solo travel. Learn some of the advantages of traveling i…

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Episode 12: The Seasons: When to Trek Nepal 22:40

7+ y ago22:40

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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 on native instruments. What is each season like? What is the most popular month for trekking? Which month is the greenest? The warmest? The quietest? When will you see the most flowers? When is your best …

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Episode 11: The High Pass: A Difficult Decision 26:01

7+ y ago26:01

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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 and retrace their steps, making a longer trek. People have died on the pass in recent days. Most guides do not want to go back the same way they came up. Jason and Anne Dorthe speak with Samir and Mingma…

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Episode 10: Altitude: Recognizing and Preventing Acute Mountain Sickness 33:09

7+ y ago33:09

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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 avalanche of people are hiking back, unable to get over the high pass. Rescue helicopters fly overhead. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of the day-to-day life of these remote villages as Jas…

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Episode 9: The Monastery of Lho: Tibetan Tea with the Monks 32:32

7+ y ago32:32

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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 first time. Close your eyes as you listen, and contemplate the beauty of the mountains as fall colors begin to appear. Hike up a stone path through a village toward the colorful monastery at the top of the mount…

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Episode 8: Food: The Finest Fuel for the Trek 37:22

7+ y ago37:22

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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 higher, Jason and Anne Dorthe encounter more prayer flags, more influence from Tibet…and more trekkers coming the opposite way. Will they be able to make it over the snowy pass a few days from now? What s…

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Episode 7: Clothing: Staying Comfortable on the Trail 33:28

7+ y ago33:28

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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 monasteries. Hike alongside them and experience the mule trains, scenes of village life, and prayer wheels. What kinds of permits do you need for this trek? What happens if you don’t have the proper per…

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Episode 6: Porters: Getting to Know Mingmar 20:08

7+ y ago20:08

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Dubbed “the cutest person ever” by Anne Dorthe, Mingmar carries the bags for Jason and Anne Dorthe during the trek. Jason and Anne Dorthe discuss their feelings about having someone else carry their things and why they decided to hire a porter. Experience a typical lunch on the trail with Jason, Anne Dorthe, Mingmar and Samir. Is it a good idea to …

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Episode 5: Samir: Our Wise and Witty Guide 29:36

7+ y ago29:36

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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 shares how Nepal’s turbulent recent history affected his life as he grew up through the Maoist uprising and became a guide. Learn how Jason and Anne Dorthe are coping with her health concern and the other e…

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Episode 4: The First Day on the Trail: Health Concern 16:11

7+ y ago16:11

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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, they must face a difficult decision about Anne Dorthe’s illness. Should they keep going and risk it getting worse in a place where they will have no access to medical care, or avoid risk and turn around? Wh…

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Episode 3: To Arughat Bazaar: A Raw and Rugged Ride 9:48

7+ y ago9:48

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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 route to the place where they will begin their Manaslu trek. Why did they choose the Manaslu Circuit instead of the more popular Annapurna or Everest Circuits? Join Jason and Anne Dorthe on their epic j…

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Episode 2: Kathmandu: The Quest for a Guide 27:23

7+ y ago27:23

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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? Who has real experience in the high Himalayas, and who is babbling bull crap? When you’re trying to set up a trek in Nepal, how can you stave off feelings of overwhelm? How do you choose your guide? …

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Episode 1: Norway to Nepal: Fears and Fantasies of the Adventure Ahead 24:04

7+ y ago24:04

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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 Anne Dorthe feel apprehension about this potentially dangerous excursion. Is it worth it? Should you travel to a country with potentially dangerous weather, natural disasters, and political instability? …

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Sneak Peek: Trekking Nepal Adventure Series 1:00

7+ y ago1:00

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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 mountain trekking experience from the bustling capital city of Kathmandu to remote Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and beyond. You'll experience Nepalese Culture, meet her famous friendly people and along …

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Trekking Nepal: Your Adventure Guide (A Zero To Travel Podcast Series)

Jason Moore and Anne Dorthe Gloetvold-Moore (Zero To Travel Podcast)

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Episode 17: Addendum: The 2015 Earthquake 9:51

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Episode 16: Bhaktapur: The Side Few Tourists See 24:35

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Episode 15: Electricity: Return to Civilization 30:47

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Episode 14: Raksi: A Native Nepalese Beverage 23:38

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Episode 13: Travel Companions: Sharing Pain and Pleasure on the Path 19:47

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Episode 12: The Seasons: When to Trek Nepal 22:40

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Episode 11: The High Pass: A Difficult Decision 26:01

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Episode 10: Altitude: Recognizing and Preventing Acute Mountain Sickness 33:09

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Episode 9: The Monastery of Lho: Tibetan Tea with the Monks 32:32

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Episode 8: Food: The Finest Fuel for the Trek 37:22

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Episode 7: Clothing: Staying Comfortable on the Trail 33:28

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Episode 6: Porters: Getting to Know Mingmar 20:08

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Episode 5: Samir: Our Wise and Witty Guide 29:36

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Episode 4: The First Day on the Trail: Health Concern 16:11

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Episode 3: To Arughat Bazaar: A Raw and Rugged Ride 9:48

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Episode 2: Kathmandu: The Quest for a Guide 27:23

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Episode 1: Norway to Nepal: Fears and Fantasies of the Adventure Ahead 24:04

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Sneak Peek: Trekking Nepal Adventure Series 1:00

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