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07/05/2025

Happy Independence Day, hikers!

07/04/2025

🍷 DAY 2 SPOTLIGHT: Truffles, Wine & Timeless Views in Istria 🇭🇷

If you’ve ever wanted to taste your way through the European countryside, Day 2 of our Croatia Culinary Adventure is the stuff of foodie dreams. In fact, you'll feel as if you've been zapped inside a vintage travel poster!

🌳 We start in the heart of Istria — often called “Croatian Tuscany” — where you’ll join a local truffle hunter and his dogs for a guided forage in the Motovun forest. You’ll learn the secrets of this prized delicacy and then feast on truffle pasta, cheese, and local wine in a private countryside lunch.

🏰 Afterward, stroll the cobbled streets of Motovun’s medieval hilltop village, sip malvasia and teran wines among the vineyards, and take in panoramic views from the 11th-century city walls.

This day is a perfect mix of light adventure and indulgent discovery — and just one of eight unforgettable days on the trail in Croatia.

Sept 27–Oct 4, 2025 | Trip Confirmed
🕐 Booking deadline: July 29

👉 Reserve your spot here: https://hobnailtrekkingco.com/croatia/croatian-culinary-adventure/

07/02/2025

🍷 Hike. Taste. Explore. Croatia Awaits! 🇭🇷

Our September 27 – October 4 Croatia Culinary Adventure is officially ON! The departure is confirmed — we can accommodate solos and multiples — so jump in and join this unforgettable adventure of hiking, history, and yes ... heavenly food.

✨ Picture yourself:

Hunting truffles in the Istrian countryside 🐾

Rafting the Cetina River 🚣‍♂️

Hiking through emerald lakes and waterfalls in Plitvice and Krka 🌊

Savoring seafood and peka “under the bell” 🍽️

Dining Game of Thrones-style in Dubrovnik 🏰

Led by our very own Croatian super-guide, TJ Jambrovic, this trip is as authentic and flavorful as it gets.

✅ Moderate hiking, 3–4★ comfort, guided from start to finish.

👉 Booking deadline: July 29 — don’t miss your chance to join this incredible small-group journey! Book that sucker today!

📍 Learn more + reserve your spot now: https://hobnailtrekkingco.com/croatia/croatian-culinary-adventure/

07/01/2025

We have a new "Featured Hobnailers" entry this week — mother/daughter team Kathy Jones and Rachel Bishop! These amazing ladies from St. Simons Island, Georgia, were part of our inaugural trek to Everest Base Camp back in 2018. Read their interview!

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07/01/2025

🌄 Rare. Remote. Ridiculously Beautiful.

Heads up! Booking for our Montenegro Three-Jewel Odyssey (Sept 6–13) closes July 8!

This isn’t your typical European vacation. It’s a guided trek through Montenegro’s three most stunning national parks, where glacial lakes, rugged peaks, and mountain hospitality await. Think fewer tourists, more trail magic.

✅ Raft Europe’s deepest canyon
✅ Hike the legendary “Accursed Mountains”
✅ Stay in cozy guesthouses under incredible night skies
✅ Experience a side of Europe most folks never see

📅 Trip dates: Sept 6–13
🚐 Group size: Just 4–18 people
🔗 Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://hobnailtrekkingco.com/peaks-of-the-balkans/montenegro-three-jewel-odyssey/

Tag your trail buddy — this one’s worth the miles. 🥾💬

07/01/2025

So, you booked a high-altitude Hobnail trek in the Himalayas, Andes, or a climb of Kilimanjaro for the fall. That means you'll need to be training — lots of hiking — over the summer months. But there's an issue: You live (theoretically) in the Southern U.S. Here are some tips for dealing with the oppressive heat, humidity, and bugs during your necessary hikes.

It's tough to train for the Himalayas or Andes during the dog days of summer in the South, but you gotta do it. Here are some pro tips.

06/29/2025

The sands in the hourglass are almost gone. ⏳

At 11:59 PM this Monday night (June 30), the window to join our epic adventure — Iceland & the Faroe Islands: A Nordic Odyssey — slams shut. (Sad but true.)

Glacier hikes, Viking boats, puffin cliffs, lava field rides, Icelandic hot dogs, and Faroese feasts? Yeah, it’s that kind of trip.

Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Book it now while there's still time and a few slots: https://hobnailtrekkingco.com/nordic-odyssey/

06/28/2025

Day 6 of our Nordic Odyssey kicks off our time in the Faroe Islands — and it starts with a splash.

🚤 In Vestmanna, you’ll board a boat and cruise beneath the towering bird cliffs, where puffins, guillemots, and fulmars nest in the sheer rock faces. You’ll glide into sea caves and along wave-sculpted coastlines that feel like something out of a Norse legend.

🥃 Back on shore, we’ll stop at the Faer Isles Distillery, where you’ll enjoy open-faced Nordic sandwiches paired with craft whiskey and gin — all distilled right there in the heart of the Faroes.

After crossing the high mountain road to Tórshavn, we’ll make a few stunning photo stops, then head on to our final experience of the day: a farm-to-table dinner in Selatræð.

You’ll meet the farmer, hear stories of island sustainability, and enjoy a hearty meal made from local ingredients — the perfect end to your first full day in this remote island paradise.

📅 Only 5 days left to book your spot!
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06/28/2025

Step into Faroese history and heritage… on foot, by boat, and around the dinner table.

Let's take another look at Day 7 of our Nordic Odyssey trip to Iceland and the Faroe Islands. This one, based in the Faroes, might just be the most culturally rich day of the whole journey.

This morning, we’ll set out on the ancient trail from Tórshavn to Kirkjubøur, a seaside village that once served as the spiritual and cultural heart of the Faroe Islands. For centuries, this path was the lifeline connecting the capital to the island’s most important church—and today, we’ll walk it with boots on the same stones.
In Kirkjubøur, you’ll explore Roykstovan—the oldest inhabited wooden house in the world—and wander the haunting stone ruins of Magnus Cathedral, dating back to the 1300s.

From there, it’s an exclusive RIB (rigid inflatable boat) ride to remote Koltur Island, home to just one farm and a bold regeneration project. You’ll get your hands (a little) dirty and learn how this island is being slowly brought back to life.

Tonight? Faroese lamb shoulder or monkfish at the cozy, candlelit Áarstova.

We're in countdown mode, now, and still have 6 available spots. Booking for our Aug. 12-20 departure closes THIS Tuesday, July 1. Book it now here: https://hobnailtrekkingco.com/nordic-odyssey/

06/27/2025

On Day 8 of our Nordic Odyssey to Iceland and the Faroe Islands, the Faroes come alive through stories, flavors, and old-world charm.

The day begins with a guided walk through Tórshavn, the world’s smallest (and arguably most charming) capital. With our local guide Árni, you’ll explore the turf-roofed homes of the old town, visit the world’s oldest parliament, and stroll the harbor where Viking history blends effortlessly with modern island life.

Then, you’ll take to the sea.

🎣 In the afternoon, we board a UNESCO-recognized Faroese boat and spend time with a local fisherman, learning traditional fishing methods while catching your own dinner in the surrounding fjords.

That evening? You’ll feast on the freshest meal of the trip — prepared and served in a cozy local home — and leave with a deeper connection to this magical place.

IMPORTANT: This departure is a rare Founder's Trip, personally hosted by Hobnail owners Mark and Holly Johnson — and therefore priced $1,500 lower than future Nordic Odyssey treks. In other words, there will never be a better time to go! There are only 5 days left to book. If this experience speaks to your soul, don’t miss it.

🗓️ August 12–20
See the deets and book it here: hobnailtrekkingco.com/nordic-odyssey

06/26/2025

More about Day 4 of our Nordic Odyssey: It's about slowing down, soaking it in, and saying yes to Iceland’s best local flavors and traditions.

🐎 You’ll start the day riding Icelandic horses through otherworldly lava fields just outside Reykjavik. This beloved local breed is gentle, strong, and incredibly smooth — no riding experience required.

🌭 Then there’s the food! If you're up for it, we’ll stroll the streets of Reykjavik on an optional mid-morning tasting tour, with a chance to try the world-famous Icelandic hot dog (yes, it's a thing). Note the heavenly hotdog in the sky in the illustration!

🌊 After that, it’s time to unwind at the Sky Lagoon, a cliffside geothermal spa with an optional 7-step Icelandic bathing ritual. Warm waters. Ocean views. No crowds. Pure bliss.

Later that evening, you’ll explore Reykjavik at your own pace — cafés, boutiques, or a quiet harbor stroll.

📅 Final spots are filling now for August 12–20, and the booking deadline is this Tuesday, July 1!

See the deets and book it here: hobnailtrekkingco.com/nordic-odyssey