Hobnail Trekking Co.

06/03/2025

NORDIC ODYSSEY BOOKING DEADLINE EXTENDED

If you’ve been on the fence about joining our first-ever Nordic Odyssey to Iceland and the Faroe Islands, consider this your sign from the Viking gods (and your friends at Hobnail):

You still have time — but not much. We've extended the booking deadline from today, June 3, to Monday, July 1.

Trip Dates: August 12–20, 2025
Group Size: Small and mighty
Leaders: Hobnail founders Mark and Holly Johnson
Price: Discounted for this inaugural departure
Spots left: Very few 👀

Why should this one be on your life calendar?

✅ Snorkel between tectonic plates in Iceland’s Silfra fissure
✅ Hike through surreal volcanic landscapes and sea cliffs
✅ Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields
✅ Explore the colorful, grass-roofed villages of the Faroe Islands
✅ Spot puffins. Eat lamb stew. Soak in natural hot springs.
✅ Sleep in boutique Nordic lodges and historic island hotels
✅ Feel like you’ve left the planet — and arrived somewhere better

This is not a trip you’ll find in a glossy brochure. It’s real, it’s rugged, and it’s ridiculously beautiful. The kind of experience that resets your perspective and recharges your soul.

We only get one first time in Iceland and the Faroes — be a part of it!

📅 Booking closes: Monday, July 1
📍 Details + registration: https://hobnailtrekkingco.com/nordic-odyssey/

06/03/2025

First-timer? Kudos to you! Packing a suitcase, booking a plane ticket, and jetting overseas for a two-week adventure is not for the faint-of-heart. It takes guts, kind of like stepping off a bungy-jumping platform. If you've never done it before (or not much), an adventure to Patagonia or Nepal or Europe can be intimidating at best and downright scary at worst, and we can understand why a lot of people figure it's easier just to stay home and watch other crazy people do this stuff on TV.

From the beginning, we have made it our mission to make epic adventures accessible and doable for first-timers as well as seasoned travelers. Our favorite thing is to facilitate an amazing experience for someone who's never done that sort of thing, and to hear all the stories and see all the photos when they return. Understand that we are going to treat your trip as if it is our own, or that of our own kids.

That doesn't mean everything will be perfect — it never is. Adventures are called adventures because they're not always easy. Otherwise, they'd be vacations. Despite everyone's best efforts, things happen. Luggage gets misrouted. Flights are delayed. Long, bumpy rides must sometimes be endured. The occasional ankle is turned. But the experience is always, without fail, worth the hiccups. You will reflect on your adventure with a sense of pride and accomplishment — and you’ll tell those hilarious stories at family gatherings from now on.

So, if you're a first-timer, just know that we've been there and we've got you.

www.hobnailtrekkingco.com

06/03/2025

Thinking about your first overseas trip? That’s our specialty.

At Hobnail Trekking Co., we don’t just include first-time international travelers — we’re built for them.

Most of our clients come to us with the same questions:
✈️ “Where do I even start?”
📦 “What do I pack?”
📱 “Will I have cell service?”
😬 “What if I slow the group down?”
💸 “Is this going to be one of those nightmare logistics situations?”

And our answer is always: You’re not alone — and you’ve got us.

We walk you through every step, from choosing the right trip to training, gear, travel documents, and what to expect when you land. You’ll be in a small group, led by expert local guides we know personally, with full support from us on the U.S. side before, during, and after the trek.

You don’t need to be a seasoned traveler. You don’t need to speak another language. You don’t even need to be especially brave — just curious and willing.

We handle the hard stuff so you can focus on the good stuff:
✅ Big views
✅ New cultures
✅ Meaningful friendships
✅ Bucket-list moments that become life chapters

The world isn’t as scary as it seems. Especially when you have someone to guide the way.

Ready to make your first passport stamp unforgettable?
We’ve got a trek with your name on it.

06/03/2025

Thinking about your first overseas trip? That’s our specialty.

At Hobnail Trekking Co., we don’t just include first-time international travelers — we’re built for them.

Most of our clients come to us with the same questions:
✈️ “Where do I even start?”
📦 “What do I pack?”
📱 “Will I have cell service?”
😬 “What if I slow the group down?”
💸 “Is this going to be one of those nightmare logistics situations?”

And our answer is always: You’re not alone — and you’ve got us.

We walk you through every step, from choosing the right trip to training, gear, travel documents, and what to expect when you land. You’ll be in a small group, led by expert local guides we know personally, with full support from us on the U.S. side before, during, and after the trek.

You don’t need to be a seasoned traveler. You don’t need to speak another language. You don’t even need to be especially brave — just curious and willing.

We handle the hard stuff so you can focus on the good stuff:
✅ Big views
✅ New cultures
✅ Meaningful friendships
✅ Bucket-list moments that become life chapters

The world isn’t as scary as it seems. Especially when you have someone to guide the way.

Ready to make your first passport stamp unforgettable?
We’ve got a trek with your name on it. Book it today at hobnailtrekkingco.com.

06/02/2025

It's easily one of our most-asked questions: "What the heck does Hobnail mean??" Mark has finally addressed this in his latest blog post, and you won't want to miss it. (Spoiler: It isn't a misspelling of "Hotmail.")

Discover the gritty history of hobnail boots — from Roman soldiers to Everest climbers — and why we chose the name Hobnail Trekking Co.

06/01/2025

If you want to go where the crowds aren’t, we have a spot for you in the Balkans.

Hike through mountain villages where shepherds still live like they did centuries ago. Cross borders on foot. Sleep in cozy guesthouses. And see views that make the Alps look like warm-ups.

It’s Europe the way it used to be — rugged, raw, and real.

See our Balkans treks here and book your today: https://hobnailtrekkingco.com/peaks-of-the-balkans/

06/01/2025

🚨 HOBNAIL'S NORDIC ODYSSEY: ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨

This is not just another trip to Iceland. It’s Hobnail’s very first Nordic Odyssey — and you can be a part of it.

Join us August 12–20 as we explore the raw beauty of Iceland and the Faroe Islands on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Think: volcanic landscapes, puffin cliffs, waterfalls that defy gravity, snorkeling the Silfra tectonic rift, and riding Icelandic horses through moss-covered lava fields — all in a setting that feels like another planet.

But here’s what makes this one extra special:

✅ This is our inaugural trek to this part of the world
✅ The itinerary is easy-to-moderate: No super-intense trekking, here
✅ It’s being personally led by Hobnail founders Mark and Holly Johnson
✅ It’s discounted — a special rate for helping us kick things off
✅ Booking closes July 1
✅ And yes... there are only 6 spots left

This is the kind of trip people talk about for years — and it’s limited to a tiny group of trail-ready travelers.

If Iceland and the Faroes are on your list, don’t wait. There will never be another first time.

📍Trip details + registration: https://hobnailtrekkingco.com/nordic-odyssey/

05/31/2025

If you’ve never been overseas and want to start somewhere stunning, safe, and full of history and good food, it’s hard to beat Croatia.

Our Croatian Odyssey trip is like Europe’s greatest hits album:
✅ Coastal hikes
✅ Waterfalls and wine tastings
✅ Truffle hunting with dogs
✅ Dubrovnik’s ancient walls

Best part? We take care of every detail. You just bring a pair of good walking shoes.

Check out this invitation from our Croatian director, TJ Jambrovic and visit our Croatian treks here: https://hobnailtrekkingco.com/croatia/

05/31/2025

Our intrepid Tennessee trekkers, Rhonda and Terry Gilbert, have sent a new set of astounding photos from their Peruvian Odyssey adventure, including shots from the area around Rainbow Mountain. These bad-*ss grandparents are proving that epic adventures are not reserved only for 20-somethings. It's never too late to experience God's amazing creations!

Book the Peruvian Odyssey here. https://hobnailtrekkingco.com/peru-treks/peruvian-odyssey/

05/28/2025

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05/28/2025

Friends, just a reminder: Today at 12 NOON CST, we will be conducting a livestream here at our page regarding our August 12-20 Nordic Odyssey adventure, which visits both Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Joining Mark will be guides Sævar (Iceland) and Árni (Faroes) plus our logistics coordinator, Fran. If you have any interest in this trip (and why wouldn't you??), be sure to join live and ask questions. Otherwise, the recording will be posted later.

05/28/2025

Our amazing, intrepid adventurers, Tennesseans Rhonda and Terry Gilbert, are checking in with a bevy of photos from their current trip, our Peruvian Odyssey. More to come — enjoy!

https://hobnailtrekkingco.com/peru-treks/peruvian-odyssey/