We are starting a new segment to the podcast, called Trail Tech Hacks - apps and/or tech that we use on the trail to make the journey a little easier or more enjoyable. 

We are starting with one of our favorite trail apps - the Merlin birding app from Cornell Labs. How many times have you been on a trail and heard a bird sound, and wondered... what the hell is that?! The last thing you want to carry on the hike is a birding manual. Luckily, the Merlin app makes identifying, and saving, bird sounds and sightings very easy. 

My guest on this episode is Kayla, and she is going to guide us through the use of the Merlin app and give us a hack on how to use the app when you are on the trail and have no cell service. 

To hear some of the birds mentioned in this episode - jump on over to The Long Ways Podcast's hiking blog.

For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and coming soon - videos on our YouTube channel. Or subscribe to our Substack channel (The Long Ways) or newsletter on our website for the stories behind the trail.

Coming soon - an AMA feature where you can ask us almost anything about our hiking adventures. Watch for an announcement on our social channels.

Have a comment or an idea for an upcoming episode - contact us through our website or email us at [email protected].

We are back from our 7th Long Ways hike! And this time we come full circle to where we began in 2019... Scotland! One of our favorite hiking destinations, not only because of the amazing scenery, but also the fact that the Scottish are fantastic hosts!

We actually started this trail in 2019 when, for the first time, our trio hiked the West Highland Way. In this episode we compare the two trails, our experiences along the GGW (spoiler... it was amazing), and of course, the big questions... how was the beer and did you see Nessie?

Soon we are also going to start releasing video versions of our podcast on our YouTube channel.. because what is the reason for a hike without the views!

For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and coming soon - videos on our YouTube channel. Or subscribe to our Substack channel (The Long Ways) or newsletter on our website for the stories behind the trail.

Coming soon - an AMA feature where you can ask us almost anything about our hiking adventures. Watch for an announcement on our social channels.

Have a comment or an idea for an upcoming episode - contact us through our website or email us at [email protected].

Sadie Yates, now a PhD candidate in Theology, spent the summer between her Masters and PhD program hiking the Camino de Santiago. The 500 mile trail leads from the Pyrenees Alps in France to the town of Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain, and has served as a major route for pilgrims to the cathedral for hundreds of years. 

We talked to Sadie about what it’s like to hike Camino, the transformational nature of the trail, and why it set her on the path to hike a new pilgrimage trail each year. 

Do you have a story from a long trail that you would like to talk about? Or are you interested in a guest on your podcast? We would love to talk to you! Drop us a message at [email protected]

Stay tuned for updates from our upcoming hike on the Great Glen Way.... what could go wrong?

For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and coming soon - videos on our YouTube channel. Or subscribe to our Substack channel (The Long Ways) or newsletter on our website for the stories behind the trail.

Coming soon - an AMA feature where you can ask us almost anything about our hiking adventures. Watch for an announcement on our social channels.

Have a comment or an idea for an upcoming episode - contact us through our website or email us at [email protected].

We are back in prime hiking season, and for this episode we are going to catch up with Michael on his recent solo hike of St. Cuthbert's Way across Scotland and England. 

We are going to find answers to some of the important questions, such as

• Who is St Cuthbert and why does he have a Way?
• Where can you find the best beer on this trail?
• If you can do it, can I?

For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and coming soon - videos on our YouTube channel. Or subscribe to our Substack channel (The Long Ways) or newsletter on our website for the stories behind the trail.

Coming soon - an AMA feature where you can ask us almost anything about our hiking adventures. Watch for an announcement on our social channels.

Have a comment or an idea for an upcoming episode - contact us through our website or email us at [email protected].

When he was 18 years old, our co-host, Devin, did something incredibly brave and stupid: he decided to hike across Colorado for a month with nothing but three high school friends, a lot of ramen and mac and cheese, and the invincibility that comes with being a teenager.

He almost made it all the way, too. Today, Michael interviews Devin about hiking the Colorado Trail, why it set him on the path to hiking a long trial every year today, and hard-learned tips for the trail.

For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube. Also subscribe to our Substack for more stories and advice from the trail. 

Have a comment or an idea for an upcoming episode - contact us through our website or email us at [email protected].

For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and coming soon - videos on our YouTube channel. Or subscribe to our Substack channel (The Long Ways) or newsletter on our website for the stories behind the trail.

Coming soon - an AMA feature where you can ask us almost anything about our hiking adventures. Watch for an announcement on our social channels.

Have a comment or an idea for an upcoming episode - contact us through our website or email us at [email protected].

The Inca Trail ascends over 14,000 feet to the ancient Incan site of Machu Picchu. Today, as we launch our new guest interview series, we speak with Devin's sister, Kayla, to hear from her experiences atop the Andes Mountains.

We are also pleased to announce the launch of our free Substack newsletter, The Long Ways. This newsletter will feature tips on how to prepare for long hikes, stories from behind the trails, and ways for you to get more information on the #hikinglife! Click here to start your subscription.

For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and coming soon - videos on our YouTube channel. Or subscribe to our Substack channel (The Long Ways) or newsletter on our website for the stories behind the trail.

Coming soon - an AMA feature where you can ask us almost anything about our hiking adventures. Watch for an announcement on our social channels.

Have a comment or an idea for an upcoming episode - contact us through our website or email us at [email protected].

This fall we set out on our latest Long Ways hike - this time along the Lycian Way (East), just south of Antalya Turkey.  It was hot, rugged, and a definite challenge - but the scenery of the Turkish coast, combined with the amazing hospitality of the Turkish people, made it all worthwhile.

Check out more about this trail at: www.thelongwayspodcast.com/lycian-way

And follow us on social media for announcements of two upcoming features in 2025 - The Long Ways on SubStack and our video podcasts on our YouTube channel!

For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and coming soon - videos on our YouTube channel. Or subscribe to our Substack channel (The Long Ways) or newsletter on our website for the stories behind the trail.

Coming soon - an AMA feature where you can ask us almost anything about our hiking adventures. Watch for an announcement on our social channels.

Have a comment or an idea for an upcoming episode - contact us through our website or email us at [email protected].

What gear do we use for a long ways hike? Well, You asked for it ... and we have kind of delivered?!  Because, to be honest, we are still working this out and learning with every hike! 

In this episode we explore what we have learned about the gear you need to hike these trails. From REI and Black Diamond, to Arc'teryx and Salomon, we look at what has worked for us and why. And if you think these are paid product placements you couldn't be more wrong! We just love to hike, and here is the gear we use!

For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and coming soon - videos on our YouTube channel. Or subscribe to our Substack channel (The Long Ways) or newsletter on our website for the stories behind the trail.

Coming soon - an AMA feature where you can ask us almost anything about our hiking adventures. Watch for an announcement on our social channels.

Have a comment or an idea for an upcoming episode - contact us through our website or email us at [email protected].

This Spring, Michael took a leap and embarked on a solo hike across Hadrian's Wall in northern England. Listen to our latest episode, where he talks about the realities of solo hiking, how not to hike the Hadrian's Wall path (hint: don't go east to west!) and more. 

Join Devin and Mike, a father-son duo hiking the great long trails of Europe. Each episode takes a look at at a single day on the trail — with all the highs, lows, stupid moments and semi-profound insights two amateur hikers can provide. 

For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and coming soon - videos on our YouTube channel. Or subscribe to our Substack channel (The Long Ways) or newsletter on our website for the stories behind the trail.

Coming soon - an AMA feature where you can ask us almost anything about our hiking adventures. Watch for an announcement on our social channels.

Have a comment or an idea for an upcoming episode - contact us through our website or email us at [email protected].

What is our hiking bucket list? From Iceland to Germany, New Zealand to Patagonia, we dive into the hikes we want to do before we die -- or, at least, within the next few years. 

Join Devin and Mike, a father-son duo hiking the great long trails of Europe. Each episode takes a look at at a single day on the trail — with all the highs, lows, stupid moments and semi-profound insights two amateur hikers can provide. 

For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and coming soon - videos on our YouTube channel. Or subscribe to our Substack channel (The Long Ways) or newsletter on our website for the stories behind the trail.

Coming soon - an AMA feature where you can ask us almost anything about our hiking adventures. Watch for an announcement on our social channels.

Have a comment or an idea for an upcoming episode - contact us through our website or email us at [email protected].