The Long Ways Podcast

Who is King Ludwig and why does he have a Way? Let's take a hike and find out!In this episode Michael and Eric talk about their recent hike through Bavaria along a lesser traveled long way called  King Ludwig's Way. From Munich to Fussen, we review some of the highlights of the trail, how we used AI during this hike, and most importantly, the best beer of the hike. Bavaria was an amazing experience, and if you are looking for a great long ways hike to get started on, we highly recommend  it!For more pictures, our itinerary, background reading and listening about King Ludwig, and some FAQs, visit us at thelongwayspodcast.com/king-ludwig-wayFor more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.Do you have a story from a long trail that you would like to talk about? Or are you interested in having us as a guest on your hiking or podcast? Then we would love to talk to you! Drop us a message at [email protected]

What is it like to solo hike the Cotswold Way? In this episode we talk with Michael, who recently completed his third solo hike in the United Kingdom, and his 10th long ways hike.  Learn more about his thoughts on the trail, the people he met, and how this trail compares to some of our previous hikes. Plus... we reveal our next destination for this Septmeber!For more on this hike - visit: https://www.thelongwayspodcast.com/cotswoldsIf you are thinking of hiking this trail and have questions, email us at [email protected] you on the trail!For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.Do you have a story from a long trail that you would like to talk about? Or are you interested in having us as a guest on your hiking or podcast? Then we would love to talk to you! Drop us a message at [email protected]

It's been a really long winter, and if you're a hiker, you're probably itching to get back on the trail - and so are we! So as we are planning our spring and summer hikes, we decided to take a few moments and talk with Eric about his role in recording our adventures and stories in photos. Eric has been with us since the West Highland Way, and the amazing photos on our website (and soon on our new video podcasts), calendars, and social media are serious inspiration for any hiker!Come learn about how Eric prepares for the hikes, how he uses photos to tell the story of our adventures, and why Michael is not allowed to take photos!Check Out The Photos at: www.thelongwayspodcast.com/hikes/capturing-the-long-hikes-in-photoFor more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.Do you have a story from a long trail that you would like to talk about? Or are you interested in having us as a guest on your hiking or podcast? Then we would love to talk to you! Drop us a message at [email protected]

We're heading deep into the Middle East for our latest episode of The Long Ways Podcast. Last year, Devin spent four months living in Oman, a country in the southern Arabian peninsula, where he had the chance to hike through some of the country's stunning natural scenery -- including by hiking it's tallest mountain, Jebel Shams, or the "Mountain of the Sun." Join us in our latest episode as Devin walks through the history and experience of walking the trail, and why Oman should be next on your travel list. For more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.Do you have a story from a long trail that you would like to talk about? Or are you interested in having us as a guest on your hiking or podcast? Then we would love to talk to you! Drop us a message at [email protected]

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 YouTube.Do you have a story from a long trail that you would like to talk about? Or are you interested in having us as a guest on your hiking or podcast? Then we would love to talk to you! Drop us a message 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 YouTube.Do you have a story from a long trail that you would like to talk about? Or are you interested in having us as a guest on your hiking or podcast? Then we would love to talk to you! Drop us a message 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] more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.Do you have a story from a long trail that you would like to talk about? Or are you interested in having us as a guest on your hiking or podcast? Then we would love to talk to you! Drop us a message 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 asWho 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 YouTube.Do you have a story from a long trail that you would like to talk about? Or are you interested in having us as a guest on your hiking or podcast? Then we would love to talk to you! Drop us a message 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] more from our hiking trio, follow us on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.Do you have a story from a long trail that you would like to talk about? Or are you interested in having us as a guest on your hiking or podcast? Then we would love to talk to you! Drop us a message 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 YouTube.Do you have a story from a long trail that you would like to talk about? Or are you interested in having us as a guest on your hiking or podcast? Then we would love to talk to you! Drop us a message at [email protected]