The Long Ways Podcast
Adventures and Misadventures on the Long Trails of Europe and Asia. Follow us as we share our experiences on the Tour du Mont Blanc, Rota Vicentina , Dingle Way, West Highland Way, Hadrians Wall Path, Julian Way and our latest adventure - The Lycian Way in Turkey! What could go wrong?! Well, follow us to find out!
Episodes
12 episodes
The Lycian Way
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 hospit...
•
36:49
The Gear Episode
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 l...
•
45:18
Hadrian's Wall
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 eas...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
30:54
Our Hiking Bucket List
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 grea...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
27:58
The Julian Alps
This summer, we hiked the Julian Alps of Slovenia -- by far one of the most spectacular, but also most challenging, hikes we've ever done. Listen to hear about how we tackled the trail, what advice we'd have for others attempting to hike the Ju...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
36:48
Zero Days
Not every day on the trail has to be a hiking day -- in fact, it's important to take a day off, or "Zero Day," during a Long Ways Hike. In this episode, Devin and Mike go into their favorite Zero Days on the trail, why you should build a down d...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
32:50
Bonus Episode: The Short Ways
We are thrilled to introduce our new mini-sessions - The Short Ways! These series will feature some of the longer day hikes that we take to explore areas near where we live, or just prepare for the next Long Ways hike.Also, this episode...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
13:04
How to Choose Your Next Hike
Interested in hiking a long ways hike but don't know where to start? Overwhelmed with the variety of trails in the world, or your own level of preparedness? We're here to help! In this episode, we talk about choosing your next (or first) ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
31:05
The Hardest Day
We've talked about what makes a great day on the trail, but what about those other days -- the days that you have to push through, both mentally and physically? Today we're visiting the Dingle Way and Ireland, and one specifically rainy, windy,...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
30:54
The Rota Vicentina
On this special episode, we go over our latest hike from this last summer: the Rota Vicentina, also known as the "Fisherman's Way", which follows the southern Atlantic coast along the Algarve and Alentejo regions of Portugal.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
29:14
What Makes a Great Day on the Trail?
Join Devin and Mike, a father-son duo hiking the great long trails of Europe. Each episode takes a look at a single day on the trail — with all the highs, lows, stupid moments and semi-profound insights two amateur hikers can provide. ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
30:32
Why The Hell Are We Doing This?
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. <...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
26:37