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PODCAST

The Long Ways Podcast

Devin Windelspecht, Michael Windelspecht, Eric Weber

Adventures and Misadventures on the Long Trails of the World. Follow us as we share our experiences from the Tour du Mont Blanc, Rota Vicentina , Dingle Way, West Highland Way, Hadrians Wall Path, Julian Way, Lycian Way, and most recently - the Great Glen Way! What could go wrong?! Well, follow us to find out!

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29:09

Capturing the Long Hikes in Photos

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2026/04/06

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 ab...

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Hiking Jebel Shams, Oman's Mountain of the Sun

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2026/01/30

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 ...

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26:19

Trail Tech Hacks: Birding with Merlin

The Long Ways Podcast ·

2025/10/23

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, b...

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39:36

The Great Glen Way

The Long Ways Podcast ·

2025/08/30

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...

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35:36

Guest Episode: The Camino de Santiago with Sadie

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2025/07/09

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 ...

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22:16

St Cuthbert's Way - A Solo Long Way by Michael

The Long Ways Podcast ·

2025/05/27

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?We have recently launched a new Substack channel called The Long Ways that gives you the stories behind the trails... and... its fr...

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27:19

Guest Episode: The Colorado Trail with Devin

The Long Ways Podcast ·

2025/03/24

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 ou...

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32:40

Special Guest: Stories from the Inca Trail with Kayla

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2025/02/15

Ever wonder what it would be like to hike the Inca Trail and ascend to over 14,000 feet to see Machu Piccu? We are going to give some insight today as we launch our new series featuring guest hikers. And today, Devin will be interviewing his sister Kayla to learn all about her adventures, and a few misadventures, along the Inca Trail. We are using this episode to announce the launch of our free Substack newsletter, The Long Ways on Friday Feb 21st. This newsletter will feature more informatio...

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36:49

The Lycian Way

The Long Ways Podcast ·

2024/12/16

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-wayAnd follow us on social media for announcements of two upcoming features in 2025 - The Long Ways on SubStack and our video podca...

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45:18

The Gear Episode

The Long Ways Podcast ·

2024/11/13

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 i...

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30:54

Hadrian's Wall

The Long Ways Podcast ·

2024/08/26

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 c...

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27:58

Episode 6: Our Hiking Bucket List

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2024/03/04

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36:48

Special Episode: The Julian Alps

The Long Ways Podcast ·

2023/12/18

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32:50

Episode 5: Zero Days

The Long Ways Podcast ·

2023/09/17

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13:04

Episode 4.1 - The Short Ways

The Long Ways Podcast ·

2023/06/19

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Episode 4: How to Choose Your Next Hike

The Long Ways Podcast ·

2023/02/21

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30:54

Episode 3: The Hardest Day

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2022/12/07

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29:14

Special Episode: The Rota Vicentina

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2022/10/11

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30:32

Episode 2: What Makes a Great Day on the Trail?

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2022/09/22

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26:37

Episode 1: Why The Hell Are We Doing This?

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2022/09/10

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