The Long Ways Podcast Michael and Devin Windelspecht

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 photos of our trips, follow us Facebook and Instagram! And for more...

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 Julian Alps, and more. For more on Eric Weber's photography, visit 5bluemedia.com!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 mo...

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 day into your next trail, 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 ama...

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 introduces our friend Eric "The Storker" Weber as we review a recent hike that we took in South CarolinaFor photos of our trips, follow us Facebook and Instagram! And for more background stories, subscribe to our free newsletter on Substack

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) long ways hike, and all of the considerations we make in considering where we travel next. 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,...

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, awful day that stands out to us years later. 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...