Notes From Big Trails

The Toughest Trail in America?

The Toughest Trail in America?

What is the Sierra High Route? The Sierra High Route (SHR) is a ~195–200 mile (315 km) line through California’s Sierra Nevada, dreamed up as a high, wilder counterpoint to...

The Toughest Trail in America?

What is the Sierra High Route? The Sierra High Route (SHR) is a ~195–200 mile (315 km) line through California’s Sierra Nevada, dreamed up as a high, wilder counterpoint to...

The Path to Tour Du Mont Blanc Joy

The Path to Tour Du Mont Blanc Joy

Today we’re talking all things Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) — the classic 170 km loop around the Mont Blanc massif, and one of the most beloved trails on earth....

The Path to Tour Du Mont Blanc Joy

Today we’re talking all things Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) — the classic 170 km loop around the Mont Blanc massif, and one of the most beloved trails on earth....

Following Roman Footsteps through Albania

Following Roman Footsteps through Albania

Today I’m joined by Bodil Oudshoorn. At work, she’s a product manager in running, leading an elite footwearprogramme — and she happens to have a PhD in shoe grip. Away...

Following Roman Footsteps through Albania

Today I’m joined by Bodil Oudshoorn. At work, she’s a product manager in running, leading an elite footwearprogramme — and she happens to have a PhD in shoe grip. Away...

Update Blisters, Joy, and a Three-Legged Dog: Martyn Howe on Britain’s National Trails

Update Blisters, Joy, and a Three-Legged Dog: M...

Today I’m joined by Martyn Howe, author of Tales from the Big Trails. Martyn has walked every one of the UK’s National Trails — from the South West Coast Path...

Update Blisters, Joy, and a Three-Legged Dog: M...

Today I’m joined by Martyn Howe, author of Tales from the Big Trails. Martyn has walked every one of the UK’s National Trails — from the South West Coast Path...

Jennifer’s First Big Trail: The West Highland Way

Jennifer’s First Big Trail: The West Highland Way

Back in 2020, Jennifer took on her first long-distance hike: the West Highland Way. Over 10 days she walked from Milngavie (just outside Glasgow) to Fort William, wild camping, staying...

Jennifer’s First Big Trail: The West Highland Way

Back in 2020, Jennifer took on her first long-distance hike: the West Highland Way. Over 10 days she walked from Milngavie (just outside Glasgow) to Fort William, wild camping, staying...

Alta Via 1 with Marijke — long days, big smiles, and a lot of grappa

Alta Via 1 with Marijke — long days, big smiles...

Today we’re off to northern Italy and the Alta Via 1 — a 120 km trail through the dramatic limestone peaks of the Dolomites. It’s steep, it’s challenging, and it’s...

Alta Via 1 with Marijke — long days, big smiles...

Today we’re off to northern Italy and the Alta Via 1 — a 120 km trail through the dramatic limestone peaks of the Dolomites. It’s steep, it’s challenging, and it’s...

Walking the Cape Wrath Trail with Magnus Ross

Walking the Cape Wrath Trail with Magnus Ross

Today we talk to Magnus Ross, fresh back from the Cape Wrath Trail — often described as the toughest trail in the UK. It’s wild, remote, and in places there’s...

Walking the Cape Wrath Trail with Magnus Ross

Today we talk to Magnus Ross, fresh back from the Cape Wrath Trail — often described as the toughest trail in the UK. It’s wild, remote, and in places there’s...

Walking the John Muir Trail with Ally Beaven

Walking the John Muir Trail with Ally Beaven

This summer, writer and ultra runner Ally Beaven walked the John Muir Trail — 340 km through California’s Sierra Nevada, from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney. We...

Walking the John Muir Trail with Ally Beaven

This summer, writer and ultra runner Ally Beaven walked the John Muir Trail — 340 km through California’s Sierra Nevada, from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney. We...