»It's the purest and most vibrant form of freedom I've ever felt in my life. There's something special about being able to wake up every day and have absolute and utter autonomy over every decision you make.« was the answer when I asked what is walking and hiking giving him personally. In this episode, we try to inspire with the longest trails a man can hike on the planet. To only name the Appalachian trail with 3.500 km and 550 000' of elevation gain crossing 14 states and proposing his girlfriend that is his wife today and Pacific crest trail with 4.400 km from the Mexican border to Canadian border in 5 months. The story Devin Karch has to tell is so inspiring you might end up finding yourself at the trailhead of one of the world's longest trails with only a backpack sturdy shoes and a tent, after hearing this episode. Welcome to another adventure shared by amazing humans and traveling industry experts.  The 26th SwitchBack is a podcast about traveling industry experts, looking for inspiration from the most interesting people on the planet, showcasing their experience and incredible talents. This is a behind the scenes look into the travel industry from the insiders … the travel industry experts who share the love for the life outdoors, traveling, and biking. Notes & Links:  - IG: Darwin The Hiker  - https://travelandtrail.com/