Bothies and Big Lessons on the West Highland Way

In this episode, Rob talks with Jennifer Stevens, creator of the Tiny Pine Outdoors YouTube channel, about her very first long-distance hike: the West Highland Way in Scotland.Jennifer hiked the 96-mile route in 2020, taking ten days to walk from Milngavie to Fort William. Along the way she:Faced the infamous Devil’s Staircase with a heavy packWild camped in stunning spots and stayed in bothies by the lochsDiscovered the warmth and community of fellow hikersFilmed her journey and learned how carrying a camera changes the experienceFound joy in small details — from the scent of pine woods to the sound of rivers at campShe also shares what she would do differently if she walked it again, and her advice for anyone planning their own West Highland Way adventure.Links and resourcesJennifer’s channel: Tiny Pine Outdoors on YouTubeMore about the West Highland Way: westhighlandway.orgPlan your own adventure with Big Trail Adventures: bigtrailadventures.com