By Land Podcast
An interview-based podcast that explores the world of outdoor recreation, including topics such as backpacking, thru-hiking, hunting, mountaineering, nutrition, conservation, personal development, and more.
Most episodes are conversations with people from different walks of life and outdoor backgrounds, giving me the opportunity to learn from their experiences and perspectives. Other episodes are practical field notes on skills, gear, and lessons learned, while some are deeper reflections on ideas, questions, and observations from my own journey.
This podcast is a record of my time in the outdoors, what I'm learning, and what I continue to learn.
I hope each episode leaves you feeling inspired and encouraged to pursue whatever adventure you're dreaming of.
-Emory, By Land
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By Land Podcast
#150 - Backpacking 1300 Miles of the PCT with 3 Kids with David Daley
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This is the second part of a two-part mini-series with Marketa and David Daley who in 2022 hiked 1300 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail with their 3 young kids. David and I dive into the more holistic side of hiking the trail and explore the meaning behind the struggle and process of a thru-hike. For anyone who enjoys the non-technical side of a thru-hiking discussion, you’ll enjoy this, especially if you’re a parent yourself.
David and I dive into what it was like to hike as Father on the PCT, how hard it was to learn to hike as slow as a child, and the spiritual connection we feel toward wild spaces. A thru-hike is a difficult thing to process and it was great to have the chance to explore the experience with David so soon after the end of his hike.
Show Notes
- Digesting the trail
- The importance of immersing yourself in the wilderness
- Thoughts on possible long-term effects of thru-hiking with kids (hopes versus reality)
- Experiencing the PCT as a Dad
- Parental roles and responsibilities on the trail
- Holding hands for 500 miles then letting go…
- Learning to hike all-day
- What it’s like hiking at a child’s pace
- Reasons behind the hike
- The spiritual connection to wild spaces
- Is life balance possible?
- The willingness to easily find excuses not to do something
- Imagining life without the PCT
- Understanding why you hike
- Breakthrough moments on the trail
- Reflecting on relationships with fellow hikers
- The importance of community
- Final thoughts
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