By Land Podcast
This podcast is about learning how to have better backcountry experiences and understanding why spending time outside matters in the first place.
I have conversations with people from diverse outdoor backgrounds to learn from them and hear their personal stories. I cover everything from backpacking, hiking, hunting, conservation, and outdoor skills to the broader role the outdoors can play in our health, perspective, and everyday lives.
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-Emory, By Land
By Land Podcast
#111 - What I Would Do Differently On The PCT
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I wouldn’t change a single thing about my 2017 hike of the Pacific Crest Trail because what happened out there made it MY hike and I love it for what it was. That said, we can’t help but reflect on the things we’d do differently. I like to think of it as learning valuable lessons rather than being unhappy with various aspects of my hike.
I’ve had three years to digest my lessons learned and have come away with a short list of things I’d do differently if I had to do it all over again from scratch. Some are PCT-specific while others are not. Even if you’re not planning on hiking the PCT or any other long trail, I think you’ll benefit from some of the items on my list.
Show Notes
- Hiking for sponsors
- Hike alone more
- Simplified layering system
- Hike in Altra Lone Peaks
- Ditch my pack lid
- Bring my nice camera
- Hike slower for longer
- Spend less time in town
- No more resupply boxes
- Garmin InReach instead of SPOT tracker
- Bring my Wife
- Not obsess about upcoming miles
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