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
#96 - Recapping the PCT With Jon "Roadrunner" Frankson
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I started following Jon’s journey on the PCT before the PCT even happened for him. Once he got on the trail, I enjoyed every moment of his journey via social media. He crushed miles early on, braved the snow in the Sierra, and ultimately arrived at the Northern Terminus on his own terms.
Show Notes and Links
- Introductions
- Jon’s backpacking backstory
- How the PCT became a reality
- How the beginning of the trail felt
- When reality sets in on the PCT
- Hiking the desert
- Dealing with and addressing “fear-mongering”
- Finding and learning your limits
- Decision-making process
- Addressing the snow in the Sierra
- Why the PCT and backpacking is so important to Jon
- Dealing with emotions on the trail
- Nearing the end of the trail
- What it means to “miss” the trail
- Life after the trail
- Lessons learned from the PCT
- How daily routing dictates gear selection
- Jon’s journey with photography while hiking
- Plans for follow-on trails
- Closing thoughts
- How to follow Jon online
- https://www.instagram.com/jonathonfrankson
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