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
#29 - Packrafting with Alpacka Raft
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Thor and Sarah Tingey of Alpacka Raft join the podcast to dive into what pack rafting is, the history of the sport, and how the brand supports ongoing conservation efforts.
Show Notes and Links
- Thor’s background with the founding of Alpacka Rafts
- Thors intro into what pack rafting is
- Sarah’s background
- Thor’s eye-opening realization about what is possible in the backcountry
- Thoughts on and benefits of long-duration backcountry trips
- What keeps Thor and Sarah returning to wild places
- How Thor and Sarah make each of their trips unique
- How comparing your trip to the trips of others can sour the experience
- How to make your trip your own
- Using topographical maps to build basic skills and to understand your area of interest
- How to learn and build on basic skills
- The history of pack rafting as told by Thor - also lots of great stories!
- How Alpacka Rafts was created
- How pack rafting can open up opportunities in the backcountry
- How to choose an Alpacka Packraft
- Packrafts compared to regular kayaks
- Things to know before you get into packrafting
- The growing popularity of pack rafting
- The growth and maturity of Alpacka Rafts
- How to buy an Alpacka Raft
- What it’s like to see the growth and use of Alpacka products around the world from the perspective of the founders
- Thor’s favorite inspirational story from a customer
- Sarah’s reason behind why she loves what Alpacka Rafts offers customers and her love for customer service
- Where Thor and Sarah get their most satisfaction and inspiration
- Trends and the future of Alpacka Rafts - What’s next?
- How Alpacka Rafts supports the conservation effort - access to public water
- https://www.alpackaraft.com/rafting/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alpacka_raft/
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alpackaraftllc/
Alpacka Raft allows backcountry adventures, bridging the trail to the water.
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