By Land Podcast
Welcome to the By Land Podcast! My name is Emory, and this show is all about having real, honest conversations with experienced adventurers, outdoor experts, and everyday people who love spending time outside. My goal is to help you feel inspired, informed, and confident to take on your own outdoor adventures—whether you're into backpacking, hiking, hunting, camping, or just getting started.
I cover a wide range of topics like practical outdoor skills, gear, conservation, mindset, and personal growth. Each episode offers something different—whether it’s an inspiring story, hard-earned lessons, or actionable advice to help you build confidence and develop the backcountry skills you need to explore further and adventure better.
By Land is about learning, growing, and making the most of our time in the outdoors. If you’re into that kind of thing, you’re in the right place.
By Land Podcast
#160 - Master Your Craft with Bill Stoker
Bill Stoker is a retired Army Veteran with a passion for teaching others how to master the art of fieldcraft and land navigation. In this episode, Bill joins the podcast for a deep dive into how to gain the correct mindset and perspective when in the field, the importance of situational awareness, and how his childhood years impacted how he views the world today.
Show Notes and Links
- Getting to know Bill
- How Bill got into land nav and fieldcraft
- The importance of changing perspective
- How complacency presents itself
- What land navigation students struggle with the most
- Digital vs. analog navigation
- What causes distrust in equipment
- How to teach Situational Awareness
- Bill’s childhood years
- Audience response to deeper discussions
- Barriers or excuses?
- The importance of friction points
- How the outdoors has changed over time
- The “do nothing” outdoor challenge
- What’s next for Bill in retirement
- How to follow up with Bill
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- www.stokermatic.com
- https://www.instagram.com/stokercraft
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