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.
Thanks for listening!
-Emory, By Land
Episodes
181 episodes
#105 - Fighting The War On Poaching In Africa with The Eco Defense Group
The Eco Defense Group is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help train and equip personnel on the front lines of the poaching war in Africa. On this episode, the President of EDGE, Nathan Edmondson, joins me to talk about the...
#104 - How To Hike Big Miles
I never thought in a million years I’d be able to hike 20-30 miles in a single day, but if I follow a specific strategy and plan, I can.In this episode, I’m going to dive into my process for hiking big miles. From start to finish, ...
#103 - How A Passion Project Can Turn Into A Real Job with Josh Kirchner
I’ve had a lot of conversations over the years with people thinking about producing outdoor media but don’t know if it’s worth doing. They have a voice but either don’t know where to begin or just need a little nudge to overcome the fear ...
#102 - How to Save Money and Make Better Gear Choices
In this episode, I'm diving into how you can save money and optimize your next gear purchase. I’ve spent a lot of money on gear over the years and only recently did I realize I haven’t done a very good job with it, but I know better now a...
#101 - Lessons From 2019 And the Future of This Podcast
I’m flying solo and sharing my lessons learned from 2019. These are just a handful of takeaways that I’ve come up with that I believe are worth sharing with you in hopes that maybe you can learn something from my experiences. I’ll a...
#100 - Long Distance Relationships for Long Distance Trails
To celebrate Episode 100, my Wife, Jessica, joins me on the podcast to talk about what it was like for her when I hiked the PCT in 2017. We hear about the trials of a hiker, but we never hear from the loved one at home waiting for a hike ...
#99 - Getting To Know Garage Grown Gear with Lloyd Vogal
On this episode of The By Land Podcast, we get to know Garage Grown Gear and one of the co-founders, Lloyd Vogal.Garage Grown Gear offers backpacking products you’re not likely to find in big box stores like REI. They focus on cottage br...
#98 - Climbing Mount Everest and Learning To Be Uncomfortable with Woody Hartman
Woody Hartman wasn’t expecting to climb Mount Everest in 2019, but sometimes life takes some exciting turns and before you know it, you’re doing something you never thought you would.On this episode, we dive into how Woody found himself ...
#97 - How To Deal With Life After The Trail With Kyle O'Grady
On this episode, I talk with Kyle O’Grady of The Trail Tales Podcast about what it’s like dealing with the “Post Trail Blues.” We talk a lot about the grand adventure when we’re ON it or look back at it fondly when we’re not, but we rarel...
#96 - Recapping the PCT With Jon "Roadrunner" Frankson
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 ...
#95 - The Outdoor Evolution of Darwin
This episode explores the personal backpacking journey of Darwin. You’re going to hear what his life was like before backpacking and where it’s now headed. Darwin explains the ups and downs of the trail, what inspires him to keep go...
#94 - Decoding the Mystery of Tripods with SLIK USA
Greg Napoli from Slik USA joins the podcast to help decode the mystery behind tripods. He runs me through everything from top to bottom, explains why you may need one, and how to select the right tripod.If you want to get educated ...
#93 - Elevation Change Documentary with Director Marion Mauran
For the past 8 years, Marion Mauran has been producing a documentary about Sam Fox’s FKT attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail. In this episode, Marion and I dive into what the documentary is about, how it came to be, and what she learned fr...
#92 - Managing and Protecting the Pacific Crest Trail
If you’ve ever wondered how a trail that spans 2650 miles across three large states is managed and protected, this is the episode you will want to listen to.Mark and Megan of the PCTA join me to talk about how the PCTA is working to prot...
#91 - How to Balance Your Love of Backpacking with Your Love of Family with Dan Kriesberg
What happens when you realize you love adventure as equally as you love being a parent? In this episode, Dan Kriesberg joins me to explore the struggle of being present for adventure and being present for family. Dan is a fa...
#90 - I Went Home Early, So Let's Talk About It
A goal of mine for 2019 was to bear hunt in an area I’d always wanted to explore. I got the green light from Jess and headed out this past weekend for a solo backpack hunt, however when I arrived, my excitement wore off and I began to fe...
#89 - Managing Backcountry Data with Jeff Balch of Basemap
Jeff Balch is the founder and creator of the mobile navigation app “Basemap.” If you’re familiar with using your phone as a GPS, you know how it works, but are you using it to its full extent?In this episode, Jeff explains the origin sto...
#88 - Fly Fishing The Backcountry with Tenkara USA
Daniel Galhardo discovered the Japanese method of fly fishing called “Tenkara” while researching the fishing culture of Japan. After realizing how effective it was not only for fishing but for backpacking and backcountry travel, he decided to I...
#87 - How Trails Are Designed and Built with Tyler Lau
Tyler Lau is an experienced member of trail crews and even teaches how to build trails correctly. In this episode, we dive into how trails are designed, built, and maintained. We also chat about the do’s and don’ts and where we, as hikers...
#86 - Six Overrated Training Methods with Rowan Smith
Rowan Smith is a personal trainer specializing in helping trekkers, mountaineers, and backpackers prepare for their upcoming adventures.In this episode, we dive into an article he wrote regarding the “6 Overrated Training Methods for Tre...
#85 - Back to Film with Nick "Click" Reichard
Nicholas Reichard is a thru-hiker who documents his trails with film cameras. He's hiked the AT, PCT, and part of the CDT documenting his time on trail. This episode dives into Nick’s background, how he first started Thru Hiking, wh...
#84 - Trail Name Legend
Jeff "Legend" Garmire has logged 21 thousand miles and counting at the time of this episode being aired. Those miles include the Calendar Year Triple Crown, AZT FKT, and countless other endeavors. What Jeff knows can apply to...
#83 - Q and A Solo Show
I’m rolling solo answering 12 questions that I found inside the “Backpacking” group on Facebook. They range from basic to complex and newbie to experienced.Show Notes and LinksTwist lock or Clip Lock T...
#82 - Thru Hiking, Happiness, and Taking Action with Dylan Tonkin
I found Dylan Tonkin through his post on LinkedIn where he described what it was like hating his job, quitting, hiking a long trail, and finally starting his own business.Dylan and I chat about his personal story and what he’s learned fr...
#81 - Hunting the Himalayan Snow Cock with Matt Hardinge
Matt Hardinge is an upland bird hunter, backpacker, photographer, and filmmaker who has found a way to pair bird hunting with backpacking. He joins the podcast to talk about a recent film about a hunt for the elusive Himalayan Snow Cock.&...
