Podcasts by The By Land Podcast

EP 141 Backpacking and Dogs with Bailey Bremner from 2022-04-11T07:00

Backpacking with dogs is something I think most of us dream of doing, but for Bailey Bremner, it’s a reality. Bailey is not only an accomplished backpacke...

EP 140 Staying Connected with Dylan Tonkin of TownShirt from 2022-04-04T14:25

Dylan Tonkin had the crazy idea to take the fun design of a lightweight Hawaiian shirt and marry it with a design that would remind thru-hikers of their fa...

EP 139 The Human Nature of Hunting with Bruce McGlenn from 2022-03-28T07:00

Bruce McGlenn is the founder and lead instructor for Human Nature Hunting, a hunting schoo...

EP 138 The Fine Line Between Adventure and Danger with Moose Mutlow from 2022-03-14T07:00

Moose Mutlow is a member of the Yosemite Search and Rescue, the Senior Projects Director for planning, design, and construction of the National Environment...

EP 137 Wild Places, Sheep, and Making the Most of It with Adam Foss from 2022-02-21T08:00

Adam Foss grew up hunting sheep in the mountains with his father and brother. He learned at a young age what it looked like to work hard for something, ad...

EP 136 A First Time Western Backpack Hunt with Joey Bennett from 2021-12-27T08:00

EP 135 60 Years of Backpacking with JR Harris from 2021-12-20T08:00

JR Harris has been backpacking for 60 years. It all started when his parents decided to send him to Boy Scout camp to avoid summers in NYC and though he m...

EP 134 Freedom From Expectations with Justin Helmkamp from 2021-12-07T18:16:16

Justin Helmkamp completed his Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking in 2021. He’s now hiked the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide T...

EP 133 The American Perimeter Trail with Rue McKenrick from 2021-11-08T08:00

Rue McKenrick is no doubt one of the most prolific long-distance hikers today, but he doesn’t know how many miles he’s hiked because he doesn’t care about ...

EP 132 Your Nutrition Questions Answered with Kyle Kamp RDN, LD from 2021-09-14T07:00

Kyle Kamp is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who specializes in backcountry nutrition and performance. He recently became a full-time operator of his ...

EP 132 Your Nutrition Questions Answered with Kyle Kamp RDN, LD from 2021-09-14T07:00

Kyle Kamp is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who specializes in backcountry nutrition and performance. He recently became a full-time operator of his ...

EP133 Your Nutrition Questions Answered with Kyle Kamp RDN, LD from 2021-09-14T07:00

Kyle Kamp is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who specializes in backcountry nutrition and performance. He recently became a full-time operator of his own business, Valley to Peak Nutrition, an...

EP 131 Body Mobility for the Mountains with Chase Tucker from 2021-07-20T07:00

Chase Tucker is a long-distance backpacker from Tasmania who specializes in training backpackers in the field of overall body mobility and fitness for thei...

EP 130 Debunking Your Weak Ankles with Cory Ford from 2021-05-10T07:00

What if I told you “weak ankles” aren’t really a thing? What if I then told you that, like a muscle, you can strengthen them? Does that sound ni...

EP 129 New Trails and New Adventures with Renee "Shera" Patrick from 2021-04-26T16:50:08

Renee “Shera” Patrick is the Program Coordinator of the Oregon Desert Trail and has been hiking long distance trails for 20 years! Her work at the ODT has...

EP 128 Setting Expectations with Bonie Shupe of Ibex from 2021-03-16T18:31

Bonie Shupe is the GM and Director of Product at Ibex. After a long history of creating some amazing products, Ibex closed its doors a few years ago, but ...

EP 127 Embrace The Alternate with Doug Laher from 2021-03-05T14:00

Doug Laher is the Father of Thru-Hiker Trevor “Microsoft” Laher who tragically passed away while hiking near Apache Peak along the PCT. He was 11 days int...

EP 127 Embrace The Alternate with Doug Laher from 2021-03-05T14:00

Doug Laher is the Father of Thru-Hiker Trevor “Microsoft” Laher who tragically passed away while hiking near Apache Peak along the PCT. He was 11 days into his hike when conditions along the trail...

EP 126 The Benefits of CBD for Backpackers with Ryan and Hillary Lampers from 2021-01-07T21:28:52

Ryan and Hillary Lampers are the husband and wife the team behind “Hunt, Harvest, Health,” a health and wellness company dedicated to promoting a healthy b...

EP 125 Why Hunting Isn't Conservation and Why It Matters with Kevin Bixby from 2020-12-07T18:09:31

“Hunting is Conservation” has become by far the most popular slogan in the hunting/conservation industry in the past few years. If you’re a hunter, you’re...

EP 124 The Story of the Largest Family To Hike the Appalachian Trail with Ben Crawford from 2020-11-23T23:04:06

Ben Crawford first appeared on the podcast for Episode 50, right after he and his family thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018. Since then, he’s been w...

EP 123 Taking Risks and Entrepreneurship with Chris Cage of Greenbelly Meals from 2020-11-16T23:46:12

Chris Cage quit a corporate job to travel and eventually hike the Appalachian Trail. When he was finally done, he had a choice to make. Either go back to...

EP 122 Finding Your Backpacking Style, Managing Expectations, and Managing Your Body from 2020-10-27T22:02:01

This past fall I launched my the LEARN HOW TO BACKPACK backpacking course for those out there who are just beginning to dip their toes into this whole backpacking hobby. I’ve mentioned ...

EP 121 The John Muir Trail RocketShip with Chad Lubinski from 2020-10-05T21:33:12

Chad Lubinski messaged me a few years ago after my PCT hike asking questions about how to section hike various portions of the PCT through Oregon because he’d never really considered an...

EP 120 An Uncomfortable Conversation About The Reality of Hunting Culture from 2020-09-21T07:00

This episode of the By Land Podcast might get uncomfortable for hunters because I’m going to take a very hard and very uncomfortable look at the reality of what hunting culture actually...

EP 119 Being Bad At Something Is Good For You with Mark Huelsing from 2020-09-14T15:16:50

Mark Huelsing is a Dad, Husband, hunter, and just so happens to work at Exo Mountain Gear, however, on this episode of The By Land Podcast, we go in a bit of a different direction. No g...

EP 118 Why You Should Consider Quitting Camouflage from 2020-08-24T18:26:21

Out of the blue in 2017 I realized I had been sitting on a pile of camouflage hunting gear that I only used once a year during the hunting season. The remainder of the year it sat in bo...

EP 117 Backcountry Mountain Rifles with Tony Smotherman of Bergara Rifles from 2020-08-12T19:19:19

I’ve been on the hunt for a lightweight mountain rifle for a few years now and just recently learned of Bergara Rifles USA after a friend said I should check them out. I looked them up ...

EP 116 All The Cameras In The World with Chris Niccolls from 2020-07-20T07:00

Chris Niccolls has been reviewing cameras and camera systems on YouTube for years now. If the system exits, there’s a pretty solid chance he’s not only had his hands on it, but he’s bee...

EP 115 Personal Growth and the 52 Hike Challenge with Karla Amador from 2020-07-06T07:00

Karla Amador is the co-founder of the 52 Hike Challenge, an organization dedicated to encouraging adventure and getting people outside. On this episode we dive into Karla’s personal bac...

EP 114 Learn By Doing With Aron Snyder of Kifaru from 2020-06-15T07:00

Aron Snyder is the President of Kifaru International, a household name and brand in the world of backcountry hunting. When I first heard of Aron, I was commuting to and from work an hou...

EP 113 Troubleshooting Backcountry Footwear with Josh Kirchner from 2020-06-02T13:04:47

There is no “one size fits all” solution for backcountry footwear. The wall of shoes at your local outdoor store should be proof enough of that, but how in the world are you supposed to...

EP 112 Getting To Know Argali Outdoors from 2020-05-11T17:48:01

In this episode of The By Land Podcast, we’re going to get to know Brad and Jason of Argali Outdoors. Together, they are the driving forces behind Argali, the incredible films being pro...

EP 111 What I Would Do Differently On The PCT from 2020-04-27T07:00

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 bu...

EP 110 Learning To Call Elk with Paul Medel from 2020-04-20T07:00

Paul Medel has spent a lifetime learning as much as he can about elk. From the time he first heard a bugle on a tape as a young man, he knew he had to know more and that’s what he set o...

Episode 109 Lessons Learned From Hiking And Backpacking With a Baby from 2020-04-06T07:00

When my Wife and I first got pregnant, I was told by far too many people to count that our days hiking and wandering the woods would be brought to a screeching halt. Demoralizing is put...

EP 108 Gather Knowledge, Not Gear with Dan Solsman from 2020-03-23T07:00

Dan Solsman found himself caught up in the rat race of collecting more gear rather than more knowledge. Each year would bring new gear that marketing told him he had to have in order to...

EP 107 The Coronavirus, The PCT, and Backcountry Decision Making from 2020-03-16T13:30

The Coronavirus is impacting the dreams and aspirations of a LOT of thru hikers so I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about how those impacted can cope with it. I also dive into bac...

EP 106 How To Start Backpacking and Hiking Alone from 2020-03-09T07:00

Backpacking alone is NOT the easiest thing in the world to do. In fact, it can be downright uncomfortable or even scary at first, but if you’re willing to put in the work, being alone i...

EP 105 Fighting The War On Poaching In Africa with The Eco Defense Group from 2020-02-24T08:00

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...

EP 104 How To Hike Big Miles from 2020-02-10T08:00

I never thought in a million years I’d ever be one to hike 20-30 miles in a single day. Those numbers are daunting if you’ve never done it and having felt the pain that can come from a ...

EP 103 How A Passion Project Can Turn Into A Real Job with Josh Kirchner from 2020-02-03T08:00

Have you ever had a drive to maybe start your own outdoor website, podcast, or even a YouTube channel? Over the past few years, I’ve had a lot of conversations with people who are think...

EP 102 How to Save Money, Expand Capabilities, and Optimize Your Next Gear Purchase from 2020-01-27T08:00

On this episode of The By Land Podcast, we’re going to dive into how you can SAVE MONEY, EXPAND CAPABILITY, and OPTIMIZE your next gear purchase. I’ve spent a lot of money on gear over ...

EP 101 Lessons From 2019 And the Future of This Podcast from 2020-01-20T08:00

Welcome to Episode 101! I can’t believe it’s already here!

On this episode, I’m flying solo and sharing with you my lessons learn from 2019. These are just a handful of t...

Episode 100 Long Distance Relationships for Long Distance Trails from 2020-01-13T08:00

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 always hear about the trials and tribulations...

Episode 99 Getting To Know Garage Grown Gear with Lloyd Vogal from 2020-01-06T08:00

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...

Episode 98 Climbing Mount Everest and Learning To Be Uncomfortable with Woody Hartman from 2019-12-23T08:00

Woody Hartman wasn’t expecting to climb Mount Everest in 2019, but sometimes life takes some interesting turns and before you know it, you’re doing something you never thought you would...

Episode 97 How To Deal With Life After The Trail With Kyle O'Grady from 2019-12-09T08:00

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 ...

Episode 96 Recapping the PCT With Jon Frankson AKA Roadrunner from 2019-11-25T08:00

I started following Jon’s journey on the PCT before the PCT even happened for him. Once he got on trail, I enjoyed every moment of his journey via social media. He crushed miles early o...

Episode 95 The Outdoor Evolution of Darwin from 2019-11-11T08:00

It never fails that when I dive down the backpacking rabbit hole on YouTube, I find myself watching a video by Darwin. He’s a constant voice of solid outdoor information and at the time...

Episode 94 Decoding the Mystery of Tripods with SLIK USA from 2019-10-28T07:00

I’ve personally struggled for a lot of years with the idea of carrying a tripod into the backcountry. Whether for photography, birding, or hunting, tripods seem to be that tool everyone...

Episode 93 Elevation Change Documentary with Director Marion Mauran from 2019-10-14T07:00

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 interview, Marion and I dive in to what the document...

RECAST. Episode 92 Protecting The PCT. An Interview With The PCTA. from 2019-10-01T20:32:40

If you’ve ever wondered how a trail that spans 2650 miles across 3 large states is managed and protected, this is the episode you’re going to want to listen to.

Mark and ...

Episode 91 How to Balance Your Love of Backpacking with Your Love of Family with Dan Kriesberg from 2019-09-16T07:00

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Episode 90 I Went Home Early So Let's Talk About It from 2019-09-03T07:05

A goal of mine for 2019 was to go bear hunting in an area I’d always wanted to explore. My window of opportunity was closing so I got the green light from my Wife and headed out this pa...

Episode 89 Managing Backcountry Data with Jeff Balch of Basemap from 2019-08-26T07:00

Jeff Balch is the founder and creator of the mobile navigation app “Basemap.” If you’re familiar with using your phone as a GPS, then you know how it works, but are you using it to its ...

Episode 88 Fly Fishing The Backcountry with Tenkara USA from 2019-08-19T07:00

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 ...

Episode 87 How Trails Are Designed and Built with Tyler Lau from 2019-08-12T07:00

Tyler Lau his an experienced member of trail crews and even teaches HOW to build trails the right way. On this episode we dive into how trails are designed, built, and maintained. We al...

Episode 86 6 Overrated Training Methods with Rowan Smith from 2019-08-05T07:00

Rowan Smith is a personal trainer who specializes in helping trekkers, mountaineers, and backpackers prepare for their upcoming adventures.

On this episode we dive into a...

Episode 85 Back to Film with Nick Reichard from 2019-07-22T07:00

Nicholas Reichard is a thru hiker who documents his trails with film cameras. He's hiked the AT, PCT, and part of the CDT doing just that and documenting his time on trail. We cover everything fr...

Episode 84 Trail Name Legend from 2019-07-15T07:00

Jeff Garmire has logged 21 thousand miles and counting at the time of this episode being aired. Funny thing is, you wouldn’t really know it because he doesn’t exactly care to shout it f...

Episode 83 Q and A Solo Show from 2019-07-08T07:00

On this episode, I’m rolling solo again and answering 12 questions that I found inside the “Backpacking” group on Facebook. Some are basic, others are not. Either way, I think it’s good...

Episode 82 Thru Hiking, Happiness, and Taking Action with Dylan Tonkin from 2019-07-01T07:00

I found Dylan Tonkin through a post of his on Linkedin where he described what it was hating his job, quitting, hiking a long trail, and finally starting his own business.

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Episode 81 Pursuing the Himalayan Snow Cock with Matt Hardinge from 2019-06-24T07:00

It never fails that I learn about a new function of backpacking at least a few times a month. While watching a few YouTube videos a while back, I came across a film detailing a backpack...

Episode 80 Exo Mountain Gear Death Hike RECAP from 2019-06-16T07:00

This episode recaps my experience on the Exo Death Hike in 2019. At the time of its release, it’s been one week since these events occurred so it was important for me to capture my thou...

Episode 79 Hike It Baby with Shanti Hodges from 2019-06-03T14:08:43

Shanti Hodges is the founder of Hike It Baby, an organization that was built to encourage and invite young families to hike in the outdoors. On this episode, we dive into the origins of...

Episode 78 Backcountry Self Care with Rawlogy from 2019-05-27T07:00

Have you ever found yourself wishing you had something with you on trail that could alleviate pain or avoid it altogether without having to haul a heavy massage tool around with you or ...

Episode 77 Backpacking with Dogs and Effie Drew from 2019-05-13T13:07:41

For those dog lovers out there who dream of taking their best pal in the world on a backpacking trip, this episode is for you!

Effie Drew has hiked thousands of miles wit...

Episode 76 Pack No Fears with Frans Diepstraten from 2019-05-06T11:00

Frans sent me an email a while back detailing an experience he had in the mountains while on a trail run with his dog. In years past, he would have brought a mountain of gear “just in c...

Episode 75 Connecting People and Places with the Washington Trails Association from 2019-04-29T13:11:41

The Washington Trails Association is an example of what is possible when people come together in a concerted effort to help ensure our trail systems are here to stay. Since the beginnin...

Episode 74 Thru Hiking, Mindfulness, and Lyme with Devin Everett from 2019-04-22T13:00

Devin Everett might actually be one of the most motivating people to talk with.

On this episode we cover everything from what spurred her Thru Hike of the AT, her battle with Lyme Disease,...

Episode 73 Let's Talk Kid Carriers with Deuter from 2019-04-15T13:00

Deuter kid carriers are some of the most acclaimed carriers out on the market today. After doing personal research on which pack I should use to haul my little girl around in, the reviews and fe...

Episode 72 Thru Hiking Will Break Your Heart with Carrot Quinn from 2019-04-08T13:00

Carrot Quinn is a long distance hiker, blogger, and author of the book “Thru Hiking Will Break Your Heart,” a memoir of her time on the Pacific Crest Trail.

I came across Carrot’s work aft...

Episode 71 The Te Araroa Trail and The Hike For Mental Health with Justin Helmkamp from 2019-04-01T13:00

Justin “2 Taps” Helmkamp is a Thru Hiker who recently completed the southern section of the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. He’s also an advocate for mental health and, when he’s not hiking a lo...

Episode 70 Pacific Crest Trail Lessons with 2 Foot Adventures from 2019-03-25T13:00

Mary from 2 Foot Adventures is BACK to discuss all things Pacific Crest Trail 2019 related!

Mary and her partner run a mobile gear shop focused on ultralight gear built for the Pacific Cre...

Episode 69 The Calendar Year Triple Crown with Tyler Lau from 2019-03-11T13:00

Tyler “The Prodigy” Lau completed the Calendar Year Triple Crown in 2018. That means, he hiked the PCT, CDT, and AT all in one single year. That’s a huge accomplishment and one that he’ll probab...

Episode 68 Why Junk Food Works with Kyle Kamp, RDN, LD from 2019-03-04T18:53:01

In 2017, I hiked over 2000 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail and learned a lot about what my body needs to perform. By the time I finished hiking, I had dialed in my food plan and it wasn’t exact...

Episode 67 Becoming Adventure Ready with Katie Gerber from 2019-02-25T14:00

Some of you might have heard me talk about this thing I call “barriers to entry” when it comes to backpacking. It can be physical, mental, gear related, fear related, or really anything that kee...

Episode 66 Age Doesn't Matter with Mark Lampman from 2019-02-18T17:28:17

Mark Lampman is someone I’ve followed for a while now on Instagram because he motivates me. He’s nearly twice my age, but time and time again he gets after it in the mountains. I look at Mark as...

Episode 65 Marie Draws The PCT from 2019-02-11T13:57:40

It’s not very often you get to interview someone BEFORE they hike a long trail, but for this episode, that’s exactly what I was able to do.

Marie-Pier Tremblay is a graphic artist/illustra...

Episode 64 2% for Conservation with Jared Frasier from 2019-02-04T15:00:49

Jared Frasier is the Executive Director of 2% for Conservation, a Non-Profit Organization that certifies that brands and people are donating 1% of their time and 1% of their money to conservatio...

Episode 63 Backcountry Mentorship with Johnny Mack from 2019-01-28T16:01:32

Johnny Mack is the creator of https://wabackcountry.com/ where his mission is to mentor those looking to learn the art of hunting. After going through the struggles of learning to hunt as an adu...

Episode 62 Thru Riding with Gillian Larson from 2019-01-21T13:00

We’ve covered a lot of topics on this podcast over 61 episodes, but this one might tip the scales into a new realm. Gillian Larson is a Thru Rider which means she rides her horse on long trails ...

Episode 61 Saving the Boundary Waters with Dave and Amy Freeman from 2019-01-07T06:00

Dave and Amy Freeman spent an entire year living in the Boundary Waters, a vast wilderness in northern Minnesota that many flock to throughout the year for its pristine waters and canoeing adven...

Episode 60 Why We Show and Tell Wild Places with Brad Brooks of Argali Outdoors from 2019-01-01T15:18:11

Why do we go through such great lengths to showcase wild places? What’s it all for and why is it so important?

Brad Brooks of Argali Outdoors joins me for Episode 60 to deep dive this ques...

Episode 59 Playing Classical Music in the Mountains with Anastasia Allison from 2018-12-26T15:51:13

Anastasia Allison is the violinist of the Musical Mountaineers and the founder/inventor of Kula Cloth, but living a life of entrepreneurship and adventures wasn’t always the case. After being in...

Episode 58 Saved By Mountains with Jeff Oliver from 2018-12-17T14:25:47

Jeff “IBTAT” Oliver has been saved by mountains. In 2013, he went cold turkey from alcohol and focused his energy on hiking. Fast forward to today and he’s now completed the Appalachian Trail (2...

Episode 57 The Hot Springs Trail with Aria Zoner from 2018-12-11T01:35:51

Aria Zoner is the author of The Hot Springs Trail guidebook and a guy who sincerely wants you to experience the landscape as you wish to experience it.

On this episode, we talk about what ...

Episode 56 Going Feral with Jimmy Funkhouser from 2018-12-03T14:37:48

Feral is a backpacking gear store in the Denver area that was started by Jimmy Funkhouser after he decided to leave the corporate world behind to chase a passion. Fast forward just a few short y...

Episode 55 Hiker Trash Vogue with Twerk from 2018-11-27T05:01:08

If there was any one out there who completely changed the face of what photography is along the Pacific Crest Trail, or really any long trail for that matter, it’s Twerk. In 2018, he created wha...

Episode 54 He Packed Out An Entire Moose Alone with Jeff Lusk from 2018-11-19T18:34

We all have personal barriers to the adventures we want to have, but what happens if the adventure you want to have means having to pack out an entire moose out alone? Do you go for it or come u...

Episode 53 The Adventure Photographers Backpack with Allan Henry from Atlas Packs from 2018-11-13T15:04:15

If you’ve ever tried to haul photography and videography gear into the backcountry then you know how frustrating it can be to find a place in your pack for all of your assorted bits of kit. Befo...

Episode 52 Learn To Thru Hike with Liz Thomas from 2018-11-05T16:31:25

If you want to learn about backpacking from someone who knows a thing or two, you’ll want to open your ears to Liz Thomas. She’s hiked over 17,000 miles of trail along the Triple Crown of Thru H...

Episode 51 Born In The Boundary Waters with Granite Gear from 2018-10-30T03:00:33

Believe it or not, Granite Gear actually started out in the canoeing industry making portage packs for those venturing into the Boundary Waters over thirty years ago. Fast forward to today, and ...

Episode 50 One Family, 6 Kids, and 2000 Miles from 2018-10-09T20:28:52

The Crawfords are a family of 8 with kids ranging from 2 years old to 17. In 2018 they hiked the entire Appalachian Trail together as a family unit and while they might agree it sounds like a cr...

Episode 49 Good Eats with Backpackers Bistro from 2018-10-01T02:42:41

Great tasting backpacking meals are hard to come by. That said, it appears more and more options are coming on the market which makes me incredibly excited because I’m tiring of eating the same ...

Episode 48 Make It Rain with Luxe Hiking Gear from 2018-09-24T19:05:38

Luxe Hiking Gear is an outfit out of Forks, Washington that makes quality shelters at a great price point.

I recently met the Luxe Team at PCT Days in Cascade Locks and had a chance to see...

Episode 47 Making It Better with Outdoor Vitals from 2018-09-18T18:20:08

Outdoor Vitals was created by Tayson Whittaker with $500 and a mountain of passion.

On this episode of The By Land Podcast, I talk with Tayson about why he started an outdoor gear company ...

Episode 46 Running 500 Miles in 10 Days with Christof Teuscher from 2018-09-03T03:22:42

Christof Teuscher is the new owner of the Fastest Known Time (FKT) of the Washington section of the Pacific Crest Trail. To do this, he had to run just over 500 miles in a little over 10 days ti...

Episode 45 Comparing Sleep Systems with Josh Kirchner from 2018-08-27T01:14:35

On this episode of The By Land Podcast, I'm joined once again by Josh Kirchner of dialedinhunter.com to talk about sleep systems. This episode is different in that it's not actually an interview...

Episode 44 The Wilderness Athlete from 2018-08-20T03:26:57

When we think about the outdoors, we normally let our brains dive right into choosing the right gear, but what if you get that right, but fail to prepare yourself for your adventure? Wilderness ...

Episode 43 Finding Your Limits With Dan Solsman from 2018-08-13T20:27:38

"Rare are the times in life when you can feel yourself growing as a person. Some are obvious, children being born, joining the military, certainly major life events. This hike however snuck into...

Episode 42 Documenting The Hunt With Steven Drake from 2018-08-06T03:43:48

Steven Drake is a photographer and videographer who makes his living working with brands and personalities in the hunting world. His career has brought him all over the world and through pretty ...

Episode 41 The Lady Alliance from 2018-07-30T03:58:57

Kieren Britton is the founder of The Lady Alliance, an organization dedicated to connecting women together, building community, and encouraging those women to be the best possible version of the...

Episode 40 The Off Grid Food Company from 2018-07-23T04:05:31

I love finding new and upcoming companies that are out there doing good things. For a while now I've been following the Off Grid Food Company located in Washington State and decided it was time ...

Episode 39 Leave No Trace from 2018-07-16T16:56:23

So you have all the gear, a trail picked out, and you're ready to make your way up that trail. Have you thought about how your weekend excursion will impact the environment for years to come? If...

Episode 38 Film What Makes You Feel with Aaron Hitchins of Rockouse Motion from 2018-07-09T04:33:53

Aaron Hitchins is part of the talented team at Rockhouse Motion. I've always had an appreciation for storytelling in the way of video and recently decided I'd do what I could to begin learning t...

Episode 37 Canoeing Across America with Jillian Brown from 2018-07-02T03:54:14

Jillian Brown and her adventure partner Martin Trahan are currently (as of July 2018) canoeing their way from the Pacific Ocean to Atlantic via river ways across the United States.

I found...

Episode 36 Passion is Everything with Shane Vander Giessen from Lone Goat Media from 2018-06-25T03:45:26

Sometimes when you see passion in someone, it's hard not to keep looking. Shane Vander Giessen is exactly that in my opinion and you can't help but hear it in his voice, see it on his channels, ...

Episode 35 Learning to Backpack Hunt with Josh Kirchner from 2018-06-18T02:27:35

Sometimes we forget what it's like to be new to something. As we progress in our work, life, or hobby, it's natural that we lose track of where we came from and what it was like to have no idea ...

Episode 34 Hiking Free with Dirty Avocado from 2018-06-11T01:55:19

A while back I came across the Instagram account of a PCT Hiker named Dirty Avocado. That then led me to her YouTube channel and to one specific video with her discussing the trail, what she lea...

Episode 33 Designing with Sierra Designs from 2018-06-04T04:07:02

George Bryant is the VP and GM of Sierra Designs and knows a thing or two about designing livable gear for the backcountry.

I've known of Sierra Designs for a number of years. As you'll he...

Episode 32 Saving Our Trail Systems with Clay Jacobson from 2018-05-29T04:17:44

If you love using and having access to the thousands of miles of hiking trails throughout the United States, you're going to want to listen to this episode of The By Land Podcast. Clay Jacobson ...

Episode 31 The Pull of Mountain Hunting with Adam Janke from 2018-05-21T03:38:31

Adam Janke is the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Mountain Hunting and the host of The Beyond the Kill Podcast. After being a guest on his podcast, I asked Adam if he'd be willing to join me f...

Episode 30 Lets Talk Hill People Gear from 2018-05-14T03:41:26

I've known of Hill People Gear for a number of years. In fact, they were one of the first companies I came across when searching for new and interesting brands outside of what you see in big box...

Episode 29 Packrafting with Alpacka Raft from 2018-05-07T02:23:19

Thor and Sarah Tingey are the folks behind Alpacka Raft. If you're not familiar with the company, it's important to know that it's a leader in the industry of Packrafting. Thor goes way back wit...

Episode 28 The Oregon Desert Trail from 2018-04-30T03:19:58

In the far reaches of SE Oregon, there's a trail that spans over 700 miles through the Oregon desert.  On this episode of The By Land Podcast, I'm joined the Oregon Desert Trail Coordinator...

Episode 27 Hunting with onX Maps from 2018-04-22T23:50:18

When it comes to navigating the backcountry, there are a lot of tools out there for us today.  One of those is navigation using our fancy smartphones and it happens to work really, really w...

Episode 26 Ultralight Backpacking with Z Packs from 2018-04-16T02:54:38

If you spend any amount of time researching ultralight backpacking companies, you're going to come across the company Z Packs and for good reason.  They've become a staple of long distance ...

Episode 25 How to Hike 50 Miles in a Day with John Z from 2018-04-09T03:49:18

John Z knows how to hike, but he also knows how to do it the right way without risking injury to himself.  On this episode of The By Land Podcast, hiker John Z joins me to talk about how he manages...

Episode 24 Intentional Photography with Guillaume from Photoxplorer.com from 2018-04-02T14:38:54

I'm pretty sure I found my photography spirit guide from a Craigslist purchase.  Guillaume is not only a talented and unique photographer, but he has this way of explaining the art of photography t...

Episode 23 Superior Wilderness Designs from 2018-03-26T15:48:09

Superior Wilderness Designs is a cottage company out of Michigan that builds ultralight backpacks for the Thru Hiking crowed.  Brandon McIntyre and Ashley Thick started SWD early in 2016 and prompt...

Episode 22 Gates of the Arctic Natl. Park with Expert Guide Joe Wilkins from 2018-03-19T02:41:46

Joe Wilkins, among many things, is the author of a recently published book called "Gates of the Arctic National Park: Twelve Years of Wilderness Exploration."  For more years than you and I can ima...

Episode 21 Pacific Crest Trail Advice with 2 Foot Adventures from 2018-03-12T03:10:38

Pillsbury (real name Mary) is a former PCT hiker and one of the founders of "2 Foot Adventures," a high end pop up gear shop located along the Pacific Crest Trail.  Each year, Mary and her partner ...

Episode 20 Family, Photography, and the Mountain Life with Jacob Moon from 2018-03-05T00:45:34

Jacob Moon has an interesting backstory.  Until about year ago, he was a full time nurse.  He spent his days off exploring the mountains and taking incredible landscape images that he mostly kept t...

Copy of Episode 19 ULA Equipment with Owner Chris McMaster from 2018-03-05T00:14:09

Chris McMaster is the owner of ULA Equipment, a backpacking company that's become quite the hit on long distance trails as of late.  I had Chris on to talk with me about the company, the history, a...

Copy of Episode 18 SAWYER Water Filters from 2018-03-04T21:36:45

I recall being utterly confused the first time I researched water filters for backpacking.  There are pumps, squeeze, and gravity types, but no one told me what to purchase and I was terrif...

Episode 19 ULA Equipment with Owner Chris McMaster from 2018-02-20T22:31:34

Chris McMaster is the owner of ULA Equipment, a backpacking company that's become quite the hit on long distance trails as of late.  I had Chris on to talk with me about the company, the history, a...

Episode 18 SAWYER Water Filters from 2018-02-12T02:47:59

I recall being utterly confused the first time I researched water filters for backpacking.  There are pumps, squeeze, and gravity types, but no one told me what to purchase and I was terrif...

Episode 17 Triple Crown of 200's with Mike McKnight from 2018-02-01T03:14:40

If I told you there were people who ran 200 mile races you'd probably think that was pretty cool.  What if I told you there are people who run 3 races that total over 600 miles in under 3 months ti...

Episode 16 Finding Photography With Chris Burkard from 2018-01-19T05:36:31

Chris Burkard is a well known adventure photographer, but he's also a family man. He's made a name for himself photographing the life of surfers all around the world and in some pretty extreme env...

Episode 015 - Ultralight Quilts with Enlightened Equipment from 2018-01-10T03:42:18

This quilt isn't a product of your Grandmothers quilting guild.  Enlightened Equipment creates solutions for backpackers who desire to carry less weight in their packs without giving up an ounce of...

Episode 014 Ellie On The AT: How a Family Thru Hiked with a Baby from 2018-01-04T03:38:22

Ellie was only a year old when her parents put her in a backpack and embarked on a dream hike on the Appalachian Trial.  With baby in tow, they found a way to complete their hike all while raising ...

Episode 013 Gear Review: Seek Outside Redcliff from 2017-12-26T18:07:10

On this episode I dive into a solo review of the Seek Outside Redcliff shelter.  This is a popular article on my website, so I decided to put it in audio format and let you listen to my review rath...

Episode 012 Getting to Know SIXSITE Gear from 2017-12-20T01:53:30

Welcome to the very first company profile episode!  This will be the first of many, and I couldn't be more excited to have my first one be with the founder of SIXSITE Gear, Stephen Holley.<...

Episode 011 The Dynamics of Solo Hunting with Ryan Lampers from 2017-12-12T23:07:53

Ryan Lampers is a solo hunter, and he's good at it.  Like, really good.  He's been doing it nearly all his life and while it may have begun out of necessity, it's turned into something he's come to...

Episode 010 Introduction to Optics with Brendon Weaver from Maven Built Optics from 2017-12-05T03:19:26

Brendon Weaver, a co-founder of Maven Built Optics, joins me to explain the basics of the optics world. We talk about how to choose an optics, what goes into them, and what the numbers mean. If y...

Episode 009 Women In The Outdoors with Ashli Baldwin from 2017-11-28T02:25:06

Ashli Baldwin from www.tentside.com joins me on this episode to answer an audience members question about what it's like for women in the outdoors? From gear to mindset, Ashli covers it all and of...

Episode 008 Balancing Family and the Outdoors with Taren Weigandt from 2017-11-19T23:16:41

What happens when we love the outdoors, but then a baby comes along?  Does everything end until they're grown, or is there a way to continue having adventures in the wild while simultaneously raise...

Episode 007 - The Modern Huntsman from 2017-11-06T16:15:38

On this episode of the By Land Podcast, I talk with Brad Neathery and Tyler Sharp from Modern Huntsman to discuss their Kickstarter campaign to create a biannual publication focused on telling the ...

Episode 006 - Mobile Navigation with Gaia GPS (FREE SUBSCRIPTION!) from 2017-11-01T16:41:28

On this episode of the By Land Podcast, I talk with Ashli from Gaia GPS (also a fellow Thru Hiker and backpacker) about this idea of using your mobile device as a navigation tool. If you're curiou...

Episode 005 - Seek Outside Shelters with Kevin Timm from 2017-10-24T22:31:26

On this episode of the By Land Podcast, I talk with Kevin Time from Seek Outside about flourless shelters, also known as Ultralight Tipis. We discuss what goes into a shelter like this, how to pro...

Episode 004: Scott Haugen - Blacktailed Deer Hunting, Patience, and the Power of Information Based Hunting from 2017-10-17T23:25:37

On this episode, I talk with Scott Haugen about patience plays a part in his success with hunting. We cover how to hunt Blacktailed deer in the general season and during the rut, techniques on how...

Episode 003: Steve Speck and the Anatomy of a Backpack from 2017-10-11T20:18:25

If you've ever wondered what goes into a backpack in terms of design, this podcast episode is for you. Steve Speck from Exo Mountain Gear joins me on the podcast to discuss the anatomy of a backpa...

Episode 002: Josh Kirchner and the Struggles of Disconnecting from 2017-10-08T19:37:45

On this episode of The By Land Podcast, I sit down with Josh Kirchner from www.dialedinhunter.com to discuss the weird struggles of successfully disconnecting when we head into the mountains. Josh...

Episode 001 : Jose Montanez - Pacific Crest Trail 2017 Recap from 2017-10-08T19:29:22

On this very first episode of the By Land Podcast, I sit down with my hiking partner, Jose (Bubbles), to discuss our journey up the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017. We cover not only what it was like ...

Episode 000: Welcome to The By Land Podcast from 2017-10-08T18:40:32

On this episode of the By Land Podcast, I speak for just a few minutes about what By Land is and what you can expect from the Podcast going forward. If you're looking to learn about the outdoors f...