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.
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 178
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
#177 Turning Setbacks Into Summits with Tia Banks
In this episode, I sit down with Tia Banks, a former professional athlete turned mountaineer, resilience expert, and motivational speaker. Tia’s journey is one of resilience, self-disco…
#176 Fastpacking: How To Cover More Ground In Less Time with Tayson Whittaker
In this episode, I sit down with Tayson Whittaker, founder of Outdoor Vitals, to dive deep into fastpacking—what it is, why it works when time is tight, and how to cover more ground in …
#175 The Power of Rucking with Ruck Evolution’s Bria Ruben
In this episode of the By Land Podcast, I sit down with Bria Ruben, co-founder of Ruck Evolution, to explore the benefits of rucking—a simple yet powerful way to build fitness, mental r…
#174 Bridging the Divide: Hunting vs. Rec with Kevin Timm of Seek Outside
In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Timm, founder of Seek Outside, to discuss the intersection of hunting, backpacking, and innovation in outdoor gear design. Kevin shares his though…
#173 From 100 Miles to Full-Time Creator with Chad Lubinski
In this episode, I sit down with Chad to dive into his journey from a beginner hiker to a seasoned thru-hiker, ultra-runner, and outdoor content creator. We explore the moments that sha…
#172 A Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon with Kevin Fedarko
Acclaimed author Kevin Fedarko, joins the podcast to discuss his new book, A Walk in the Park, which details the epic journey he took across the length of the Grand Canyon. Kevin reflec…
#171 Inside the Design Philosophy of Mystery Ranch with Alex Rich
Alex Rich of Mystery Ranch shares his journey from the production floor to the design team, where he now focuses on creating outdoor and hunting gear that prioritizes load carriage and …
#170 Behind the Design: Mystery Ranch Radix Series with Designer Andrew Cottrell
Andrew Cottrell is the lead designer of the Radix series of backpacks at Mystery Ranch, an innovative line of ultralight backpacks that combines comfort, durability, and weight-saving f…
#169 Recreating the Flow State with Barefoot Ted
Barefoot Ted is widely known for his role in the book Born to Run, but that's just a small part of who he is. In this episode, Ted discusses his approach to life and how to maintain a r…
#168 You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby with Jack McClure
Jack McClure and his wife hiked southbound on the PCT in 2023 with their 9-month-old baby and joins the show to share their journey and lessons learned along the way. We discuss what l…
#167 Everest Incorporated with Will Cockrell
Will Cockrell joins the podcast to discuss his recently published book detailing the history of Mount Everest, his perspective on the draw of mountaineering, and the connection between …
#166 Backpacking with Kids and New Gear with Brad Brooks of Argali
Brad Brooks joins the podcast to compare notes on our recent backpacking trips with our kids and discuss the importance of exposing children to the outdoors. We share our experiences an…
#165 Becoming a Backcountry Foodie with Aaron Owens
Aaron Owens runs “Backcountry Foodie,” a one-stop shop for backpackers and long-distance hikers who want to level up their food game in the backcountry. From ultra-light food recipes a…
#164 The Complexity of Conservation with Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins
Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins joins the show to discuss the complex relationship between hunting and conservation.
We cover a range of topics, including the reintroduction of wolves, …
#163 - Planning Made Easy with Janelle Smith of Rec.gov
Janelle Smith is the strategic communications team lead at rec.gov and is responsible for spreading the word about the myriad of offerings the platform has for outdoor enthusiasts. As …
#162 - Relatives, not Resources with Dr. Dan Wildcat
Dr. Dan Wildcat joins the podcast to discuss his new book "On Indigenuity" and how we can reframe our relationship with the natural world in both a personal and global way. Dan is a Yu…
#161 - Behind the Seams of Alpine Fit with Jen Loofbourrow
#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 div…
#159 - "Maybe In A Little Bit" - Off-Trail with Emory
In this episode, it's just you and me hanging out for a bit. We'll catch you up on life and why I've been missing from the podcast for a couple of months. Don't worry, the show still …
#158 - Escaping the Thru-Hiking Mentality and Rediscovering Backpacking with Michael “Einstein” Gelfeld
Michael "Einstein" Gelfeld is an accomplished backpacker and bikepacker. He's logged thousands of miles doing both, but when you ask him what matters most after all of that, he'd tell …