By Land Podcast

Text the show! Marek is the founder of Rawlogy, a company that makes super lightweight massage balls for backcountry travelers. They’re eco-friendly, won’t take up space, and make it so you can give yourself better self-care when you’re battling muscle fatigue in the wilderness. In this episode, we dive into who and what Rawlogy is, how massage balls work, and why Marek is doing this in the first...

Text the show! Effie Drew has hiked thousands of miles with her dog Luna along some of the best trails the United States has to offer, and on this episode, we dive into what that looks like.  We cover everything from training for a trail, managing food and water, to deciding how much weight your dog can carry down a trail. Show Notes and Links Introductions Effie’s background in backpacking How Ef...

Text the show! Frans emailed me detailing his experience on a trail run in the mountains.  In years past, he would have brought a mountain of gear “just in case,” but this time, he packed only what he needed to move more quickly and cover more ground.  From this experience, Frans began to realize the difference between too much gear and too little. In this episode, we discuss what can be achieved...

Text the show! The Washington Trails Association is a great example of what is possible when people come together in a concerted effort to help ensure our trail systems are here to stay.  In this episode, we dive into the history of the WTA, its reach, their projects, their mission, and everything else that makes up a trails association including what the future holds for our trail systems as well...

Text the show! Devin Everett might be one of the most motivating people to talk with. This episode covers everything from what spurred her Thru Hike of the AT, her battle with Lyme Disease, finding a cause to hike for, and what it means to be mindful in the backcountry.  From start to finish, this chat with Devin is simply motivating. If you need a feel-good episode that makes you want to get out...

Text the show! Deuter kid carriers are some of the most acclaimed carriers out on the market today. After researching which pack I should use to haul my little girl around, the reviews and feedback always returned to those offered by Deuter. In this episode, we chat with Liz Esche of Deuter, who walks us through the new 2019 lineup of kid carriers.  As a new father looking for help on what to look...

Text the show! 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. We discuss her journey in long-distance hiking, why she decided to write a book about it, what that was like, and what backpacking means to her after all these years and experiences.  Additionally, Carrot shares with me some thi...

Text the show! 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 long trail, he spends his time working with teens and young adults in a Wilderness Therapy program. On this episode, we talk about his time hiking abroad in New Zealand, how to deal with const...

Text the show! Mary from 2 Foot Adventures runs a mobile gear shop focused on ultralight gear built for the Pacific Crest Trail and in this episode, we recap the 2018 PCT hiking season and chat about trends in gear, along with common pain points and problems hikers experience.  We even dive into the holistic side of what Thru Hiking means.  Show Notes and Links Introductions Recap of what 2 Foot A...

Text the show! Tyler “The Prodigy” Lau completed the Calendar Year Triple Crown in 2018 hiking the PCT, CDT, and AT all in one single year.  On this episode, we discuss why he hiked, how he did it, and what it all means now that it’s over.   Show Notes and Links Tyler’s background and personal history Tyler’s experience working with the PCTA trail crews Trail design and maintenance Tyler’s path to...

Text the show! Kyle Kamp is a Registered Dietitian, and in this episode, he helps explain how the body processes food and why a “junk food” diet during extreme athletic events such as backpacking, thru-hiking, and hunting actually works.  Show Notes and Links Kyle’s personal backstory in the outdoors What a dietitian is and how it differs from being a Nutritionist The backstory of THIS conversatio...

Text the show! Katie Gerber is a certified nutritionist who focuses on helping people become what she calls “Adventure Ready.” Having experienced many forms of backpacking including Thru-Hiking, Katie knows what you’re either going through or about to go through.  It’s with that knowledge that she can coach you through the process of not only performing once you’re out there doing it but more impo...

Text the show! I’ve followed Mark Lampman for a while now because he motivates me.  He’s nearly twice my age, but time and time again, he gets after it in the mountains.  When I asked Mark to come on the podcast, I told him I wanted to hear his perspective. I wanted to learn what it was like from his point of view and understand why he does what he does. What I got in return were some great storie...

Text the show! Marie-Pier Tremblay is a graphic artist/illustrator from Montreal, Canada, who began her hike of the PCT in April 2019.  We connected after my wife hired her to illustrate my PCT terminus photo as a birthday present.  After receiving the gift and hearing about how awesome she was to speak with, I got on the ol’ gram, shot her an invitation, and here we are! P.S.  This interview occu...

Text the show! Jared Frasier is the Executive Director of 2% for Conservation, a Non-Profit Organization certifying that brands and people donate 1% of their time and 1% of their money to conservation efforts.  Jared shares not only what 2% does, but he also covers the history of conservation, where we’re at today with funding and efforts, and where everything is headed in the future. Show Notes a...

Text the show! Johnny Mack is the creator of Washington Backcountry, 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 adult, Johnny realized his experiences could help others, and thus the website was born.  We discuss Johnny’s background, his personal transition into hunting, and why he built WA Backcountry. Sho...

Text the show! Gillian Larson is a Thru Rider which means she rides her horse on long trails from start to finish covering thousands of miles in the process.  To date, Gillian has ridden the PCT twice, the CDT, and the Arizona Trail in their entirety, not to mention the numerous trails in between and since this recording. On this episode of The By Land Podcast, we get to know Gillian and how she i...

Text the show! 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 adventures.  But that's not all; they’ve made a life out of exploration, and in this episode, we learn all about it. Show Notes and Links Save the Boundary Waters Org Spending a year in the B...

Text the show! Brad Brooks of Argali Outdoors joins me to discuss why we are drawn to filming hunts and backcountry adventures when it's so much trouble.   Brad released a film in October of 2018 detailing a hunt in the Frank Church Wilderness of Idaho however, the intent wasn’t to showcase the hunt itself but rather to the vast and rugged wilderness of the Frank Church.   Show Notes and Link...

Text the show! 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 involved in a bad car accident, Anastasia realized it was time to stop putting off her dreams and start engaging them. If you need some inspiration, this episode will motivate you to chase dow...

Text the show! Jeff “IBTAT” Oliver has been saved by the 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 (2018) and will be stepping down the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, but that’s just the beginning.  On this episode, we talk about Jeff’s 2018 AT Thru Hike, his future goals with the Tripl...

Text the show! 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.  In this episode, we talk about the Hot Springs Trail, where it’s at, why Aria created it, and its proposed status as a National Scenic Trail.  We also discuss how Aria went from eating junk food on long trails to eating whole foods...

Text the show! Jimmy Funkhouser left the corporate world behind to start Feral.   Fast forward just a few short years, and Feral is growing to the point where they’re opening a second location in Denver.  Jimmy is doing things far differently than your average outdoor store - he meets the customer where they are in their journey and makes them feel at home and accepted no matter what. Show Notes a...

Text the show! For over 2000 miles, Twerk photographed hikers along the PCT and did so unlike anything out there.  He was able to take his passion for hiking and photography and mash them together in what is now a coffee table book titled "Hiker Trash Vogue."   Show Notes and Links Being hiker famous How HTV came to be How HTV became motivation to finish the trail Dealing with the mental...

Text the show! In this episode, I talk with Jeff Lusk about a solo moose hunt he went on this past hunting season.  While it’s always fun to recap an interesting hunt, it’s even more fun learning about the struggles involved in any such adventure.  What Jeff learned on his hunt can directly apply to your adventures, even if you’re not into hunting.  He was alone, battling the cold, having debates...