By Land Podcast

#177 Turning Setbacks Into Summits with Tia Banks

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!In this episode, I sit down with Tia Banks, a former professional athlete turned mountaineer, resilience expert, and motivational speake...

#176 Fastpacking: How To Cover More Ground In Less Time with Tayson Whittaker

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!In this episode, I sit down with Tayson Whittaker, founder of Outdoor Vitals, to dive deep into fastpacking—what it is, why it works w...

#175 The Power of Rucking with Ruck Evolution’s Bria Ruben

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#174 Bridging the Divide: Hunting vs. Rec with Kevin Timm of Seek Outside

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Timm, founder of Seek Outside, to discuss the intersection of hunting, backpacking, and innovatio...

#173 From 100 Miles to Full-Time Creator with Chad Lubinski

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#172 A Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon with Kevin Fedarko

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Acclaimed author Kevin Fedarko, joins the podcast to discuss his new book, A Walk in the Park, which details the epic journey he took ac...

#171 Inside the Design Philosophy of Mystery Ranch with Alex Rich

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Alex Rich of Mystery Ranch shares his journey from the production floor to the design team, where he now focuses on creating outdoor and...

#170 Behind the Design: Mystery Ranch Radix Series with Designer Andrew Cottrell

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Andrew Cottrell is the lead designer of the Radix series of backpacks at Mystery Ranch, an innovative line of ultralight backpacks that ...

#169 Recreating the Flow State with Barefoot Ted

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 ...

#168 You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby with Jack McClure

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 ...

#167 Everest Incorporated with Will Cockrell

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Will Cockrell joins the podcast to discuss his recently published book detailing the history of Mount Everest, his perspective on the dr...

#166 Backpacking with Kids and New Gear with Brad Brooks of Argali

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Brad Brooks joins the podcast to compare notes on our recent backpacking trips with our kids and discuss the importance of exposing chil...

#165 Becoming a Backcountry Foodie with Aaron Owens

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Aaron Owens runs “Backcountry Foodie,” a one-stop shop for backpackers and long-distance hikers who want to level up their food game...

#164 The Complexity of Conservation with Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins joins the show to discuss the complex relationship between hunting and conservation.  We cover a range o...

#163 - Planning Made Easy with Janelle Smith of Rec.gov

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Janelle Smith is the strategic communications team lead at rec.gov and is responsible for spreading the word about the myriad of offerin...

#162 - Relatives, not Resources with Dr. Dan Wildcat

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Dr. Dan Wildcat joins the podcast to discuss his new book "On Indigenuity" and how we can reframe our relationship with the na...

#161 - Behind the Seams of Alpine Fit with Jen Loofbourrow

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Jen Loofbourrow is the Owner and Founder of Alpine Fit, a baselayer-focused brand that offers multiple fit options in a custom odor-resi...

#160 - Master Your Craft with Bill Stoker

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Bill Stoker is a retired Army Veteran with a passion for teaching others how to master the art of fieldcraft and land navigation.  In t...

#159 - "Maybe In A Little Bit" - Off-Trail with Emory

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 ...

#158 - Escaping the Thru-Hiking Mentality and Rediscovering Backpacking with Michael “Einstein” Gelfeld

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Michael "Einstein" Gelfeld is an accomplished backpacker and bikepacker.  He's logged thousands of miles doing both, but...

#157 - Inside Nuyarn’s Revolutionary Spin On Merino Wool with CEO Andy Wynne

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Andy Wynne is the CEO of Nuyarn®, a Merino wool textile manufacturer that has reinvented the way Merino is spun so it can unlock its na...

#156 - Behind the Design with Exo Mountain Gear

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Exo Mountain Gear specializes in load-hauling backpacks designed for hunters.  Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing join me for a behind-the-s...

#155 - Getting to Know Dan Becker

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Dan Becker is a backpacker from Wisconsin who turned his passion into his full-time profession.  If you’ve poked around YouTube for b...

#154 - Thru-Hiking France with Thomas Bouïssaguet of Hexatrek

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!The Hexatrek is a 3000 km long-distance trail across France that begins at the border of Germany, traverses the Pyrenees Mountains, and ...

#153 - Hard-won Insights with Andrew Skurka

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Andrew Skurka is known throughout the backpacking industry as someone who knows what they’re talking about when it comes to spending t...

#152 - Creating An Outdoor Family Lifestyle with Katie O’mara of Trail Magik

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Katie O’mara is the driving force behind Trail Magik, an outdoor brand whose mission is to make hiking and backpacking with toddlers e...

#151 - All Humans Outside with Tommy Corey

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Tommy Corey’s eye for outdoor portrait photography landed him front and center in the hiking community during his 2018 PCT thru-hike w...

#150 - Backpacking 1300 Miles of the PCT with 3 Kids with David Daley

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!This is the second part of a two-part mini-series with Marketa and David Daley who in 2022 hiked 1300 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail w...

#149 - Backpacking 1300 Miles of the PCT with 3 Kids with Marketa Daley

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Marketa and David Daley backpacked 1300 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 with their 3 kids and proved to themselves that yes, it...

#148 - Wildfire Basics and Forest Management with Evan Guzik of the USFS

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Evan Guzik is a Public Affairs Officer for the US Forest Service out of the Bridger Teton Forest and joins the podcast to walk me throug...

#147 - The Quest: Nepal and the Summit of Everest with Alex Harz

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Alex Harz is a man of many talents.  He’s a filmmaker, mountaineer, and even a radio host, but for the purpose of this episode we’r...

#146 - Canoe Camping 101 with Old Town Canoes

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!You might be wondering what canoe camping and backpacking have in common and why I’d be covering this on a “backpacking” podcast s...

#145 - Ultra-Right Backpacking with Paul McTaggart

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Paul McTaggart is a family man and backpacker out of New Zealand who in recent years reignited his passion for the outdoors.  He and I ...

#144 - The Modern West with Melodie Edwards

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Melodie Edwards is the host and senior producer of the Modern West Podcast which dives into the history of the west, and how it’s shap...

#143 - The Perfect Trees with Hammock Gear

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Hammock Gear is one of the original cottage companies in the ultralight backpacking space.  When I was just getting into backpacking, i...

# 142 - Tip To Tip With the Hiking Viking

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!The REAL Hiking Viking, aka Jabba, joins the podcast to talk about his upcoming hike up the Continental Divide Trail, life before backpa...

#141 - Backpacking and Dogs with Bailey Bremner

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 ...

#140 - Staying Connected with Dylan Tonkin of TownShirt

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#139 - The Human Nature of Hunting with Bruce McGlenn

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Bruce McGlenn is the founder and lead instructor for Human Nature Hunting, a hunting school designed to teach newcomers, instill a conne...

#138 - The Fine Line Between Adventure and Danger with Moose Mutlow

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Moose Mutlow is a member of the Yosemite Search and Rescue, the Senior Projects Director for planning, design, and construction of the N...

#137 - Wild Places, Sheep, and Making the Most of It with Adam Foss

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 ha...

#136 - A First Time Western Backpack Hunt with Joey Bennett

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Joey Bennett headed west this past September to meet a personal goal of hunting elk in Colorado.  It would be the first time he’d hun...

#135 - 60 Years of Backpacking with JR Harris

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#134 - Freedom From Expectations with Justin Helmkamp

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Justin Helmkamp completed his Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking in 2021.  He’s now hiked the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and th...

#133 - The American Perimeter Trail with Rue McKenrick

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#132 - Your Nutrition Questions Answered with Kyle Kamp RDN, LD

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Kyle Kamp is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who specializes in backcountry nutrition and performance.  He recently became a full-t...

#131 - Body Mobility for the Mountains with Chase Tucker

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Chase Tucker is a long-distance backpacker from Tasmania who specializes in training backpackers in the field of overall body mobility a...

#130 - Debunking Your Weak Ankles with Cory Ford

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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?  ...

#129 - New Trails and New Adventures with Renee "Shera" Patrick

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

#128 - Setting Expectations with Bonie Shupe of Ibex

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#127 - Embrace The Alternate with Doug Laher

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Doug Laher is the Father of Thru-Hiker Trevor “Microsoft” Laher who tragically passed away while hiking near Apache Peak along the P...

#126 - The Benefits of CBD for Backpackers with Ryan and Hillary Lampers

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Ryan and Hillary Lampers are the husband and wife team behind “Hunt, Harvest, Health,” a health and wellness company dedicated to pr...

#125 - Why Hunting Isn't Conservation and Why It Matters with Kevin Bixby

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Kevin Bixby is the Executive Director of the SW Environmental Center and recently published an article titled “Why Hunting Isn’t Con...

#124 - The Story of the Largest Family To Hike the Appalachian Trail with Ben Crawford

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Ben Crawford first appeared on the podcast for Episode 50, right after he and his family thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018.  Sin...

#123 - Taking Risks and Entrepreneurship with Chris Cage of Greenbelly Meals

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#122 - Finding Your Backpacking Style, Managing Expectations, and Managing Your Body

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!This past fall I launched my "Learn How To Backpack"  backpacking course for beginner backpackers.  I’ve mentioned it on t...

#121 - The John Muir Trail RocketShip with Chad Lubinski

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Chad Lubinski messaged me a few years ago after my PCT hike asking questions about how to section hike various portions of the PCT throu...

#120 - An Uncomfortable Conversation About The Reality of Hunting Culture

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!This episode of the By Land Podcast might get uncomfortable for hunters because I’m going to take a very hard and very uncomfortable l...

#119 - Being Bad At Something Is Good For You with Mark Huelsing

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Mark Huelsing is a Dad, Husband, hunter, and just so happens to work at Exo Mountain Gear.  However, in this episode, we go in a bit of...

#118 - Why You Should Consider Quitting Camouflage

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 hunti...

#117 - Backcountry Mountain Rifles with Tony Smotherman of Bergara Rifles

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 fri...

#116 - All The Cameras In The World with Chris Niccolls

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Chris Niccolls has been reviewing cameras and camera systems on YouTube for years now. If the system exits, there’s a pretty solid cha...

#115 - Personal Growth and the "52 Hike Challenge" with Karla Amador

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Karla Amador is the co-founder of the 52 Hike Challenge, an organization dedicated to encouraging adventure and getting people outside. ...

#114 - Learn By Doing With Aron Snyder of Kifaru

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Aron Snyder is the President of Kifaru International, a household name and brand in the world of backcountry hunting.  When I first hea...

#113 - Troubleshooting Backcountry Footwear with Josh Kirchner

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!There is no “one size fits all” solution for backcountry footwear.  The wall of shoes at your local outdoor store should be proof e...

#112 - Getting To Know Argali Outdoors

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Today, we’re getting to know Brad and Jason of Argali Outdoors. Together, they are the driving forces behind Argali Outdoors.  Knowin...

#111 - What I Would Do Differently On The PCT

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 l...

#110 - Calling Elk with Paul Medel

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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, h...

#109 - Lessons Learned From Hiking And Backpacking With a Baby

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 ...

#108 - Gather Knowledge, Not Gear with Dan Solsman

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Dan Solsman found himself caught up in the rat race of collecting more gear rather than more knowledge.  Each year would bring new gear...

#107 - The Coronavirus, The PCT, and Backcountry Decision Making

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 thos...

#106 - How To Start Backpacking and Hiking Alone

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Backpacking alone is not the easiest thing in the world to do.  It can be downright uncomfortable or even scary at first, but if you’...

#105 - Fighting The War On Poaching In Africa with The Eco Defense Group

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#104 - How To Hike Big Miles

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 ca...

#103 - How A Passion Project Can Turn Into A Real Job with Josh Kirchner

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 doi...

#102 - How to Save Money and Make Better Gear Choices

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#101 - Lessons From 2019 And the Future of This Podcast

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 beli...

#100 - Long Distance Relationships for Long Distance Trails

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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....

#99 - Getting To Know Garage Grown Gear with Lloyd Vogal

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 offer...

#98 - Climbing Mount Everest and Learning To Be Uncomfortable with Woody Hartman

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Woody Hartman wasn’t expecting to climb Mount Everest in 2019, but sometimes life takes some exciting turns and before you know it, yo...

#97 - How To Deal With Life After The Trail With Kyle O'Grady

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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.” ...

#96 - Recapping the PCT With Jon "Roadrunner" Frankson

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#95 - The Outdoor Evolution of Darwin

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!This episode explores the personal backpacking journey of Darwin.  You’re going to hear what his life was like before backpacking and...

#94 - Decoding the Mystery of Tripods with SLIK USA

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Greg Napoli from Slik USA joins the podcast to help decode the mystery behind tripods.  He runs me through everything from top to botto...

#93 - Elevation Change Documentary with Director Marion Mauran

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#92 - Managing and Protecting the Pacific Crest Trail

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 ...

#91 - How to Balance Your Love of Backpacking with Your Love of Family with Dan Kriesberg

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!What happens when you realize you love adventure as equally as you love being a parent?  In this episode, Dan Kriesberg joins me to exp...

#90 - I Went Home Early, So Let's Talk About It

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 th...

#89 - Managing Backcountry Data with Jeff Balch of Basemap

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Jeff Balch is the founder and creator of the mobile navigation app “Basemap.” If you’re familiar with using your phone as a GPS, y...

#88 - Fly Fishing The Backcountry with Tenkara USA

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Daniel Galhardo discovered the Japanese method of fly fishing called “Tenkara” while researching the fishing culture of Japan. After...

#87 - How Trails Are Designed and Built with Tyler Lau

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Tyler Lau is an experienced member of trail crews and even teaches how to build trails correctly.  In this episode, we dive into how tr...

#86 - Six Overrated Training Methods with Rowan Smith

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Rowan Smith is a personal trainer specializing in helping trekkers, mountaineers, and backpackers prepare for their upcoming adventures....

#85 - Back to Film with Nick "Click" Reichard

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Nicholas Reichard is a thru-hiker who documents his trails with film cameras.  He's hiked the AT, PCT, and part of the CDT documen...

#84 - Trail Name Legend

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Jeff "Legend" Garmire has logged 21 thousand miles and counting at the time of this episode being aired.    Those miles incl...

#83 - Q and A Solo Show

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!I’m rolling solo answering 12 questions that I found inside the “Backpacking” group on Facebook.  They range from basic to comple...

#82 - Thru Hiking, Happiness, and Taking Action with Dylan Tonkin

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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...

#81 - Hunting the Himalayan Snow Cock with Matt Hardinge

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Matt Hardinge is an upland bird hunter, backpacker, photographer, and filmmaker who has found a way to pair bird hunting with backpackin...

#80 - Exo Mountain Gear Death Hike Recap

16 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!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 o...

#79 - Hike It Baby with Shanti Hodges

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Shanti Hodges is the founder of Hike It Baby, an organization that was built to encourage and invite young families to hike in the outdo...

#78 - Backcountry Self Care with Rawlogy

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Text the show!Marek is the founder of Rawlogy, a company that makes super lightweight massage balls for backcountry travelers. They’re eco-friendly,...