By Land Podcast
Episodes
#77 - Backpacking with Dogs and Effie Drew
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
#76 - Pack No Fears with Frans Diepstraten
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 “...
#75 - Connecting People and Places with the Washington Trails Association
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#74 - Thru Hiking, Mindfulness, and Lyme Disease with Devin Everett
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#73 - Let's Talk Kid Carriers with Deuter
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
#72 - Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart with Carrot Quinn
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#71 - The Te Araroa Trail and The Hike For Mental Health with Justin Helmkamp
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#70 - Pacific Crest Trail Lessons with 2 Foot Adventures
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#69 - The Calendar Year Triple Crown with Tyler Lau
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
#68 - Why Junk Food Works with Kyle Kamp, RDN, LD
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 du...
#67 - Becoming Adventure Ready with Katie Gerber
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Katie Gerber is a certified nutritionist who focuses on helping people become what she calls “Adventure Ready.” Having experienced m...
#66 - Age Doesn't Matter with Mark Lampman
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 aft...
#65 - Marie Draws The PCT
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
#64- 2% for Conservation with Jared Frasier
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#63 - Backcountry Mentorship with Johnny Mack
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#62 - Thru-Riding with Gillian Larson
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
#61 - Saving the Boundary Waters with Dave and Amy Freeman
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 thro...
#60 - Why We Show and Tell Wild Places with Brad Brooks of Argali Outdoors
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
#59 - Playing Classical Music in the Mountains with Anastasia Allison
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Anastasia Allison is the violinist of the Musical Mountaineers and the founder/inventor of Kula Cloth, but living a life of entrepreneur...
#58 - Saved By Mountains with Jeff Oliver
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
#57 - The Hot Springs Trail with Aria Zoner
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#56 - Going Feral with Jimmy Funkhouser
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 poi...
#55 - Hiker Trash Vogue with Twerk
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#54 - Pack Out An Entire Moose Alone with Jeff Lusk
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
#53 - The Adventure Photographers Backpack with Allan Henry from Atlas Packs
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!In this episode, I chat with Co-founder Allan Henry of Atlas Packs to find out more about his company, his vision, and his designs. Ca...
#52 - Learn To Thru Hike with Liz Thomas
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!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 hik...
#51- Born In The Boundary Waters with Granite Gear
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Rob Coughlin joins me for this episode to discuss all things Granite Gear. Rob is a great guy to spend time chatting with and shares a n...
#50 - One Family, 6 Kids, and 2000 Miles with Ben Crawford
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!In 2018, the Crawfords hiked the Appalachian Trail with 6 kids ranging from 2 to 17 years old. While they might agree it sounds craz...
#49 - Good Eats with Backpackers Bistro
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!In this episode, we tackle the story behind Backpackers Bistro, what they offer, why, and several other topics related to backpacking. ...
#48 - Make It Rain with Luxe Hiking Gear
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Luxe Hiking Gear makes quality shelters at a great price point. Jake Morrison walks me through how he manages life in the Olympic Peni...
#47 - Making It Better with Outdoor Vitals
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!In this episode, I talk with Tayson Whitaker about why he started an outdoor gear company and what makes his product offerings unique. ...
#46 - Running 500 Miles in 10 Days with Christof Teuscher
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Christof Teuscher joins me to talk about his recent FKT (fastest known time) record of the Washington section of the PCT. We chat abou...
#45 - Comparing Sleep Systems with Josh Kirchner
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!I'm joined by Josh Kirchner to talk sleep systems. This episode is different in that it's not actually an interview, but rat...
#44 - The Wilderness Athlete
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Wilderness Athlete is a performance supplement company that serves those venturing into the outdoors. Kevin Guillen joins me to discus...
#43 - Finding Your Limits With Dan Solsman
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Dan Solsman joins the podcast to talk about pushing personal limits and why it's important to do so. Dan is a hell of a guy and h...
#42 - Documenting The Hunt With Steven Drake
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Steven Drake is a photographer and videographer who works with brands and personalities in the hunting world. His career has brought h...
#41 - The Lady Alliance with Kieren Britton
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Kieren Britton is the founder of The Lady Alliance, an organization dedicated to connecting women together, building community, and enco...
#40 - The Off Grid Food Company
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!In this episode, Spencer from Off Grid Food Company and I discuss his company, how it started, why it started, and what it offers consum...
#39 - Leave No Trace
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to Aaron and Doniell from Leave No Trace about how to interact with the wild places we v...
#38 - Film What Makes You Feel with Aaron Hitchins of Rockhouse Motion
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Aaron Hitchins is part of the talented team at Rockhouse Motion and joins the show to walk me through his creative process with video an...
#37 - Canoeing Across America with Jillian Brown
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Jillian Brown and her adventure partner Martin Trahan are currently (as of July 2018) canoeing their way from the Pacific Ocean to the A...
#36 - Passion is Everything with Shane Vander Giessen
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Shane Vander Giessen is someone who exemplifies having a passion for wild places and joins the podcast for a deep dive into that passion...
#35 - Learning to Backpack Hunt with Josh Kirchner
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Josh Kirchner joins the show to talk about what it was like learning to backpack hunt. We share our individual stories of where we cam...
#34 - Hiking Free with Dirty Avocado
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!In this episode, long-distance hiker "Dirty Avacado" joins me to talk about how she got into long-distance backpacking, the fe...
#33 - Designing with Sierra Designs
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!In this episode, George Bryant, VP and GM of Sierra Designs, joins me for a discussion about his journey into the outdoors, moving from ...
#32 - Saving Our Trail Systems with Clay Jacobson
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Clay Jacobson is a thru-hiker who works with the Idaho Trails Association and helps manage the coordination of the Idaho Centennial Trai...
#31 - The Pull of Mountain Hunting with Adam Janke
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Adam Janke is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Mountain Hunting and hosts The Beyond the Kill Podcast. Adam joins the show to tal...
#30 - Hill People Gear with Evan Hill
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Hill People Gear founder Evan Hill joins the show to talk about the origin of the company, design principles, and his background in back...
#29 - Packrafting with Alpacka Raft
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Thor and Sarah Tingey of Alpacka Raft join the podcast to dive into what pack rafting is, the history of the sport, and how the brand su...
#28 - The Oregon Desert Trail with Renee Patrick
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Oregon Desert Trail Coordinator, Renee Patrick, joins the show to talk about what this 700-mile route through the Oregon desert offers, ...
#27 - Hunting with onX Maps
22 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!In this episode, you'll learn about onX Maps, a mobile mapping application for you phone. From top to bottom, you'll come aw...
#26 - Ultralight Backpacking with Z Packs
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Will and Matt from Z Packs join me for this episode of The By Land Podcast to talk about Z Packs; what they offer, how they go about des...
#25 - How to Hike 50 Miles in a Day with John Z
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!John Zahorian joins me to talk about how he manages to hike 50 miles per day and how he's come to live a minimalist life. John is...
#24 - Intentional Photography with Guillaume from Photoxplorer.com
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!After meeting and buying a tripod from Guillaume on Craigslist, I asked if he would be willing to join me for an episode to give some st...
#23 - Superior Wilderness Designs with Brandon MacIntyre and Ashely Thick
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Brandon McIntyre and Ashley Thick started Superior Wilderness Designs in early 2016 and promptly left to hike the Pacific Crest Trails w...
#22 - Gates of the Arctic National Park with Expert Guide Joe Wilkins
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Joe Wilkins is the author of a recently published book called "Gates of the Arctic National Park: Twelve Years of Wilderness Explor...
#21- Pacific Crest Trail Advice with 2 Foot Adventures
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!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 l...
#20 - Family, Photography, and the Mountain Life with Jacob Moon
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Jacob Moon was a full-time nurse before his adventure photography career kicked off. He spent his days off exploring the mountains and...
#18 - SAWYER Water Filters
04 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Travis Avery of SAWYER joins the show to talk about what they offer and how their products solve the problem of filtering water. I lea...
#19 - ULA Equipment with Owner Chris McMaster
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Chris McMaster of ULA Equipment joins the show to talk about the company, the history, and what makes ULA so unique. Show Notes and Link...
#17 - Triple Crown of 200's with Mike McKnight
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Mike McKnight is the first winner of the Triple Crown of Ultra 200 Mile races by having the lowest combined time of the Bigfoot 200, Tah...
#16 - Finding Photography With Chris Burkard
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Chris Burkard is an adventure photographer, but he's also a family man. He's made a name for himself photographing the life ...
#15 - Ultralight Quilts with Enlightened Equipment
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Skylar Ogren is the Head of Marketing for Enlightened Equipment and joins me on this episode to explain what exactly a "quilt"...
#14 How a Family Thru Hiked the Appalachian Trail with a Baby
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Ellie was only a year old when her parents put her in a backpack and embarked on a dream hike on the Appalachian Trial. Ellie spent ju...
#13 Gear Review: Seek Outside Redcliff
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!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...
#12 - Getting to Know SIXSITE Gear
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Stephen Holley from SIXSITE Gear joins me to talk about the company he founded and what makes his products or brand different than his c...
#11 - The Dynamics of Solo Hunting with Ryan Lampers
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!On this episode, Ryan Lampers joins me to talk about how he got into solo hunting, why he continues to do it, and what he gets out of it...
#10 - Introduction to Optics with Brendon Weaver from Maven Built Optics
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!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...
#9 - Women In The Outdoors with Ashli Baldwin
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Ashli Baldwin joins me on this episode to answer an audience member's question about what it's like for women in the outdoors....
#8 - Balancing Family and the Outdoors with Taren Weigandt
19 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Taren Weigandt of joins me to talk about how to stay active in the outdoors with a family. Taren is a blogger, hunter, mother of 3 (in...
#7- The Modern Huntsman
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!On this episode of the By Land Podcast, I talk with Brad Neathery and Tyler Sharp from Modern Huntsman to discuss their campaign to crea...
#6 - Mobile Navigation with Gaia GPS
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!On this episode, I talk with Ashli from Gaia GPS about using your mobile device as a navigation tool. If you're curious about mob...
#5 - Seek Outside Shelters with Kevin Timm
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!On this episode, I talk with Kevin Time from Seek Outside about floorless shelters. We discuss what goes into a shelter like this, how...
#4 - Blacktailed Deer Hunting, Patience, and the Power of Information Based Hunting with Scott Haugen
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!On this episode, I talk with Scott Haugen about patience plays a part in his success with hunting. We cover how to hunt Blacktailed de...
#3 - Anatomy of a Backpack with Steve Speck of Exo Mountain Gear
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!Steve Speck from Exo Mountain Gear joins me on the podcast to discuss the anatomy of a backpack and how everything works together. S...
#2 - The Struggles of Disconnecting with Josh Kirchner
08 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!I sit down with Josh Kirchner from www.dialedinhunter.com to discuss the weird struggles of successfully disconnecting when we head into...
#1 - Pacific Crest Trail 2017 Recap with Jose Montanez
08 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!On this very first episode of the By Land Podcast, I sit down with my PCT hiking partner, Jose (Bubbles), to discuss our journey up the ...
Welcome to The By Land Podcast
08 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Text the show!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 go...