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Backpacking Made Easy
A comprehensive online backpacking course designed for beginner to intermediate backpackers that teaches the fundamentals of backpacking from start to finish in just over 4 hours.
“This course was a game-changer for my backpacking adventures!”
- JP
Your Adventure Starts Here
By Land is an outdoor education platform dedicated to helping people adventure better by exploring new ideas, breaking through mental barriers, and reconnecting with the outdoors. Built on the belief that the more time we spend outside, the better we become, my mission is to inspire confidence and provide the encouragement you need to make the most of every moment.
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I wish I would have had this course before spending countless hours searching through the internet."
— Brook Jolly, Student
Emory is the most humble, level-headed, non-click baity, and underappreciated backpacking voice out there. Extremely interesting and diverse topics of conversation blended with an excellent, well-balanced, and respectful delivery.
— Sal Paradisio, Podcast Subscriber
Love this channel!! Thank you, Emory! As a new thru-hiker, prospective backpacker (and generally a frugal person who doesn't like to waste my money) This is great advice!
— Rees J., YouTube Subscriber
“Your podcast has motivated me to change it all and get back to the man I once was”
— CJ, Podcast Subscriber
An interview-based podcast exploring the world of backpacking by covering topics such as thru-hiking, hunting, mountaineering, nutrition, conservation, personal development, and more. Each episode promises a refreshing and humbled approach to the outdoors and will leave you feeling encouraged to pursue the adventures you’ve been dreaming of.
Your New Favorite Outdoor Podcast
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Use this 3-season backpacking checklist when packing for your next adventure so you can leave the trailhead knowing you have everything you need.
Kevin Fedarko’s trek through the Grand Canyon is a story of resilience, community, and the life-changing power of wilderness. Discover the lessons behind his journey in A Walk in the Park and be inspired to see the wilderness in a whole new light.