About
To share the adventure and lessons learned along the way.
By Land is an independent outdoor publication that bridges gaps between outdoor communities and reflects a personal journey into the outdoors.
For those willing to be vulnerable, push through mental and physical barriers, and reflect, the backcountry will become more than just a place to visit. It will be a place of healing and self-improvement.
It’s a love of wild places that connects us all, and the only thing the wilderness requires in return is an open mind and a willingness to learn.
That is By Land.
About Me
I want to make a difference.
My name is Emory and I live just outside Portland, Oregon.
I enjoy all types of backpacking, be it a long-distance hike, a backcountry hunt, or a weekend trip with friends and family. No matter the trip, I find rewards and personal challenges in each that make me a better person.
My hike up the Pacific Crest Trail completely changed my outlook on what backpacking is and isn’t. It forced me to simplify and streamline my process both mentally and physically. I’ve taken those lessons learned and applied them throughout all my trips into the backcountry. The result has been an increase in overall enjoyment and a decrease in pain and frustration. But the best part is my new outlook on backpacking, which has given me freedom.
I’m not just a backpacker. I’m a father to two little girls and a husband to the most amazing Wife a guy could ask.
I have a love for old things, history, the story of Lewis and Clark, oldies music, and photography. Truth be told, I might have been born 100 years too late, but that’s okay, I like where I’ve ended up and couldn’t be happier.
-Emory