Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins joins the podcast to discuss the complex relationship between hunting and conservation.

Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing of Exo Mountain Gear join me for a behind-the-scenes look at their newest pack design; the K4. After over three years in development and a decade of pack-building experience, the K4 is a finely tuned design and the best pack Exo has designed.

Dan Becker is a backpacker from Wisconsin who turned his passion into his full-time profession.  He’s grown a massive following and for good reason - he’s just a great guy, and you’re about to get to know him.

Thomas Bouissaguet works for the Hexatrek trail organization and spent the summer and fall of 2022 thru-hiking the newly formed 3000km Hexatrek Trail through France. This is the story of his hike and life afterward.

Andrew Skurka is a long-distance backpacker, wilderness guide, and outdoor educator.  He joins the podcast to discuss the early days of thru-hiking, high routes, becoming a guide, and advice for new backpackers.

Katie O'mara is the co-founder of Trail Magik, an outdoor brand that offers lightweight carriers for kids who are walking and too big for a traditional carrier but need a break from time to time.  

Tommy Corey (aka Twerk) is an outdoor portrait photographer. He joins the podcast to discuss community, diversity in the outdoors, and his upcoming photo project - "All Humans Outside.

Part 2 of a two-part mini-series: David Daley and his wife Marketa backpacked 1300 miles of the PCT with their 3 kids in 2022. He shares his experience of the trail as a Dad from a holistic point of view and covers topics ranging from the spiritual journey to learning to hike as slowly as a child.

Marketa Daley and her husband David, backpack 1300 miles of the PCT with their 3 kids during the summer of 2022. She joins the podcast to share her story and insight.

Evan Guzik of the USFS joins the By Land Podcast to talk about all things wildfires. We discuss prescribed burns, overall fire management, required resources during a fire, and what happens after a burn.

Alex Harz, creator of The Quest: Nepal, stood on the summit of Everest for 45 minutes. It marked the completion of childhood promise and the middle of a documentary film that highlights the culture and the people who make these expeditions possible.

Ryan Lilly from Old Town Canoes joins the podcast to give an introduction to canoe camping. We cover everything from how to choose a canoe, canoe materials, safety, planning, and how he personally packs his canoe for camping trips.

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 shaped our landscapes and modern culture. She joins the podcast to discuss the impacts history has on the outdoor community.

Learn how to use a successful military planning framework to enhance your backpacking plans to ensure success, enjoyment, and safety.

Hammock Gear joins the By Land Podcast to talk about the origin story of the company and to offer some tips and advice to those thinking about making the jump to hammocking.

The REAL Hiking Viking, aka Jabba, stops by the podcast to talk about his upcoming hike up the Continental Divide Trail, life before backpacking, and the importance of doing what makes you happy.

Bailey Bremner is a long distance hiker who has extensive experience backpacking with dogs. On this episode, we dive into common mistakes, how to manage your dog on the trail, how to approach training, and more.

Dylan Tonkin created TownShirt as a way to stay connected to the thru-hiking community, give back to the trail system, and offer hikers a fun way to remember their favorite long-distance hiking trails.

Bruce McGlenn is the founder of Human Nature Hunting, a hunting school designed to teach the methods and skills required of a hunter while emphasizing community and a connection to the natural world.

Moose Mutlow is a member of the Yosemite Search and Rescue, the Senior Projects Director for planning, design, and construction of the National Environmental Science Center at Naturebridge in Yosemite National Park, and has spent a lifetime learning and teaching outdoor skills. He joins the podcast to discuss the importance of not shaming people who make mistakes in the outdoors, why storytelling is so important, and to encourage people to find that adventure they’re looking for.