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.

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.

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.

Bailey Bremner has hiked thousands of miles with her dogs and knows a thing or two about how to make sure both you and your dog have a safe and enjoyable trip. In this article, Bailey answers the most frequently asked questions about how to backpack with a dog.

Doug Laher is the Father of Thru-Hiker Trevor “Microsoft” Laher who tragically passed away while hiking near Apache Peak along the PCT. He was 11 days into his hike when conditions along the trail deteriorated quickly, putting him in a decision to either push through or find another way around. Trevor was 22 years old, a graduate of Ohio State, and headed off to a career with Microsoft.

Ryan and Hillary Lampers are the husband and wife team behind Hunt, Harvest, Health. They promote a healthy sustainable backcountry lifestyle and join me to talk about the benefits of CBD for backpackers and backcountry adventurers.

Chris Cage quit is a corporate job to travel and hike the Appalachian Trail. When he was done, he had a decision to make, either go back to corporate life or find a way to fund his new lifestyle. He chose the latter and founded Greenbelly Meals. Chris has had to make some life-changing decisions that all came at a cost, but that’s makes it an adventure. To risk the known for the unknown.

LEARN HOW TO BACKPACK is an online beginner backpacking course and on this episode of the podcast, I dive into why I created the course in the first place and run you through three of the modules included; Finding Your Backpacking Style, Managing Expectations, and Managing Your Body.

I wouldn't change a single thing about my 2017 hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, but I think it's always a great idea to reflect on the lessons learned. Here is a list of things I'd do differently if I hiked the PCT again OR started from scratch.

On this episode I offer my thoughts on how the Coronavirus is impacting the dreams of Thru Hikers all over the world and backcountry decision making.

A Letter to the PCT 3 years later.

On this episode of The By Land Podcast, I'm going to help you navigate your next gear purchase so you can save more money, expand your capabilities in the outdoors.

On this episode, I'm share with you my lessons from 2019 and the future of this podcast.

My wife, Jessica, joins me for Episode 100 to share what it was like for her when I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. She details each aspect of the experience, from the joy, the fear, the sadness, and the concern she had for what might happen after it's all over.

Lloyd Vogal is co-founder of Garage Grown Gear, a company dedicated to showcasing and supporting cottage backpacking brands. For those looking for small brands to support and gear you won't find in big box stores, look no further than Garage Grown Gear.

Kyle O'Grady is a Thru Hiker of the Appalachian Trail and the host of the Trail Tales Podcast. We talk about how Kyle got into thru hiking and what it's like dealing with life after a the trail.

Jonathan Frankson AKA Roadrunner is a 2019 PCT Thru Hiker. On this episode, we dive into his journey up the PCT, what he learned along the way, and how it feels about it now that that it's complete.