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An interview-based podcast that explores the world of outdoor recreation, including topics such as backpacking, thru-hiking, hunting, mountaineering, nutrition, conservation, personal development, and more.
Most episodes are conversations with people from different walks of life and outdoor backgrounds, giving me the opportunity to learn from their experiences and perspectives. Other episodes are practical field notes on skills, gear, and lessons learned, while some are deeper reflections on ideas, questions, and observations from my own journey.
This podcast is a record of my time in the outdoors, what I'm learning, and what I continue to learn.
I hope each episode leaves you feeling inspired and encouraged to pursue whatever adventure you're dreaming of.
-Emory, By Land
P.S. I hope you come back and tell me all about your adventure.
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#178 Rethinking How We Share Adventures with Nina Banducci of Polarsteps
Episode 178
lundi 18 mai 2026 • Duration 01:26:55
Nina Banducci from Polarsteps joins the podcast to talk about something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately; how we document our lives and why social media doesn’t always feel like the right way to do it.
We discuss the trending shift away from performative platforms like Instagram and why more people are craving something more personal and meaningful when it comes to capturing their life experiences. Nina shares her background as an outdoor guide and how that led her to Polarsteps, a travel app built around memory, not attention.
We also dive into the thru-hiking culture on the Appalachian Trail, what makes that community so unique, and why experiences like that strip you down to who you really are.
Throughout the episode, we talk about travel, discomfort, growth, and why the best moments aren’t always the ones you post. If you’ve ever questioned why you’re sharing your adventures, or who you’re sharing them for, this episode is right up your ally.
Key Takeaways:
- Social media has shifted from connection to performance, changing how we experience travel
- Real adventure includes discomfort, mistakes, and unpredictability, not just highlight moments
- Tools like Polarsteps are emerging to prioritize personal memory over public validation
- Thru-hiking culture creates a rare environment of equality, authenticity, and community
- Growth happens when you step into the unknown, not when everything goes perfectly
Chapters/Show Notes:
- Introduction to Polarsteps
- Nina’s Background: From Idaho to Outdoor Guiding and Travel
- The River Community and Earning Your Place Outdoors
- The Problem with Social Media and Performative Sharing
- What Polarsteps Is and Why It Exists
- Travel as a Tool for Growth and Discomfort
- The Reality of Thru-Hiking and Trail Culture
- Appalachian Trail Community and Hostel Life
- Why Brands Must Earn Trust in the Outdoor Space
- How Polarsteps Is Entering the U.S. Market
- The Future of Travel, Memory, and Storytelling
- www.polarsteps.com
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#177 Turning Setbacks Into Summits with Tia Banks
Episode 177
jeudi 8 mai 2025 • Duration 01:04:52
In this episode, I sit down with Tia Banks, a former professional athlete turned mountaineer, resilience expert, and motivational speaker. Tia’s journey is one of resilience, self-discovery, and mental toughness, and in our conversation, she shares how learning to manage setbacks helped her transition into a new passion.
From growing up in Nebraska to inspiring thousands through her speaking tour, her story is proof that adversity can be a stepping stone to something greater. Tia explains that a "setback is the setup."
Key Takeaways:
- The power of self-talk – What we tell ourselves matters in the hardest moments.
- Resilience is built, not given – Hardship creates opportunities for personal growth.
- The outdoors is transformative – Mountains provide a unique space for reflection and challenge.
- Community is essential – Finding support in the hardest moments can make all the difference.
Show Notes and Links:
- Introduction
- Tia’s Background
- Resilience & Overcoming Setbacks
- Transition from Athlete to Speaker
- Climbing Kilimanjaro
- The Power of Self-Talk
- Diversity in Mountaineering
- Mind Over Mountains Tour
- https://www.tiabanks.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/thetiabanks
- https://www.youtube.com/@thetiabanks1
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#168 You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby with Jack McClure
Episode 168
mercredi 5 juin 2024 • Duration 01:10:17
Jack McClure and his wife hiked southbound on the PCT in 2023 with their 9-month-old baby and joins the show to share their journey and lessons learned along the way. We discuss what life is like as a SOBO, preparing for the hike, relationship challenges along the way, hitting the SOS button, and what it all means in the end.
Show Notes and Links
- Preparing for the PCT with a Baby
- Outdoor Background and Experience
- Living in the Arctic and Outdoor Learning
- Judgment and Concerns about Hiking with Kids
- Benefits and Risks of Outdoor Experiences for Kids
- The Importance of Outdoor Experiences
- The Challenges of Alternative Childhood
- Risk Management and Planning
- The Breaking-In Period
- The Impact on the Body
- The Bee Sting Incident
- Emergency Response and Recovery
- The Importance of Carrying a Whistle
- Lessons Learned from the Experience
- Dealing with Fires in Northern California
- Challenges in the Relationship
- The Importance of Check-InsThe Mental Challenges of the Trail
- The Decision to Leave the Trail
- Dealing with Pride and Expectations
- The Positive Impact on Their Daughter
- https://animaltreks.com/
- Jack's Book
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#78 - Backcountry Self Care with Rawlogy
Episode 78
lundi 27 mai 2019 • Duration 52:26
Marek is the founder of Rawlogy, a company that makes super lightweight massage balls for backcountry travelers. They’re eco-friendly, won’t take up space, and make it so you can give yourself better self-care when you’re battling muscle fatigue in the wilderness.
In this episode, we dive into who and what Rawlogy is, how massage balls work, and why Marek is doing this in the first place.
Show Notes and Links
- Introductions
- Making a sustainable product
- Marek’s backstory
- How rolling out can alleviate pain
- How much Rawlogy balls weigh and what each are used for
- How to implement self-care
- Addressing IT bands
- How impactful self-care actually is
- Reviews since launch
- What the journey of Rawlogy has been like
- What the outdoors means to Marek
- #shareyourballs
- The future of Rawlogy
- Differences in what products are available
- How to reach Rawlogy
- https://www.rawlogy.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/rawlogy/
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#77 - Backpacking with Dogs and Effie Drew
Episode 77
lundi 13 mai 2019 • Duration 01:08:46
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 episode, we dive into what that looks like. We cover everything from training for a trail, managing food and water, to deciding how much weight your dog can carry down a trail.
Show Notes and Links
- Introductions
- Effie’s background in backpacking
- How Effie became interested in Thru-Hiking the AT
- Remembering the AT
- Effie’s decision to bring a dog to the AT
- Reflecting on the AT and if dogs belong on the trail
- What the “hiking” lifestyle looks like and requires
- Heading into the second trail with a dog
- Seeing Luna make decisions on her own based on experience
- Training a dog to hike off-leash
- Managing a dog’s well-being and health on trail
- Training your dog to hike
- Learning to read your dog on trail to know how they’re doing
- The connection with your dog after a trail
- Gear for dogs and load carry
- Caring for paws
- Learning to push your dog at times
- Feeding your dog on trail
- Dealing with emotions on trail
- Recovery for your dog
- How to reach Effie for more information
- http://www.babygotbackwoods.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/babygotbackwoods_/
- https://www.facebook.com/effie.drew
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#76 - Pack No Fears with Frans Diepstraten
Episode 76
lundi 6 mai 2019 • Duration 59:04
Frans emailed me detailing his experience on a trail run in the mountains. In years past, he would have brought a mountain of gear “just in case,” but this time, he packed only what he needed to move more quickly and cover more ground. From this experience, Frans began to realize the difference between too much gear and too little.
In this episode, we discuss what can be achieved by bringing only the essentials and Frans’ journey in backpacking.
Lot’s of great stuff to think about in this one!
Show Notes and Links
- Introduction to Frans
- Thoughts on public lands having come from the Netherlands to Canada
- The learning curve of backcountry hunting
- What kept Frans going back after having a less-than-ideal experience
- Reducing pack weight and living simply in the backcountry
- Frans’ thoughts after an experience on a recent day trip
- The great debate about how much gear to bring and when
- On mental awareness in the backcountry
- Exploring various gear load-outs
- What opportunities exist when you reduce pack weight
- Thoughts on using emergency beacons
- Moving forward in future backcountry endeavors
- How the hunting mindset has impacted other outdoor activities and adventures
- How to follow up with Frans
- http://www.crooked-arrow.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/_crookedarrow/
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#75 - Connecting People and Places with the Washington Trails Association
Episode 75
lundi 29 avril 2019 • Duration 01:03:52
The Washington Trails Association is a great example of what is possible when people come together in a concerted effort to help ensure our trail systems are here to stay.
In this episode, we dive into the history of the WTA, its reach, their projects, their mission, and everything else that makes up a trails association including what the future holds for our trail systems as well.
Show Notes and Links
- Introductions
- Backstory on the WTA
- What the WTA is and what it does
- How the WTA works
- What’s possible with an org like the WTA
- Partnering with other organizations
- How trails were created and what prevents them from being maintained
- The dream scenario and long-term plans
- The impact of the outdoor economy
- Investing in the outdoors
- A return to the outdoors
- Getting involved in a trail crew
- A day in the life of a trail volunteer
- Funding the WTA
- What’s at risk by doing nothing to protect the outdoors
- Education first
- Finding a trail to hike
- Learning to appreciate the small things on a hike
- How to follow up with the WTA to learn more
- https://www.wta.org/
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#74 - Thru Hiking, Mindfulness, and Lyme Disease with Devin Everett
Episode 74
lundi 22 avril 2019 • Duration 01:07:51
Devin Everett might be one of the most motivating people to talk with.
This episode covers everything from what spurred her Thru Hike of the AT, her battle with Lyme Disease, finding a cause to hike for, and what it means to be mindful in the backcountry. From start to finish, this chat with Devin is simply motivating.
If you need a feel-good episode that makes you want to get out and do more, this is the one for you!
Show Notes and Links
- Introductions
- Devin’s backstory
- Leading up to Devin’s Thru Hike
- Backpacking experiences prior to the AT
- What it takes to Thru Hike
- Realizations while on trail
- Choosing to hike the PCT
- Hiking for a cause
- How hiking has helped Devin on a personal level
- Tips for how to center yourself and meditate when backpacking
- What it feels like going into trail number 2
- Lyme Disease explained
- What happens to the body with Lyme
- Treatments
- Symptoms
- Checking for ticks
- How ticks get on you
- Common spots ticks are found on the body
- Removal of ticks
- Devin’s longterm plan
- Devin’s thoughts on quitting a stable and reliable job to pursue a dream
- https://www.devineverettyoga.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/devineverettyoga/
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#73 - Let's Talk Kid Carriers with Deuter
Episode 73
lundi 15 avril 2019 • Duration 57:45
Deuter kid carriers are some of the most acclaimed carriers out on the market today. After researching which pack I should use to haul my little girl around, the reviews and feedback always returned to those offered by Deuter.
In this episode, we chat with Liz Esche of Deuter, who walks us through the new 2019 lineup of kid carriers. As a new father looking for help on what to look for in a kid carrier, I run through a laundry list of questions with Liz and learned several new things along the way. We cover the new updates to the lineup, standard features, model differences, and the amazing Deuter Warranty.
Show Notes and Links
- Introductions
- The history of Deuter
- Sorting through the 2019 kid carrier lineup
- When is a carrier appropriate for a kid
- How Deuter carriers function
- How much extra gear can be carried with a carrier
- Considerations for choosing a carrier and various features
- Finding the right fit
- Adjustability
- Cleaning the carrier
- Putting on the pack
- Hydration features
- Reaching and tending to the baby/kid when hiking
- The Deuter Warranty
- Kid-friendly backpacks
- General guidance on when kids can begin wearing packs
- Hike It Baby
- Price points
- Where to find and try the backpacks
- Differences between last years model and this years model
- Closing thoughts
- Learn more about Deuter products
- http://www.deuter.com/
- https://info.deuterusa.com/blog/eight-tips-for-introducing-your-kids-to-backpacking
- https://www.deuterusa.com/collections/kids
- https://hikeitbaby.com/
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#72 - Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart with Carrot Quinn
Episode 72
lundi 8 avril 2019 • Duration 01:16:39
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 the Pacific Crest Trail.
We discuss her journey in long-distance hiking, why she decided to write a book about it, what that was like, and what backpacking means to her after all these years and experiences. Additionally, Carrot shares with me some things that might be difficult for some to hear and understand, but this is what I love about this podcast and connecting with people who share a similar passion for the outdoors. Because of backpacking, I had the opportunity to connect with someone about things I wasn’t aware of. Now it’s on me to investigate these topics further for my knowledge and awareness.
Show Notes and Links
- Introductions
- Why Carrot decided to write her book on Thru-Hiking
- On the process of writing and self-publishing
- The dynamic of writing a book versus a blog post
- Who Carrot was writing for
- Breaking the mold of “what a backpacker is”
- Exploring the narrative of the outdoors
- The power of social media in exposing the unheard narrative
- How we can help marginalized communities
- Learning to be open to new ideas and concepts
- The usage of public lands and the effects it can have on certain groups of people
- How wilderness areas can impact issues on the US/Mexican border
- The humanitarian crisis on border wilderness areas
- How Carrot’s research on the border crisis has impacted her awareness of backpacking
- What backpacking means now after the years
- Finding new challenges in backpacking
- https://carrotquinn.com/
- Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart
- https://www.instagram.com/carrotquinn/
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