By Land Podcast

Oct 25 2024 172 ep. 67 mins 183

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An interview-based podcast exploring world of outdoor recreation. Topics include backpacking, 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.

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#171 Inside the Design Philosophy of Mystery Ranch with Alex Rich

Oct 25 2024 74 mins

Text the show!Alex Rich of Mystery Ranch shares his journey from the production floor to the design team, where he now focuses on creating outdoor and hunting gear that prioritizes load carriage and comfort. We dive into the brand's unique approach to pack design, including the revolutionary overload system, which allows users to carry heavy loads more efficiently. Our conversation

#170 Behind the Design: Mystery Ranch Radix Series with Designer Andrew Cottrell

Oct 10 2024 66 mins

Text the show!Andrew Cottrell is the lead designer of the Radix series of backpacks at Mystery Ranch, an innovative line of ultralight backpacks that combines comfort, durability, and weight-saving features. Andrew shares insights into his hands-on approach to design, the importance of balancing load-carrying capacity with ultralight performance, and how the right gear can impact a

#169 Recreating the Flow State with Barefoot Ted

Aug 03 2024 99 mins

Text the show!Barefoot Ted is widely known for his role in the book Born to Run, but that's just a small part of who he is. In this episode, Ted discusses his approach to life and how to maintain a regular connection with the flow state in everyday life.Show Notes and LinksThe Connection Between Movement, Music, and IdeasBarefoot Running and the Rediscovery of Natural MovementThe P

#168 You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby with Jack McClure

Jun 05 2024 70 mins

Text the show!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 LinksPreparing for the PCT

#167 Everest Incorporated with Will Cockrell

Apr 16 2024 83 mins

Text the show!Will Cockrell joins the podcast to discuss his recently published book detailing the history of Mount Everest, his perspective on the draw of mountaineering, and the connection between suffering and achievement. Will also explains the need to tell the full story of Everest, as well as the misconceptions and negative narratives surrounding the mountain. He challenges t

#166 Backpacking with Kids and New Gear with Brad Brooks of Argali

Apr 08 2024 82 mins

Text the show!Brad Brooks joins the podcast to compare notes on our recent backpacking trips with our kids and discuss the importance of exposing children to the outdoors. We share our experiences and challenges while planning and executing our trips, emphasizing the value of involving children in the decision-making process and building their confidence in doing hard things. We al

#165 Becoming a Backcountry Foodie with Aaron Owens

Mar 08 2024 74 mins

Text the show!Aaron Owens runs “Backcountry Foodie,” a one-stop shop for backpackers and long-distance hikers who want to level up their food game in the backcountry. From ultra-light food recipes and meal planners to a robust calorie calculator and resupply service, Aaron has you covered. She loves backcountry food so much that she’ll even pack your food bag for you and ship

#164 The Complexity of Conservation with Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins

Feb 18 2024 71 mins

Text the show!Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins joins the show to discuss the complex relationship between hunting and conservation. We cover a range of topics, including the reintroduction of wolves, the function of wetlands, what would happen if we stopped hunting altogether, and finally, the impact social media has had on hunting. We also discuss the responsibilities brands have in

#163 - Planning Made Easy with Janelle Smith of Rec.gov

Jan 15 2024 54 mins

Text the show!Janelle Smith is the strategic communications team lead at rec.gov and is responsible for spreading the word about the myriad of offerings the platform has for outdoor enthusiasts. As the summer season approaches, many of us are deep in the planning mode for camping trips, making this conversation with Janelle and her team a no-brainer.If you're not yet familiar with

#162 - Relatives, not Resources with Dr. Dan Wildcat

Dec 08 2023 62 mins

Text the show!Dr. Dan Wildcat joins the podcast to discuss his new book "On Indigenuity" and how we can reframe our relationship with the natural world in both a personal and global way. Dan is a Yuchi member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, PhD, and teaches at Haskell Nations University. He's a wealth of wisdom and knowledge and offers a refreshing approach to long-debated topi