Welcome to my corner of the internet.
I'm really glad you're here.
I've spent a lot of years exploring the backcountry, interviewing interesting people, and learning what works and what doesn’t in the field. By Land is where I share with you what I've learned in hopes something I publish improves your own situation and helps you get outside a little more often and with more confidence.
Whether you're here for practical skills and advice, looking for honest conversations, or just trying to live a life that’s more connected to the outdoors, you're in the right place.
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Blog
A collection of everything I’ve published (well…mostly everything). All aimed at helping you build skills, gain confidence, and get the most from your time outside.
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Courses
If you're looking to build outdoor skills and boost confidence, I’ve created practical, beginner-friendly courses to help you do just that. No fluff, just real-world experience and guidance to get you up and going.
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Podcast
Interviews with thru-hikers, backpackers, hunters, mountaineers, and an array of other outdoor experts and brands. Every episode is intended to learn from others and, with any luck, feel inspired.
Recent Posts
Word on the Street
I wish I would have had this course before spending countless hours searching through the internet."
— Brook Jolly, Student
Emory is the most humble, level-headed, non-click baity, and underappreciated backpacking voice out there.
— Sal Paradisio, Podcast Subscriber
Love this channel!! Thank you, Emory! As a new thru-hiker, prospective backpacker (and generally a frugal person who doesn't like to waste my money) This is great advice!
— Rees J., YouTube Subscriber
“Your podcast has motivated me to change it all and get back to the man I once was”
— CJ, Podcast Subscriber
Learn How to Backpack
An online beginner backpacking course that teaches the fundamentals of backpacking from start to finish in just over 4 hours.
Yes, you can learn how to backpack that quickly.
“This course was a game-changer for my backpacking adventures!”
- JP
A Little About Me
By Land started in 2015 as a way to document and share my journey into backpacking, with the hope that someone out there might learn from my experiences, both good and bad. It was also a place to lean into a creative side of myself that I felt I was neglecting.
Over ten years later, it has officially become a lifelong project with no end in sight. The older I get, the more I learn, and the more I want to pass on to others.
I just want to help
I’ve dedicated By Land to helping others get the most out of their time in the outdoors through interviews, writing, videos, and even structured education. Success, to me, isn’t fame or fortune; it’s helping one person find what they’re looking for.
No matter what you’re into in the outdoors or how you find enjoyment out there, I’m just glad you’re doing it, and I hope you leave here feeling encouraged to pursue whatever adventure you’re dreaming of.
I’ve been thinking a lot about how we document our time outside and whether we’re doing it for ourselves or for everyone else. In this conversation with Nina from Polarsteps, we unpack the shift away from performative social media and why real travel is often messy, uncomfortable, and far more meaningful than what we share online.