#106 - How To Start Backpacking and Hiking Alone
Episode 106 of the By Land Podcast podcast, hosted by Emory Wanger, titled "#106 - How To Start Backpacking and Hiking Alone" was published on March 9, 2020 and runs 29 minutes.
March 9, 2020 ·29m · By Land Podcast
Summary
Text the show! Backpacking alone is not the easiest thing in the world to do. It can be downright uncomfortable or even scary at first, but if you’re willing to put in the work, being alone in the backcountry can be pretty darn incredible. In this episode, I’m going to share with you what I’ve learned about backpacking and hiking alone and give you some tips and tricks on how you can get there yourself. I won’t just cover HOW to backpack alone, but WHY you’d want to do so in the ...
Episode Description
Backpacking alone is not the easiest thing in the world to do. It can be downright uncomfortable or even scary at first, but if you’re willing to put in the work, being alone in the backcountry can be pretty darn incredible.
In this episode, I’m going to share with you what I’ve learned about backpacking and hiking alone and give you some tips and tricks on how you can get there yourself.
I won’t just cover HOW to backpack alone, but WHY you’d want to do so in the first place and what my personal journey has been (successes and failures).
Wherever you’re at in your backpacking journey, this episode will help you go from constantly having to hike in a group or with a partner to embarking on an adventure by yourself.
Show Notes
- Why backpack alone
- Benefits of backpacking alone
- My personal journey learning to backpack alone
- How my failures prepared me for success being alone
- My first time hiking alone for some distance
- A turning point in being alone on the PCT
- 8 Tips on how how to backpack, hike, or hunt alone
- Final thoughts
Thanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show.
Similar Episodes
Apr 9, 2026 ·60m
Apr 2, 2026 ·60m
Apr 1, 2026 ·108m
Mar 26, 2026 ·60m
Mar 19, 2026 ·60m
Mar 12, 2026 ·60m