The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

437 | Get Tougher in 2024 (with Dustin Diefenderfer of Mtn Tough)

Whether you consider yourself a 'resolutions' person or not, the new year is a perfect time to reflect on where you have been, and to make some goals for where you want to go. No matter where you are coming from, Mtn Tough has some great training for your mind and body, to make you a tougher and more capable hunter (and human!) in 2024. In this conversation with Dustin Diefenderfer, founder of Mtn Tough, we discuss training, recovery, habits, mindset, and more.
MTN TOUGH TRIAL: https://mtntough.com/
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A $10,000 Christmas Surprise (Thank You!)

Merry Christmas from all of us at Exo Mtn Gear!
As a thank you to everyone who supported the launch of our new K4 Pack Systems this year, we wanted to give away some of our favorite hunting gear. We took everyone who purchased a K4 Pack this year, drew random names, and gave away some great prizes that are worth a total of around $10,000
SEE THE PRIZES & WINNERS — https://exomtngear.com/christmas
Please support the companies that contributed to this great giveaway.

436 | Hunting Blue Sheep in Nepal (A Listener Story...)

Today's guest, Adam, reached out to us about a very unique hunt he went on earlier this year, in Nepal for Blue Sheep. We knew that this hunt involved very big mountains and a unique species of sheep, but that's about it. We were excited to discuss this hunt with Adam — to hear about the adventure and learn more about this unique hunt. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.
Photos from Adam's Hunt: https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/november-23-himalayan-blue-sheep-story.337291/
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MM 202 | Don’t Waste the Winter (And more...)

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss how to not "waste the winter" and what they do during the winter to stay productive and motivated, to not regress before the next hunting season. They also discuss what they do, specifically, to stay "in it" on tough solo hunts. And if "smart rangefinders" that create waypoints are something that they use.
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435 | onX Hunt Features, Mistakes, & Ethics with Dylan Dowson

We have been using onX Maps for many years. First, using the state-specific chips on a handheld Garmin GPS, and then using the phone-based onX Hunt app. While the features and capabilities of onX have grown tremendously, we haven't personally kept up to date enough to take advantage of all that onX can do for us these days.
In today's conversation with onX's Dylan Dowson, we wanted to learn more about the capabilities we're not using in onX. Dylan shares the specific new features that he finds most helpful for backcountry hunting, some of the common mistakes that onX users make, and how onX thinks about advancing technology and hunting ethics.
onX HUNT — https://onxmaps.com/hunt
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MM 201 | Death Hike Planning, Gear of the Year Follow-Up, & Hunting Alaska

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss the trade-off of hunting Alaska, even if it means not hunting your normal seasons and species. They answer follow-up questions from their recent Gear of the Year podcast. And they provide some guidance on planning your own Death Hike.
Mapping Apps to Consider:
- https://onxmaps.com/hunt
- https://caltopo.com/
- https://fatmap.com/
- https://www.gaiagps.com/
- https://www.basemap.com/
- https://www.backcountrynavigator.com/
- https://store.avenza.com/pages/app-features
- https://www.google.com/earth/about/versions/
PhoneSkope & Multi-Lens Setup: https://phoneskope.com/dual-lens-smartphone-cameras-part-2/
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434 | Our Favorite Hunting Gear of 2023

At the end of each year, we like to look back and highlight some of the specific gear that made a difference on our hunts that year. We don't necessarily highlight gear that is newly released this year, or even "new to us". Any gear that made a difference on our hunts in this year is something we may highlight.
In this episode, Steve & Mark highlight their "gear of the year" picks for 2023.
https://exomtngear.com/gear-of-the-year
At the link above you'll find our 2023 gear selections, links to previous years' gear selections, and YOUR (listener) gear suggestions for 2023.
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MM 200 | Holiday & New Year Nutrition Strategies with Kyle Kamp

It is an interesting time of year to think about nutrition, fitness, and our habits. With most hunting seasons wrapping up and plenty of holiday festivities on going, a lot of folks may find themselves heading into January looking to make some changes and new goals for the new year. Today we are joined by registered dietician, owner of Valley to Peak Nutrition, and our good friend, Kyle Kamp.
Kyle shares some simple strategies for navigating the holidays, the best way to make (and achieve) goals for the new year, and much more. In a far left-turn from nutrition, we even talk about the best base layers for hunting.
CONNECT WITH KYLE...
- https://www.v2pnutrition.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/v2pnutrition/
- NEW Foundations+ Program: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/challenge-page/foundations_plus
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433 | After the Hunt — Colorado Archery Elk

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more.
In today's episode, we speak with two buddies, Matt and Steve, who went to Colorado during archery season to hunt elk for the first time. We discuss how the hunt went, the lessons they learned, the gear they used, and much more.
The "Before the Hunt" Episode with Matt & Steve: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/418
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MM 199 | Post-Season To Do List

Steve & Mark chat through the things they do after the end of hunting season, so that they are as prepared as possible for next year's hunts.
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