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Welcome to the Mountain Dude Podcast, brought to you by Initial Ascent – where we share stories of grit, determination, and the relentless pursuit of growth. This is a space where backcountry hunting meets the deeper lessons of life – success born from struggle, and the art of carrying heavy loads more comfortably, both physically and metaphorically, through faith and perseverance.
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- The Hardest Lesson in Bowhunting: Matt Clark · 1 h 21 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 21Got questions? Send us a text! One bad shot nearly made Matt Clark walk away from bowhunting forever. A year later, he found himself back in the elk woods with an opportunity to…
- He Left Everything Behind to Chase His Dream | Weston Homa · 1 h 0 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 20Got questions? Send us a text! What would you do if you stopped waiting for the perfect moment and finally chased your dream? On this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast…
- How Nate Illingworth Finally Found Success Hunting Elk · 59 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 19Got questions? Send us a text! Four years of setbacks. Five elk seasons. Countless lessons learned. And one moment that made it all worth it. On this episode of the Mountain Dude…
- Late Season Hunting Gear, Archery Lessons & a Backcountry Shelter Fail | Chris Young & Dennis Stokes · 1 h 31 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 18Got questions? Send us a text! What changes in your hunting gear when September turns into November? And what happens when you hike six miles into the backcountry with the wrong…
- 7 Years of Bowhunting Led to THIS Bull | IDAHUNT · 56 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 17Got questions? Send us a text! Seven years of bowhunting. Countless hard lessons. Then one opportunity that made it all worth it. On this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we…
- The E-Scouting Guru and Secrets to Elk Hunting Success: Mark Livesay · 1 h 12 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 16Got questions? Send us a text! This episode was so good that we had to run it again. On this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we’re joined by none other than Mark Livesay…
- Eight Hours of Stalking a Mule Deer… Then Everything Fell Apart: Chris and Rodger Pt 2 · 1 h 11 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 15Got questions? Send us a text! Chris Young and Roger Holscher continue their early-season hunting recap from the desert in Part 2 of the Mountain Dude Podcast. After days of…
- Two Misses, One Buck and a Brutal Start: Part 1- Chris and Rodger · 55 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 14Got questions? Send us a text! Chris Young and Roger Holscher sit down from hunting camp to recap the highs and lows of early-season desert mule deer hunting. In Part 1, Roger…
- He Chased This 193 Inch Mule Deer for Two Months: Brayden Staples · 44 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 13Got questions? Send us a text! Brayden Staples joins the Mountain Dude Podcast to share the story behind his incredible 193 inch Utah mule deer and the months of persistence…
- Elk Calling Tactics for Every Phase of the Rut | Dirk Durham · 1 h 16 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 12Got questions? Send us a text! Dirk Durham—better known as “The Bugler” from Phelps Game Calls—joins the Mountain Dude Podcast for a complete breakdown of archery elk calling…
- Elk Every Year- Secrets to Long-Term Success in the West: Zach Bowhay · 57 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 11Got questions? Send us a text! Back by popular demand! We are re-airing this episode from Summer 2025 on how to kill elk EVERY YEAR! It's just in time for September! Zach Bowhay…
- How to Hunt Mature Mule Deer in Pressured Units | Martin Chag · 1 h 11 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 10Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with mule deer hunter Martin Chag to break down what it takes to consistently find and…
- Building of THEORY1 with Jamieson Crast & Austin Miller · 1 h 12 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 9Got questions? Send us a text! What does it take to build a premium rifle company from the ground up—and document the failures, risks, and hard-earned wins along the way? In this…
- What Should You Actually Eat in the Backcountry? Kyle Camp · 1 h 15 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 8Got questions? Send us a text! Backcountry nutrition can make or break your hunt—and expensive gear won’t compensate for poor preparation. Kyle Kamp of Valley to Peak Nutrition…
- Chad Mendes: The Preparation Behind Greatness · 1 h 2 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 7Got questions? Send us a text! UFC legend Chad Mendes joins the Mountain Dude Podcast to talk about the mindset, discipline, and preparation that carried him from a small…
- How to Balance Hunting, Fatherhood, and Family: Chris Young · 47 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 6Got questions? Send us a text! Hunting is about more than filling tags—it’s about the experiences, lessons, and traditions we pass down to the next generation. In this episode of…
- Grizzly Charges, Plane Crashes & 300 Days in the Field: Dan Whitmus · 1 h 21 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 5Got questions? Send us a text! Professional hunter, guide, and lifelong outdoorsman Dan Whitmus returns to the Mountain Dude Podcast for one of our favorite conversations yet…
- Don't Leave Dad at the Trailhead | Jake Arvold & Kaylee Stevens | First Phorm Outdoors · 47 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 4Got questions? Send us a text! What if taking better care of yourself meant more seasons in the mountains with the people you love? In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast…
- Most Men Stop Living Before They Die: Red Beard Outdoors · 42 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 3Got questions? Send us a text! What happens when a man refuses to settle for a life of comfort, routine, and simply going through the motions? In this episode of the Mountain…
- How to Actually Kill Big Mule Deer: Travis Nowotny · 1 h 7 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 2Got questions? Send us a text! What separates hunters who occasionally get lucky from hunters who consistently find and kill mature mule deer year after year? In this episode of…
