The Mountain Dude Podcast
By Initial Ascent
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Episodes: 51
Description
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.
| Episode | Date |
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How Faith, Fatherhood & Discipline Saved a Firefighter | Jared Thomas
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May 19, 2026 |
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How to Build a Life Around Freedom and TIME | Cody Rich Of Bridger Watch Co.
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May 12, 2026 |
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How to Actually Find Big Mule Deer: Brady Miller
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May 05, 2026 |
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24 Years of Work for One Phone Call: SEC Official Jeff Mikus
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Why Your Backcountry Cook System SUCKS (And How to Fix It): Chris Neville of Roughridge Stove Co.
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Turkey Hunting Tips That Actually Work | Calls, Setups & Strategy w/ Dirk Durham (Phelps Game Calls)
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Spring Bear Tactics: Chris Young and Joe Elliston
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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How to Consistently Kill Spring Bears (Real Tactics That Work) with SteepKuntry Outdoors
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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“You Don’t Lose—You Learn” | The Mindset That Changed Everything for Dark Energy
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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The Real Story Behind Building a Hunting Channel | Samong Yang
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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From Combat Control to Building On Glass | Zach Adams
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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He Missed an Elk at 27 Yards… Then Everything Changed w/ Guy Duplantier
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Shrink the Mountain | Brian Barney at Western Hunt Expo
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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How to Become a Better Shooter for Hunting Season w/ Rodger Holscher
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Biggest Gear Launch Ever | New Packs, Duffels & Accessories Revealed
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Building Discipline That Lasts with Chris Young
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Why Most Elk Hunters Aren’t Prepared | Dan Staton (Part 2)
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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The Hard Years That Built ElkShape | Dan Staton’s Story (Part 1)
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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A Conversation on Priorities: When Hunting Season Meets Real Life
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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One Misstep Ends the Goat Hunt | Brian Call
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Inside the Innovation of Backcountry Gear | PEAX EQUIPMENT
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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How "Gritty" Became Gritty | Brian Call
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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The Untold Story of PEAX: Faith, Loss, and Building a Hunting Brand from Nothing
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Backcountry Fueling That Actually Works (Part 2 with Kyle Kamp of Valley 2 Peak Nutrition)
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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You Can’t Out-Hunt a Bad Diet | Kyle Kamp of V2P Nutrition
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Faith, Failure, and the First Bow Kill | Tim Tucker on Overcoming Target Panic
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Behind the Man: The Life, Faith, and Grit of Joe Elliston
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Building Argali Outdoors: Brad Brooks on Hunting & Gear Innovation
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Dirt Roads, Discipline, and the Drive to Be Better: Dennis Stokes
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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When the Shot Doesn’t Hit… What Hunting Teaches You - Chris Young
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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When God Sends You an Elk Tag | Chris Young x Revol Entertainment
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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From Elk Hunts to Angry Dick Leather | The Bettencourt Family Behind Steep Kuntry Outdoors
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Thriving in the Mountains Past 60. | Jim Naccarato’s Story
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Behind the Lens with Clint Easley (Filmmaking, Storytelling & Real Backcountry Grit)
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Become a Better Shooter: Rodger Holscher
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Elk at 12 Yards, Bears in the Dark & No Spoon for 3 Days with Rodger Holscher
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Why Most Hunters Quit Early (And How to Push Through): Chris Young
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Training, Faith & 40+ Packouts a Year: "Hollywood" Dave Beronio
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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The E-scouting Guru and the Secrets to Elk Hunting Success: Mark Livesay
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Elk Calling Tactics, Hunting Lessons, and Real-life Challenges: Cody McCarthy
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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The Legend of The Bugler: Dirk Durham
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Elk Every Year: Zach Bowhay’s Secrets to Long-Term Success in the West
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Burning Beds, Backcountry Demons & Bowhunting Elk with Nate Illingsworth
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Gear Talk Pt 2: Clothing Systems & the Merino vs Synthetic Debate
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Gear Talk Pt 1: Basecamp vs Backpack Hunting | Backcountry Nutrition, Gear Tips
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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The Hollywood Cameraman: Clint Easley
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Dan Whitmus Stabbed Himself in Alaska and SURVIVED!
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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They've Killed Over 20 wolves! Justin and Kate Small
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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GIANT IDAHO BEARS with Chris Young
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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200" BUCKS AND LIGHTNING STRIKES
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Laying the Foundation: Welcome to the Mountain Dude Podcast
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Jun 09, 2025 |