Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Fitness & Nutrition

Dr. Andy Galpin joins us on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast to talk about the intersection of Human Performance and Hunting. We cover topics that include how to prepare for hunting at altitude, how to prioritize strength vs endurance, the health benefits of backcountry hunting, the importance of VO2 Max, and much more...

This is a bonus episode, originally recorded with our friend, Kyle Kamp, for his show, the Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast. Kyle interviewed Mark and Steve about the lessons they have learned doing Death Hikes over the years. You will hear all about the mistakes we have made and the lessons we have learned.

No matter what your current level of fitness is, 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.

If your goal is to be a life-long hunter with minimal physical limitations, this episode of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is for you. Our guest, John Zombro of The Lifetime Athlete, shares some excellent advice and a high-level framework of what it takes to hunt with health for a lifetime.