Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive

Mark is joined by Scott Johnston, author of Training for the Uphill Athlete, owner of Evoke Endurance, and an outdoorsman and athlete with decades of experience. They discuss the physical demands of mountain hunting, what hunters can learn from other athletes, and the best way to train for demanding hunts.

Steve & Mark discuss how to effectively use time in the final weeks leading up to a big hunt. They share what they are personally doing, as they find themselves 5 weeks out from their Alaskan Caribou Hunt, and they also provide general guidance for making the best use of the limited time available before any big hunt.

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. The answer to why Exo will not be starting a boot company, if they plan to try barefoot-style boots, their thoughts on Schnee boots, how to select the best length for a rifle barrel, how much ammo to pack on a backcountry hunt, and much more...

Thor Tingey of Alpack Raft joins us on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast to discuss how to select a pack raft for hunting, what to know about using a packraft, the additional gear needed with a raft, how to stay safe on the water, and much more.