A little over a year ago, we released this episode and NOW is the time to be thinking about new boots, and more importantly, how foot function (or lack thereof) impacts boot selection and the other tools you can use to get your feet mountain ready. So, we’re reposting this episode to help you navigate how to get everything with your feet and boots dialed for this upcoming season. Adam digs into how we optimize foot, ankle, and lower leg function for both day-to-day life and the backcountry, how ...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Roughly a year ago, Wardo released a series of nutrition episodes over a few weeks and, with the New Year upon us, we felt it was a great time to re-share his top recommendations from that series so you can get your nutrition dialed for whatever your goals are in 2024. From carbs to protein, tracking and fasting, in this re-edited nutrition focused episode, you’ll get some tough love on what it really takes to get your nutrition right, and some crucial tips and pointers on maintaining that plan ...
Jan 06, 2024•47 min
On this episode, Adam welcomes John Barklow back to the show to talk about the principles of staying warm, dry, and focused while enduring long sits in cold weather. Although this episode focuses heavily on whitetail hunting, the principles covered apply to any form of hunting where cold temperatures and long periods of inactivity -- be that in the stand or glassing – are the norm. For more of John’s phenomenal and unbiased thoughts on gear, training, nutrition, and backcountry safety, check out...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 39 min
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that WSF’s annual Sheep Show is just a few weeks away. It’s an event every serious mountain hunter MUST attend at some point in their life. On this episode, we’re bringing you something a little different. Instead of a traditional interview format, you’re going to hear directly from the team at WSF as they cover what they’re excited about for the 2024 Sheep Show event. No surprise, they’re leveling up the event once again! This episode originally aire...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Kevin joins the podcast for the second time this season to talk about managing injuries, recovering from surgery, adjusting one’s goals, navigating setbacks, and the wisdom that comes from having to throw your plans out the window @kevinltoye --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: THIS IS THE TIME TO PICK UP THAT PACK YOU’VE BEEN EYEING UP. MYSTERY RANCH IS CURRENTLY OFFERING 30% OFF HUNT & OUTDOOR PACKS. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you’re ...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Adam sits down with his good friend and longstanding member of the JMH/BTK team Nolan Osborne to talk about guide life, gear, media/marketing, and the new gig that has NMO moving on to a new role in the industry. @nmo --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you’re already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member . Keep your eyes and ears open for an incredible of...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On this episode, Adam visits with Ryan Holm to hear all about Ryan’s newfound passion for overland hunting and using a vehicle-based platform to make the best use of his time in the field, be that hunting, climbing, or ice-climbing. Ryan has a very intentional approach to everything he does and the way he approached outfitting his truck is no exception. If you’ve been eyeing up making some changes to your rig, or wondering where to even start, this is an episode worth listening to. @ryan_holm Ov...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On this episode, Adam visits with “Big Joe” Eppele to hear about the busy, challenging, yet very successful season Joe’s had so far this year. As of the date this podcast was recorded, Joe had cut a Mountain Caribou tag, a Stone’s sheep tag, an elk tag, and knocked down three wolves, all before the end of October. Ya, that kind of season. It’s easy to look at someone that’s had this level of success and think, well they just got lucky, but Joe unpacks just how much time, effort, mental toughness...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 30 min
After the amazing feedback we received on Jordan’s elk focused podcast (Episode 500), we knew we had to bring him back on to talk mule deer hunting. On this show, Jordan shares his tips, insights, and strategies for finding big muley bucks and unlocking country that holds the kind of bucks every Western hunter dreams of one day taking. @bcbackcountry --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hu...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 44 min
For most of you, the 2023 hunting season is well underway. Plenty of long days with a heavy pack on your back, countless miles covered, and hopefully, yet more hunts to come. This is the point in the season where it’s all too easy to just put your head down and push through, regardless of how your body’s feeling. But, if you want to really maximize those final days and weeks of the hunting season, there are some simple things you can do to stay physically ready and capable of handling yet more d...
Oct 20, 2023•32 min
In a long overdue catch-up with Kyle Stelter, CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC , we cover the seemingly perennial issue of illegal (underage) Stone sheep rams being killed, ideas for solving this problem, and the latest news from both the Wild Sheep Foundation and the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Send Kyle your ideas and feedback: [email protected] @wildsheepsocietybc --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to f...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 28 min
We’re getting caught after being out hunting last week and sit down with regular guest Tanner Dannish of Frontiersmen Gear to discuss planning, goal setting, on how a hunter’s mindset evolves both in-season between hunts and from one season to the next. @frontiersmengear --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 20 min
It’s that time of year when the cooler temps of fall have begun to show up, especially in the early mornings and evenings. It’s prime time for having an active insulation piece in your pack. In this repost of an episode from last year, John Barklow goes deep on one of the most important pieces in your apparel system, the active insulation layer. If there’s an aspect to your system that’s more innovative, versatile, adaptive, and high performing we have yet to find it. @sitkagear @jbarklow ------...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Elk season is here and, on this episode, we dig into some early-season hunt updates, past elk stories and lessons learned from one of the nuttier elk nuts in the crew. This guest spends more time in the elk woods in one year than most people do over many seasons of elk hunting and we get some great stories from Karaoke Chris on this show. @hartingrrrc --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Save BIG on the ZOLEO satellite messaging device until Sept. 17th. Applies to both Canada and the ...
Sep 09, 2023•55 min
With fall around the corner and the bulk of hunting seasons opening up we wanted to bring this show back to the top of our episode list. The skills of observation and tracking are two of the most important skills within the hunting community and the information shared by the guests in this episode is invaluable. We hear it all the time when it comes to sheep, goats, or any alpine dwelling species: let your eyes do the walking. Is this just a matter of patience or, is it a skill that can be acqui...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 47 min
Push yourself hard enough or for long enough and shit happens. Pain, injuries and compensations come with the territory. It’s all solvable and manageable, but if you’re wondering how to deal with these types of problems in the thick of hunting season, Wardo has some simple recommendations that won’t break the bank or involve taking unwanted rest. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo’s new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show....
Aug 30, 2023•15 min
In our final episode of Mountain Made with CANIS Marcel tackles questions from the audience about apparel, design compromises, fabric technologies, material selection, the CANIS line and numerous trends impacting the hunting space. Marcel’s vast experience within the outdoor apparel market prior to founding CANIS gives him a unique ability to provide perspective and answers that are hard to come by, and in this episode, we get an insider’s look at a host of topics. Marcel Geser is the co-founder...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Whether it's the sheep mountains in August or the elk woods in early/mid September, it can be damned hot and it’s not hard to sweat your way to cramped muscles and a miserable time when you’re carrying a pack and hiking through the backcountry. This ain’t good for your hunting chances. Wardo goes over how to figure out your hourly sweat rate and how to hydrate appropriately. Hint, plain old water isn’t always the best answer. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check ou...
Aug 23, 2023•11 min
On this week’s episode, Adam interviews someone he’s wanted to have on the show for years, Jordan K. from the BC Backcountry crew. Jordan, Ryan, and their group are some of the most consistently successful and committed elk hunters we’re aware of in BC. These guys get it done year after year. On this show, Jordan opens up their playbook for finding, calling, and killing elk. As the show name asks, have you been investing or gambling with your elk hunts? Listen up to find out. @bcbackcountry ----...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 27 min
So you made it through your first big backpack trip of the year...now what? Wardo goes through the key areas of the body that tend to get hammered the hardest during a multi-day backpack hunt and a quick and dirty rundown of how to get the body back on track so you don’t end up with an injury that sets you back this fall. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo’s new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show....
Aug 16, 2023•11 min
Welcome to Episode 5 of our six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS . In this episode, we get Marcel’s thoughts on where the technical apparel and gear industry is headed, what’s on the horizon, what trends are here to stay, where does he see opportunities for improvements, and much more. Marcel Geser is the co-founder of CANIS, and a Swiss design guru with a vast amount of experience in the mountain and technical apparel space. He has won over 25 coveted ISPO awards. These award...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 26 min
On this week’s episode, Adam chats with Kevin and Pete from the Focus Hunting podcast to get their perspectives on chasing elk. These guys are two very committed elk hunters, and share a ton of insights, lessons, and tips for anyone hunting elk in lower density areas and tough country. Although the focus, pun intended, is on BC, there’s plenty in this episode for anyone looking to cut an elk tag this season. @kevinltoye @kootenayoutdooradventures --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: N...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 28 min
If you have been training for most of the year, the final weeks leading into the season can get a little monotonous. Wardo shares how he injects a little fun into his workouts, especially when his schedule is full and he has other priorities and responsibilities to manage before taking time off for hunting trips. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo’s new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the str...
Aug 09, 2023•15 min
On this week’s episode, Adam visits with Crispi USA’s North American sales and marketing manager, Matt Ericksen, to discuss the many new models introduced to the Crispi line-up this year. There are very few boot brands in the hunting space that innovate at the pace and with the level of creativity that we see from CRISPI. Their line continues to expand and evolve and, if you’re in the market for new boots this year, you’re going to want to check out this episode. @crispihunting -----------------...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Wardo continues his myth busting by covering a very commonly diagnosed problem for people with chronic low-back pain: anterior pelvic tilt. Although it’s true that anterior pelvic tilt can be a total pain in the ass, it likely isn’t the root cause of your pain. If you have been told that this is the cause of your back pain you have been lied to. Similar to the last episode, control of the muscles that support and change the position of your back is the most important factor. Listen up to get som...
Aug 02, 2023•13 min
Welcome to Episode 4 of our six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS . In this episode, Marcel provides his thoughts and insights on how to select and create the highest performing sleep system for wherever and whenever you hunt. The reality is, we can get a lot of things wrong with our gear, but our sleep system isn’t one of them. The longer you’re out there, the more important sleep, rest, and recovery become. You can be fit and/or tough AF but, at some point poor sleep will cat...
Jul 31, 2023•57 min
With the BC sheep season opening just a few days after this goes live, we’ve got another repost for you this week, this time with NMO tackling sheep hunting questions from the audience. Nolan covers gear, optics, glassing tips, mindset, and a whole host of other subjects in this Q&A from last year. If you missed it when we first released it, you’ll want to check this episode out if you’re heading into the sheep mountains this season. If you listened to it, there are some good tips worth hear...
Jul 28, 2023•56 min
Wardo loves busting a good myth and providing the most accurate info and the latest research on why the myth needs busting. If someone has ever said your hips aren’t level and that’s the cause of your back pain they are full of shit. Well, in reality, they are partially full of shit. Control over the muscles that control your hips is the most important factor. Have a listen to get some helpful tips for your hips. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo’s new...
Jul 26, 2023•15 min
With sheep season around the corner, we wanted to repost this episode with John Barklow from early 2022, as it’s full of great information, advice, and hard lessons learned. If you have a backcountry hunt planned this August or September, or even later into the fall, the insights John brings to bear in this episode are invaluable. Even if you listened to this when we first released it, it’s worth another listen to make sure you’re keeping your edge. With over thirty years of hunting, climbing, a...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Wardo tackles a very useful and important topic in this episode...tapering your training going into hunting season. You can’t make up for not prioritizing fitness all year by going hard the week before your hunt but you sure can ruin your trip if you’re not thinking about tapering properly. Listen up for Wardo’s thoughts on this key topic. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo’s new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter trainin...
Jul 19, 2023•13 min
