Welcome to Episode 3 of our six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS . In this episode, Marcel takes us inside the world of insulation focusing specifically on down, treated down, and synthetic insulation. If you want to understand how to choose the best insulating garments for where and when you hunt, and how to save money in the process, you’ll want to listen to this episode. Marcel Geser is the co-founder of CANIS, and a Swiss design guru with a vast amount of experience in the...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min
On this episode, the one and only Mr. G is back to visit with Adam and share stories from his recent worldwide adventures, discuss current anti-hunting initiatives, and of course, cover the latest product updates and innovations at Spartan Precision Equipment. @spartanprecision --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Try the BTK Mountain Hunter training pro...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 59 min
In the last episode of his breathing and breathwork series, Wardo touches on the topic many of you will probably care about most...how proper breathing and bracing impacts your strength training. If you lift, you’ll want to listen to this. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo’s new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains th...
Jul 12, 2023•18 min
On this episode, Nolan sits down with a fellow BC guide, Wyatt Fellows to hear the story about his recent Russian Brown Bear hunt, and catch up before the season. --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Try the BTK Mountain Hunter training program, no risk, with a 14-day FREE ...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Wardo has been hinting about covering breath work and breathing mechanics and in this episode, he starts going down that rabbit hole. If you’re wondering how breath work can impact your overall health and performance, this episode provides tons of tips and insights on how to get started. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo’s new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, a...
Jul 06, 2023•19 min
Welcome to Episode 2 of our six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS . In this episode, we pick up where we left off in the first episode, continuing to uncover the fundamental truths, functionality and technical aspects of fabrics and design as it relates to rain gear. 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 awards are only given to ...
Jul 03, 2023•55 min
On this episode, Nolan sits down with Nicholas Thielmann, owner and founder of Fargone Media. Nic is a BC-based filmmaker, adventure enthusiast, and hunter with a creative eye for storytelling. New to mountain hunting, he has released a number of films in the last several years, with the latest “Land of Legend” – a fantastic piece on stone sheep hunting. @nicholasthielmann @fargone www.fargonefilms.com --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors ...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Wardo has been hinting about covering breath work and breathing mechanics and in this episode, he starts going down that rabbit hole. If you’re wondering how breath work can impact your overall health and performance, this episode provides tons of tips and insights on how to get started. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo’s new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mou...
Jun 28, 2023•23 min
On this episode, Adam visits with Keith Balfourd of WSF to discuss the latest news and challenges the WSF family is focused on. From fundraising to critical projects, upcoming events, and where sheep hunt prices are headed in the future, Keith and Adam cover a host of topics impacting wild sheep and sheep hunters. Don’t forget that you have until June 30th to join or renew your membership and be automatically entered into the draw for a dream hunt with your choice of outfitter in the NWT to chas...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Wardo covers what to focus on in the final weeks leading up to your sheep hunt. After months of clanging the iron around it’s time to see how much that has benefitted you with some weighted rucks and harder aerobic efforts. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo’s new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability,...
Jun 21, 2023•17 min
Welcome to a new, six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS . In this educational series, we’ll uncover the fundamental truths, functionality and technical aspects of fabrics and design by going in-depth with Marcel Geser, co-founder of CANIS. Marcel is a Swiss design guru with a vast amount of experience in the mountain and technical apparel space, and has won over 25 coveted ISPO awards. These awards are only given to the most innovative garments developed in the sports and outdo...
Jun 19, 2023•39 min
On this episode, Adam hosts Chuck Peeling, co-founder of the new Spike Camp platform, and an avid BC hunter and conservationist. It used to be that most hunters grew up in a hunting family, where mentorship from your parents or relatives was the primary path to becoming a successful hunter. Nowadays, this is far less common than it once was. Many hunters find their passion for hunting later in life, and struggle to find mentors that will help them learn, grow, and succeed in their hunting pursui...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Wardo is back with another episode dedicated to helping you manage pain/soreness and keep training. Foam rolling isn’t the end all be all but it can be a great tool to keep you moving with less pain and soreness. In this episode, Wardo covers the key spots we should all focus on and some tips for how to do this right and not waste more time than you need to. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join...
Jun 14, 2023•17 min
On this episode, Adam visits with an old friend and past guest, John Warren aka Warchild. John is a former sniper, and Product Development Manager at Aero Precision, where he has been one of the key team members behind Aero’s move into the bolt gun market. A move that, for us consumers, is very noteworthy. Adam and John discuss Aero Precision’s history and the competitive advantages they bring to the table that allow them to produce incredibly accurate rifle systems at a fair price for the end u...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 48 min
If you start hiking and get a brutal low-back pump or burn, it can derail your training and left unchecked, maybe even ruin your hunt, especially if you’re out there for days on end. Wardo shares some simple exercises you can do at the trailhead or while in the field, that can not only fix this but prevent it from happening at all. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter tr...
Jun 07, 2023•14 min
On this episode, Adam visits with regular guest Tanner Dannish, aka Big T, to talk about some exciting developments for Frontiersmen Gear and their customers, as well as his plans to take the company to the next level now that his new production shop is finally complete. Adam and T also discuss the current state of marketing, sponsorship/influencers, consumer trends, customer service, and the hot-topic of where your gear and products are manufactured. www.frontiersmengear.ca @frontiersmengear --...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Ah, the age old question of whether you have a mobility or stability problem. In simple terms, this questions means, should you stretch or strengthen? Well the answer is usually both, but Wardo goes over some tests and breakouts to give you a better idea of whether you should stretch that pain away or feed it some iron and tell it to shut up. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mountai...
May 31, 2023•15 min
On this episode, Adam and his good friend Sean Allt, an experienced personal trainer and coach, tackle questions about training for backcountry hunts. If you’re interested in how to train properly and effectively for mountain and/or multi-day backpack based hunts, there are some key topics covered in this episode... Does it make sense to start now if you haven’t been training? What’s the right balance between strength and endurance as we enter into the late-spring and summer? What happens if you...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Ah, the age old question of whether you have a mobility or stability problem. In simple terms, this questions means, should you stretch or strengthen? Well the answer is usually both, but Wardo goes over two tests for your shoulders and some breakouts to give you a better idea of whether you should stretch that pain away or feed it some iron and tell it to shut up. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkou...
May 24, 2023•19 min
On this episode, Nolan visits with Jared Christon, a good friend and mentor, hunting guide, and owner of Canadian Black Bear Taxidermy. www.canadianblackbeartaxidermy.com @canadianblackbeartaxidermy --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program so you can build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance to handle multi-day expeditionary hunts. Train smart. Be Ready. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI l...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 26 min
It seems like Spring is no longer a season for us in here BC so we are right into training in the heat. There are a lot of factors to keep in mind when training in hotter temperatures such as recovery, sodium intake post-training, and reducing your training intensity or time to keep within the early season limits of your body. Wardo tackles all this and more in the latest episode of HYP. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by us...
May 17, 2023•18 min
***NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN – EXPLICIT LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT*** On this episode, Adam gets the full trip report from Nolan and Wardo after their recent adventure chasing big black bears around the inlets and estuaries of Northern Vancouver Island. If there’s anything to take away from this hunt, it’s never get in a boat with these landlubbers. @nmo @hardyardsperformance --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout...
May 12, 2023•2 hr 5 min
As the weather improves and people are hitting the trails rucking, running, etc. we're seeing a lot of knee pain questions coming into the DMs. For most people, once that knee pain kicks-in, the easiest solution is to avoid the painful movement. This might work for a single training session, but it definitely won’t stop the pain from coming back or fix the root issue. Wardo goes over a few simple drills you can do on a daily basis to get the most out of your knees, train pain free, and get stron...
May 10, 2023•18 min
On this episode, Nolan visits with Rydell Reinbold, owner and founder of Aziak Equipment. An Alaskan native that grew up hunting moose, Rydell started Aziak out of the desire to solve his own need for lightweight backcountry glassing solutions, and the ball hasn’t stopped rolling. Nolan has used the Aziak Bino Clamp for the last year guiding and hunting, which lead him to bring Rydell onto the podcast. www.aziakequipment.com @aziakequipment --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Wanna b...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 19 min
On this episode, Wardo goes through a whole host of tips on how to get the best sleep possible so that all that hard work you put into your training actually turns into the results you’re looking for. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season....
May 03, 2023•18 min
On this episode, Nolan visits with Kevin Toye of the Focus Hunting Podcast , an avid bowhunter, and outdoorsman. Kevin is a busy entrepreneur and father with a lifetime of hunting experience in British Columbia. In the last few years has narrowed his focus to bow hunting big alpine mule deer and rocky mountain elk, and they discuss what drives Kevin and his passion for bowhunting. @focushuntingpodcast @kevinltoye --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Wanna be ready for any hunt this se...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 17 min
On this episode, Wardo breaks down some simple tips to improve your mechanics that will not only help you avoid injuries but allow you to draw a heavier weight with your bow. Wardo also throws in a few exercises you need to be doing to improve your draw strength and endurance for those long practice sessions. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program so you can build the strength, durabilit...
Apr 26, 2023•19 min
****EXPLICIT LANGUAGE – NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN*** It’s that time of year when we should thinking good and hard about the gear we need to upgrade or replace. With this in mind, we’re reposting one of the Precision Insights episodes from last spring that focused exclusively on tripods. This is one area where, if you do your research, you can actually find some solid options that won’t break the bank. You don’t need to spend a ton to create a stable glassing system, but you do need something tha...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Wardo touches on how your upper back and neck can be the cause for inconsistencies when shooting your bow. This episode will help you understand how/why and, give you a couple of quick fixes so you can see if it improves your consistency. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program so you can build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance, to handle multi-day expeditionary hunts. Train s...
Apr 19, 2023•16 min
On this episode, Nolan visits with Harrison Bryk – Chef and avid hunter and angler who currently resides in the northern Gulf Islands of British Columbia. Harrison is one of those folks that, whether hunting or fishing, really does bloom where they are planted. From Bass and Muskie in Ontario to urban Carp and mountain goats in British Columbia, Harrison makes the most of his opportunities and his meals. Nolan picks his brain on what drives his hunting and fishing as well as some interesting dis...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 12 min