The Mountain Dude Podcast
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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 43 episodes
The Mountain Dude Podcast
Latest Episodes
“You Don’t Lose—You Learn” | The Mindset That Changed Everything for Dark Energy
In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Garrett Aida, founder of Dark Energy, to dive deep into the mindset, struggle, and relentless pursuit behind building one of the toughest power systems in the outdoor industry.<...
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Episode 43
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58:02
The Real Story Behind Building a Hunting Channel | Samong Yang
On this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Samong Yang of Samong Outdoors to talk about his journey from a kid filming backyard chickens on an iPod Touch to becoming one of the most respected public land hunting creators on ...
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Episode 42
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45:16
From Combat Control to Building On Glass | Zach Adams
In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Zach Adams, owner and founder of On Glass Adapter, to talk about the journey from elite military service to launching an innovative hunting brand.Zach shares his path from g...
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Episode 41
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58:50
He Missed an Elk at 27 Yards… Then Everything Changed w/ Guy Duplantier
In this powerful episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Guy Duplantier, the voice behind Western Contours Podcast, for one of the most raw and transparent conversations we’ve had around the Mountain Dude table.From growi...
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Episode 40
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57:14
Shrink the Mountain | Brian Barney at Western Hunt Expo
Recorded live at the Western Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City, this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast features a powerful, in-person conversation with Brian Barney about what it truly takes to build consistency in the mountains — and in life....
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Episode 39
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