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 • 24 episodes
The Mountain Dude Podcast
Latest Episodes
Building Argali Outdoors: Brad Brooks on Hunting & Gear Innovation
In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Brad Brooks, CEO and Founder of Argali Outdoors, to talk about building one of the most trusted backcountry hunting brands in the West. Brad shares the story behind Argali’s mission...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:10:49
Dirt Roads, Discipline, and the Drive to Be Better: Dennis Stokes
This episode pulls back the curtain on Dennis Stokes, co-founder of Initial Ascent, in a way you’ve never heard before. It’s not about how the company started (you can find that story elsewhere). This is about Dennis, himself, his upbringing, b...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:24:44
When the Shot Doesn’t Hit… What Hunting Teaches You - Chris Young
In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Chris Young sits down to recap his 2025 early season — chasing antelope across Idaho’s high desert, learning through missed shots, and staying grounded through it all.From spot-and-stalk bow...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:11:43
When God Sends You an Elk Tag | Chris Young x Revol Entertainment
In this powerful episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Chris Young to hear the full story behind his new elk hunting film Late Season Legacy, filmed by Clint Easley of Revol Entertainment and premiering on the Vortex Nation You...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:05:10
From Elk Hunts to Angry Dick Leather | The Bettencourt Family Behind Steep Kuntry Outdoors
In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Richard Bettencourt and his dad Dick Bettencourt of Steep Kuntry Outdoors — a father-and-son elk hunting duo who represent what hunting is really about: grit, family, and perseveran...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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