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.
The Mountain Dude Podcast
Latest Episodes
How to Build a Life Around Freedom and TIME | Cody Rich Of Bridger Watch Co.
On this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast presented by Initial Ascent, we sit down with Cody Rich, founder of Bridger Watch Company, to talk entrepreneurship, elk hunting, building a company from the ground up, and the journey behind creatin...
How to Actually Find Big Mule Deer: Brady Miller
Brady Miller from GOHUNT breaks down what it really takes to become a consistently successful western hunter—and it’s not what most people think.In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with GOHUNT’s Brady Miller to tal...
24 Years of Work for One Phone Call: SEC Official Jeff Mikus
What does it take to spend 24 years chasing one opportunity and be ready when it finally comes?In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Mikus—a backcountry hunter and SEC college football official—to break dow...
Why Your Backcountry Cook System SUCKS (And How to Fix It): Chris Neville of Roughridge Stove Co.
Backcountry hunters know the struggle… piecing together a cook system that actually works when it matters most.In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Chris Neville, co-founder of Roughridge Stove Co., to break do...
Turkey Hunting Tips That Actually Work | Calls, Setups & Strategy w/ Dirk Durham (Phelps Game Calls)
Spring turkey season is here, and if you’ve ever struggled to call in a gobbler, you’re not alone.In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Dirk Durham of Phelps Game Calls to break down real-world turkey hunting ta...
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