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 • 57 episodes

The Mountain Dude Podcast

Latest Episodes

Most Men Stop Living Before They Die: Red Beard Outdoors

What happens when a man refuses to settle for a life of comfort, routine, and simply going through the motions?In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Chris Young sits down with Jonathan McCormick of Red Beard Outdoors to discuss ...

June 30, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 3 • 42:08

How to Actually Kill Big Mule Deer: Travis Nowotny

What separates hunters who occasionally get lucky from hunters who consistently find and kill mature mule deer year after year?In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Chris Young and Dennis sit down with Idaho bowhunter Travis Now...

June 23, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 2 • 1:07:56

The Man Behind Hunting's Best Stories: Luke Dusenbury

If you've watched hunting films featuring Brady Miller, Brian Call, Nate Simmons, John Gabrio, or projects produced alongside some of the biggest names in western hunting, there's a good chance you've already seen Luke Dusenbury's work....

June 16, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 1 • 1:03:56

Why They Started Filming Their Hunts and Never Stopped: Mtn2Mtn Media

On this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with the crew behind Mtn2Mtn Media to talk about the passion, purpose, and chaos behind documenting life in the backcountry. From filming hunts with family and friends to building a grow...

June 09, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 54 • 43:48

The Battle Every Hunting Father Understands | Kevin Guillen

What happens when fatherhood, business, fitness, and western hunting all collide?In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Chris Young sits down with Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete to talk about the deeper side of hunting, ba...

June 02, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 53 • 45:56