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
Training, Faith & 40+ Packouts a Year: "Hollywood" Dave Beronio
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In this episode, we sit down with “Hollywood” Dave Beronio, elite athlete, guide, packout machine, and wedding officiant with over 1,500 ceremonies under his belt. From the ski slopes of Lake Tahoe to hauling 50 animals a year off Utah’s peaks, Dave’s story is one of relentless drive and intentional living. He opens up about the training and nutrition that keep him going year-round, the spiritual mindset that guides his every step, and the iconic "Beronio Packout" method that’s changing the way hunters carry heavy loads in the backcountry.
What to expect:
Dave’s journey from the U.S. Ski Team to guiding full-time in the West
The story behind his leap into televised hunting with Outback Outdoors
How he packs out elk, moose, and more, with all quarters, in one trip
Daily fitness, diet, and mindset routines that fuel 40+ packouts a year
Why being in service, not being the hero, is his ultimate pursuit
His deep reflections on grit, failure, and leaving it all on the mountain
How Initial Ascent packs changed the game, and his back
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