The Next Ridge
🎙️ The Next Ridge Podcast — Life Out West, North Idaho Living, Montana Stories & the Outdoor Lifestyle
The Next Ridge Podcast dives deep into the lifestyle of the American West—North Idaho, Montana, and the rugged country that shapes the people who live there. Each episode explores real stories of adventure, adversity, hunting, fishing, backcountry living, and what it means to build a life rooted in grit, freedom, and the outdoors.
From mountain towns and wild public lands to everyday conversations about mindset, discipline, and overcoming challenges, this podcast is for anyone who loves the outdoors and dreams of living closer to the mountains. Whether you’re into western lifestyle, North Idaho real estate, Montana culture, archery, hunting, or self-improvement, you’ll find something here.
Join us each week as we go beyond the trailhead—and climb to the next ridge.
The Next Ridge
The Next Ridge Podcast | Pilot Episode: Veterans, Hunting & Life in North Idaho
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This episode kicks off The Next Ridge Podcast, hosted by Austin Johnson and John Fontaine—two military veterans turned Idaho outdoorsmen who share real stories from the mountains, the backcountry, and the everyday challenges that shaped them. In this pilot, they talk about growing up in Minnesota, serving in Afghanistan, becoming cops, moving to North Idaho, and building a life rooted in hunting, fishing, adventure, and resilience.
You’ll hear why they started the podcast, what “The Next Ridge” means, and what to expect from upcoming hunting films, outdoor trips, gear reviews, and conversations with people who live bold, rugged lives across Idaho and Montana. If you love elk hunting, mule deer, backcountry adventures, military stories, or authentic outdoor conversations, you’re in the right place.
đź“Ś Topics Covered in This Episode:
The meaning behind “The Next Ridge” and how it connects hunting, mindset, and life challenges.
Austin and John’s backgrounds in the military, law enforcement, and their move to North Idaho.
What to expect from the podcast and YouTube series, including hunts, gear reviews, lifestyle topics, guest stories, and Idaho/Montana adventure content.
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