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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.
Episodes
7 episodes
Fighting for the Innocent: The Night Ruck, Sex Trafficking, and Taking Action in North Idaho
Every 40 seconds, a child goes missing in America. 756,000 kids disappear every year — and most people have no idea. In this episode, we sit down with Erin, founder of 756 Dark: The Night Ruck, a powerful community event in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho...
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From Hormones to Healing: The Truth About PTSD, Wellness & Taking Your Life Back
Are your hormones silently wrecking your health? Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or just someone who feels "off" and can't figure out why — this episode is for you.We sat down with Dustin and Sarah, founders of Revival Wellness C...
The PEACE Act: How Oregon's Ballot Initiative Could End Hunting, Ranching & Wildlife Management as We Know It
Is hunting about to become a criminal act in Oregon? In this eye-opening episode of the The Next Ridge, we sit down with Ryan — a 33-year veteran Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Officer — to break down Initiative Petition 28, also known...
From Warzones to Wilderness: Building a Life That Actually Matters
What happens when a former Army airborne veteran and overseas contractor trades warzones for wilderness, adrenaline for presence, and chaos for purpose?In this powerful conversation, Stu shares his journey from military service and cont...
How Bird Dogs Really Work | Upland Hunting, Field Secrets, and Training
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What It’s Really Like to Fly Into Idaho’s Backcountry for a Hunt
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The Next Ridge Podcast | Pilot Episode: Veterans, Hunting & Life in North Idaho
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