The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

In this fourth installment of the Backcountry Blueprint series, we dive into data from over 1,500 hunters to identify the true gear failures that end hunts early. We aren't just talking about gear that hunters "didn't like," but the specific equipment issues that negatively changed the outcome of a hunt. Steve and Mark break down the five most common failure points reported by hunters and share how you can prevent these issues before you ever hit the trailhead.

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Kyle Kamp — Registered Dietitian, mountain athlete, owner of Valley-to-Peak Nutrition, and friend of Exo — returns to the podcast to discuss nutrition strategies for your pre-season goals. Whether you are looking to shed some weight, put on some size, or improve your performance for your training and hunting goals, Kyle discusses straightforward, science-based nutrition strategies to help you meet your goal. We dive into...

Realistic Fat Loss: Why losing 1–2 pounds per week is the "sweet spot" for maintaining muscle mass and training performance.

The Power of the Audit: Using tracking not as a restriction, but as a data-driven tool to understand what you are actually putting in your body.

Fueling for Intensity: Understanding why "Team Versatility"—a mix of carbohydrates and fats—outperforms rigid dietary philosophies when the mountain gets steep.

Protein Realities: How to calculate your protein needs based on your desired weight rather than your current weight.

The Supplement Myth: Kyle shares why he personally takes zero daily supplements and how he prioritizes whole foods instead.

Backcountry Preparation: How to adjust your intake as you transition from the training phase to the actual hunt to avoid going into the mountains depleted.

Whether you are looking to drop weight before a September elk hunt or want to ensure you have the energy to stay strong on day seven of a backcountry trip, this episode is packed with free, actionable advice.

More resources from V2P Nutrition:

Website: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/

Podcast: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/podcast

Articles: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/blog

Backcountry Meat Care: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/backcountry-meat-care

Do-It-Yourself Dehydrating Guide: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/dehydration-guide

Backcountry Meal Planner: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/product-page/backcountry-pack-planner

Backcountry Nutrition Course: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/program-list

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In this "on-the-road" episode, Steve, Mark, and Justin recap a successful backpack spring bear hunt. The crew discusses the hunt strategy and story, the tactics that helped them find success, how the 22 Creedmoor performed, and other hunt takeaways.

For photos, gear notes, and other resources from this hunt, visit: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/spring-bear-tactics-and-gear

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In this episode of the Backcountry Blueprint series, we break down real data from 1,500 hunters to uncover the essential skills and knowledge required to make living in the wild feel like second nature. This episode moves beyond the "how-to" of hunting and focuses on the "how-to" of surviving and thriving in the backcountry.

The goal is simple: master your environment so you can spend less energy on survival and more on the hunt itself.

"Have less, do less, hunt more." By eliminating extras and refining your habits, you free up the mental and physical energy you need to become a more capable hunter.

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In this episode, we talk about hunting Mountain Goats on Kodiak Island, Alaska. Our guest, Joey Klutsch, is an Alaska Master Guide and Owner of Katmai/Aniakchak Guide Service.

He will be taking the winner of The Experience Challenge on a Kodiak Mountain Goat Hunt. We discuss the logistics of the hunt, what makes this hunt unique, how to identify and judge mountain goats, what gear is and isn't required, and much more. 

LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE...

The Experience Challenge: https://exomtngear.com/challenge

Joey's Website: https://katmaiguideservice.com/

Joey's Instagram: https://instagram.com/aniakchakguideservice

Alaska Mountain Goat Identification Guide: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/hunting/goathunting/pdfs/goat_identification_guide_for_web_2014.pdf

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