The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

by Exo Mtn Gear

Episodes 643
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (2,929)
Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
51%
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feed.podbean.com

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About This Podcast

Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. No advertisers or sponsors, no fluff, no BS. We discuss tactics, strategies, gear, hunt stories, and more — featuring a wide variety of guests, from industry experts to everyday listeners of the show. Your hosts, Steve & Mark, have decades of experience hunting the mountains for elk, deer, bear, antelope, sheep, mountain goats, moose, caribou, and more. While this podcast is 100% independent and free from advertising or sponsorship, it is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear, which we own and operate. Exo’s mission is to build the best backcountry hunting pack systems available, provide the best service possible, and do it all right here in the USA. Learn more at: https://exomtngear.com/ Contact us at any time with your questions or feedback by emailing us: [email protected]. Or visit the searchable archive of all podcast episodes we have published over the past decade at: https://exomtngear.com/podcast. Thanks for listening! —Steve & Mark

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Recent Episodes

584 | Olympic Biathlete Paul Schommer on Shooting, Stress, Mindset, & More...

Jun 10, 2026 1h 5m

What can a two-time Olympic biathlete teach you about becoming a better backcountry hunter? A lot more than you think. In this episode, we sit down with elite Team USA biathlete and lifelong hunter…

The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 6) — Essential Skills of a Mountain Hunter

Jun 07, 2026 1h 25m

What does it take to find consistent success in the backcountry? In episode six of our Backcountry Blueprint series, we dive deep into survey data collected from over 1,500 backcountry hunters to…

583 | "Beyond the Label" with Wilderness Athlete

Jun 03, 2026 1h 8m

In this episode, we are joined by Chris and Kevin from Wilderness Athlete. Family-owned and operated for over 15 years, WA operates differently from many modern supplement companies, which are fueled…

The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 5) — The Physical Foundation for Backcountry Hunting

May 31, 2026 36m

In part five of The Backcountry Blueprint series, host Mark from Exo Mtn Gear dives into the essential physical foundation required for backcountry hunting. Drawing from a comprehensive survey of…

582 | Form Returns — Tripod Shooting, Hunting Accuracy, The Best Creedmoor, Ultralight Rifles, & More

May 27, 2026 2h 8m

"Form" returns to the podcast to answer your questions on a variety of topics, including optimal rifle weight, 22 vs 25 vs 6mm Creedmoor, the best support for various field shooting positions, the…

581 | Hunting for Mental Health with Dr. John Delony

May 20, 2026 1h 5m

Dr. John Deloney is a mental health expert, bestselling author, comedian — and, yes, passionate backcountry hunter. In this conversation, we explore the intersection of mental health and hunting.…

The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 4) — Building A Gear System You Can Trust

May 17, 2026 1h 19m

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…

580 | Nutrition Without The Noise: Forget Trends & Find Results

May 13, 2026 1h 19m

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…

579 | Our Spring Bear Hunt Story, Tactics, & Gear

May 11, 2026 47m

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…

The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 3) — Easy & Efficient Mountain Living

May 03, 2026 1h 15m

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…

578 | Hunting Mountain Goats on Kodiak Island

Apr 29, 2026 55m

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…

The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 2) — Reasons Your Hunt Might Fail

Apr 26, 2026 54m

In this episode of the Backcountry Blueprint series, we break down real data from 1,500 hunters to uncover the most common reasons backcountry hunts fail—and how to fix them. Instead of blaming…

577 | Training Q&A with Evoke Endurance

Apr 24, 2026 1h 31m

In this bonus Q&A episode of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, we’re joined again by John from Evoke Endurance to tackle listener questions on training for backcountry hunts. We dive into the…

576 | Backcountry Insights from the Best Ranger

Apr 22, 2026 1h 20m

In this episode of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, Vince Paikowski, a former Army Ranger and winner of the Best Ranger Competition, joins us to discuss the intersection of elite military conditioning…

The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 1) — 7 Attributes of a Successful Backcountry Hunt

Apr 19, 2026 50m

If you had an opportunity to ask 1,500 hunters to share the most important reasons they have had success in the backcountry, what do you think they would say? If they were to remove any “luck” that…

MM 305 | New Schedule, Plus more on Safety, Shooting, & Scopes

Apr 13, 2026 42m

Steve & Mark announce a new schedule for the Monday Minute episodes and a new series coming to the podcast soon. They also dive into listener questions about their archery shot sequence, use of…

575 | Mental Skills to Master the Mountains

Apr 08, 2026 1h 23m

In this episode, mental performance expert Ben explains how hunters can master their "interior world" to overcome pressure and fatigue on demanding backcountry hunts. By breaking down complex…

MM 304 | Scouting vs Hunting, Rifle Trends, and Backcountry Rescue

Apr 06, 2026 36m

Steve & Mark discuss listener questions about a 5-day elk hunt strategy (scouting, hunting, and packing), what they do for rescue plans and logistics on remote adventure hunts, their experience…

574 | Building the Mountain Hunter: Physiology, Foundations, and the 20-Week Training Plan

Apr 01, 2026 1h 28m

John Frieh from Evoke Endurance joins us to discuss a new 20-week training plan, developed in collaboration with Scott Johnston, specifically designed for the unique demands of backcountry hunting.…

MM 303 | Health, Hot Tents, & Tripod Choices

Mar 30, 2026 39m

Steve & Mark discuss some of their takeaways from the recent, must-listen episode with Andy Galpin. They also answer listener questions about using hot tents and stoves for backpack hunting, what…

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