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Stay Mountain-Ready All Year with MTNTOUGH’s Daily Fintess Programs

The special aspect of the daily workouts is they are posted every weekday and removed after 24 hours. This creates a sense of urgency to get your workout in and helps you stay more consistent. If there’s one thing we’ve learned...

Kyrgyzstan Ibex Hunt: Film, Gear List, Training Programs

Our adventure began with a cascade of travel mishaps that would have daunted even the most seasoned traveler. Imagine spending over 60 hours on the move—with missed connections, lost luggage, and unexpected flight changes due to weapon restrictions. There were...

MTNTOUGH Launches Daily Yoga: A Game-Changing Power Yoga Program for Mountain Athletes and Hunters

If there’s one thing we’ve learned at MTNTOUGH, it’s that strength alone isn’t enough for conquering the backcountry or thriving in the mountains. True mountain athletes need a combination of power, mobility, flexibility, and a rock-solid mindset to stay at...

MTNTOUGH Celebrates the Success of the 2025 TOUGH SHEEP Workout

MTNTOUGH is proud to announce the resounding success of the 2025 TOUGH SHEEP workout held at Sheep Show, hosted by The Wild Sheep Foundation in Reno, NV. This landmark event brought together 500 dedicated participants to raise $50,000 for the...

Protectors: The Bullfighter | A MTNTOUGH Original

Bullfighters are the unsung heroes of the rodeo world. Like a firefighter running into a burning building, they put their life on the line to protect others. This short film follows Montana's Koby Ruff as he chases his dream of...

hunting

The Best Deer Shot Placement from Any Angle

Every hunter knows the crunch-time decision of where to aim carries a ton of weight, especially when a deer doesn't line up just right. Mastering deer anatomy and shot placement from any angle carries weight too, reflecting both your skill and reverence for the sport.

How to Improve Your Dumbbell Snatch Form

For raw power and athletic performance, the dumbbell snatch is your ticket.

backcountry knowledge · hunting · nutrition

Backcountry Trip Food Planning Calorie Calculator

MTNTOUGH Teamed up with our Nutrition Coach Kyle Kamp and Remi Warren to bring you a new Free Backcountry Food Calculator to help you estimate your caloric burn and what food types to pack depending on exertion and difficulty levels. The calculator is...

hunting · mental toughness · nutrition

Dustin Visits the GOHUNT HQ To Discuss Backcountry Readiness

While on his trip to UFC 300 Dustin jumped onto the BIG HUNT GUYS PODCAST hosted by our good buddies at GOHUNT. They discuss the vital role of physical and mental fitness in both everyday life and hunting. The conversation covers the founding of MTNTOUGH, the direction...

fatherhood · fitness · mental toughness · podcast

Andy Stumpf Interviews MTNTOUGH Founder on the Cleared Hot Podcast

Dustin was guest on the Cleared Hot Podcast with Host Andy Stumpf: Navy SEAL, World Record Holder, and Inspirational Speaker, and Podcast Host. We hosted Andy on the MTNTOUGH Podcast and if you enjoyed the podcast above we bet you'll enjoy this...

hunting · mental toughness · military · podcast

Mike Glover Interviews Dustin Diefenderfer on the Mike Force Podcast

Watch MTNTOUGH CEO and Founder Dustin Diefenderfer's guest appearance on the Mike Force Podcast with Host Mike Glover CEO of Field Craft Survival and former Green Beret and U.S. government contractor. Mike was recently on the MTNTOUGH Podcast and if you enjoyed the podcast above...

military

MTNTOUGH Visits The 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Moore

Join us on an incredibly exciting and absolutely unforgettable journey as we take you along to visit the prestigious 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Moore. Dustin and Nate traveled to Fort Moore to connect, workout, discuss and learn from the...

mental toughness

6 Strategies for Mental Stamina in the Backcountry

Learn how to keep your mental stamina as topped off as possible when you're out in the backcountry. This guide drills into the heart of mental toughness in the toughest conditions.

fitness · hunting

Mountain-Ready at Any Age: Over 40 Hunting Fitness Guide

As years add up, keeping fit is a necessity to staying injury free on the hunt. For anyone over 40, learn how training can keep you hunting this season and many more to come.

fitness · running

How to Start Trail Running: A Beginner's Guide

Trail running is about toughness, not trends. It's a hard-hitting way to build real grit. Learn what it takes to boost your strength and endurance by tackling the trails.

backcountry knowledge

8 Things You Need to Survive In The Wilderness

Whether you're a grizzled hunter, military personnel, or just out for a hike, your survival hinges on your readiness. Here's your survival blueprint.

fitness · hunting

7 Reasons Why Every Backcountry Hunter Needs a Strong Core

Whether navigating steep inclines or packing out game, a robust core keeps you agile and prevents injuries. Learn how to stay solid when the ground beneath you isn't.

military · podcast

LtCol Byron Owen: The Battle for Shewan - Outnumbered, Yet Victorious, No Americans Lost

In Today's episode Byron recounts The Battle of Shewan: August 8, 2008 Thirty Marines bravely fought back waves of Taliban fighters for over eight hours of vicious close-quarters combat, suffering hour after hour of withering enemy fire and countless volleys...

nutrition

What Food Should You Eat At High Altitude?

Making the right food choice can feel like a game of balancing priorities, but three fundamentals should guide your basic food planning for high altitude.

fitness · kettlebell

10 Best Kettlebell Exercises for Full-Body Fitness Goals

Get ready to redefine your limits with top-tier kettlebell exercises. These are the backbone of building unmatched endurance and strength.

Living by design, not default: MTN Mindset’s Phil Kornachuk

Phil Kornachuk got his first taste of mental toughness when he enlisted in the Canadian Army on his seventeenth birthday. A self-described unmotivated high school drop-out, Kornachuk credits basic training as the necessary jolt he needed to make something of...

podcast

Jim Ramos - Best Selling Author and Host of "The Men In The Arena"

Join us on the MTNTOUGH podcast as we welcome bestselling author and acclaimed speaker Jim Ramos. With a laser focus on empowering Christian men, Jim has established himself as a vanguard voice in the sphere of masculinity and spiritual resilience....

military · podcast

Capt. Luke Ebeling: Winner of 2023 The Best Ranger Competition

On the MTNTOUGH Podcast we are joined by Luke Ebling, who has an incredible story to share. Luke emerged as the winner of the prestigious best Ranger competition last year, which is an exceptional achievement. What makes his victory even...

business · entrepreneurship

Dustin Diefenderfer - Founder of MTNTOUGH

Dustin Diefenderfer can’t wait to help you change your life The mountains are home to Dustin Diefenderfer. Whether he’s chasing bugles, hiking with his wife and daughters or training for an ultramarathon, the self-made mountain man has never looked back...

podcast

Paul Jordaan: Former Professional Rugby Player & Professional Guide

Paul is a former rugby sensation from South Africa who made his mark in the world of sports as a rugby union footballer, he represented La Rochelle in the French Top 14. He was a member of the South Africa...

fitness · hunting

What Is The Goal Of Functional Training? Does It Work?

See why functional fitness is a transformative force and how it can turn you into the apex predator in any environment

backcountry knowledge · fitness

9 Benefits of Functional Training for Backcountry Hunters

Forget the vanity muscles or how much weight you can bench press. With functional training it's all about how well you manage the challenges that hit you square in the face. For those, you need all 9 benefits that come from functional fitness.

bow hunting · fitness

Bowhunting Precision: Stabilization Exercises Unveiled

In this guide we’ll dive into actionable ways to elevate your bow stability. From understanding the mechanics involved to exercises and tips.

fitness

Top 7 Benefits of Altitude Training for Mountain Athletes

Altitude is the ultimate test. Fail to prepare, and altitude will break you. That’s why this isn’t a casual read; it’s a must-know.

altitude

How to Conquer the Challenges of High Altitude Training

Altitude is the ultimate test of grit and resilience. When you're up there, every breath counts, every step is a challenge, and the environment is unforgiving. But that's why you're here, right? To conquer those peaks and push your limits....

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Stay Mountain-Ready All Year with MTNTOUGH’s Daily Fintess Programs

Kyrgyzstan Ibex Hunt: Film, Gear List, Training Programs

MTNTOUGH Launches Daily Yoga: A Game-Changing Power Yoga Program for Mountain Athletes and Hunters

MTNTOUGH Celebrates the Success of the 2025 TOUGH SHEEP Workout

Protectors: The Bullfighter | A MTNTOUGH Original

The Best Deer Shot Placement from Any Angle

How to Improve Your Dumbbell Snatch Form

Backcountry Trip Food Planning Calorie Calculator

Dustin Visits the GOHUNT HQ To Discuss Backcountry Readiness

Andy Stumpf Interviews MTNTOUGH Founder on the Cleared Hot Podcast

Mike Glover Interviews Dustin Diefenderfer on the Mike Force Podcast

MTNTOUGH Visits The 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Moore

6 Strategies for Mental Stamina in the Backcountry

Mountain-Ready at Any Age: Over 40 Hunting Fitness Guide

How to Start Trail Running: A Beginner's Guide

8 Things You Need to Survive In The Wilderness

7 Reasons Why Every Backcountry Hunter Needs a Strong Core

LtCol Byron Owen: The Battle for Shewan - Outnumbered, Yet Victorious, No Americans Lost

What Food Should You Eat At High Altitude?

10 Best Kettlebell Exercises for Full-Body Fitness Goals

Living by design, not default: MTN Mindset’s Phil Kornachuk

Jim Ramos - Best Selling Author and Host of "The Men In The Arena"

Capt. Luke Ebeling: Winner of 2023 The Best Ranger Competition

Dustin Diefenderfer - Founder of MTNTOUGH

Paul Jordaan: Former Professional Rugby Player & Professional Guide

What Is The Goal Of Functional Training? Does It Work?

9 Benefits of Functional Training for Backcountry Hunters

Bowhunting Precision: Stabilization Exercises Unveiled

Top 7 Benefits of Altitude Training for Mountain Athletes

How to Conquer the Challenges of High Altitude Training