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The Best Deer Shot Placement from Any Angle

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.

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How to Improve Your Dumbbell Snatch Form

How to Improve Your Dumbbell Snatch Form

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

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Backcountry Trip Food Planning Calorie Calculator

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...

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Dustin Visits the GOHUNT HQ To Discuss Backcountry Readiness

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...

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Andy Stumpf Interviews MTNTOUGH Founder on the Cleared Hot Podcast

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...

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Mike Glover Interviews Dustin Diefenderfer on the Mike Force Podcast

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...

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MTNTOUGH Visits The 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Moore

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...

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6 Strategies for Mental Stamina in the Backcountry

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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.

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

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.

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How to Start Trail Running: A Beginner's Guide

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.

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8 Things You Need to Survive In The Wilderness

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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.

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7 Reasons Why Every Backcountry Hunter Needs a Strong Core

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.

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

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...

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What Food Should You Eat At High Altitude?

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.

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10 Best Kettlebell Exercises for Full-Body Fitness Goals

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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.

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

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...

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

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....

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

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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...

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Dustin Diefenderfer - Founder of MTNTOUGH

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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...

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Paul Jordaan: Former Professional Rugby Player & Professional Guide

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...

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

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

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9 Benefits of Functional Training for Backcountry Hunters

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.

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Bowhunting Precision: Stabilization Exercises Unveiled

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.

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Top 7 Benefits of Altitude Training for Mountain Athletes

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.

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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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What Is Sidehilling? Essential Tips for Hunters

fitness · hunting

What Is Sidehilling? Essential Tips for Hunters

Learn how to navigate challenging terrains and master the art of sidehilling for your next hunt.

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Bench Press Mastery: Strategies for Strength and Stability

Bench Press Mastery: Strategies for Strength and Stability

The bench press is a measure of your raw strength and stability. Proper bench press form is a fine line. Get it wrong, and you're looking at decreased performance and potentially injury. But, if you get it right, you can...

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The Science Behind Ice Baths - Unveiling the Cold Truth

The Science Behind Ice Baths - Unveiling the Cold Truth

Learn about the impact of ice baths on your body and the precautions you should take as we explore the science behind how they work and practical tips on how to properly use them for recovery.

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Ice Baths: Separating Myth from Reality

Ice Baths: Separating Myth from Reality

In this article, we’ll cover three of the most widely debated topics surrounding ice baths and help you know once and for all if they’re indeed fact, or simply fiction.

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5 Ice Bath Benefits for a More Resilient Body and Mind

5 Ice Bath Benefits for a More Resilient Body and Mind

Mental toughness and functional fitness are essential to MTNTOUGH. Adding ice baths to your routine is a contract - to resilience, to overcoming discomfort, to physical and mental gains.

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