IBEX Journal

What Is Sidehilling? Essential Tips for Hunters

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

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...

fitness

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.

fitness

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.

fitness

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.

fitness

MTNTOUGH’s Comprehensive Guide to Handling Heavy Packs

Your risk of injury skyrockets the moment you lift the pack off the ground. Take a second to understand why knowing the biomechanics of your body is key to handling a ruck properly.

fitness

Lifting Masterclass: How to Perfect Your Deadlift Form

In this guide, we’re breaking down the deadlift as we refer to video analysis and expert advice from MTNTOUGH’s Coach Bigham. The deadlift requires that mental grit and physical strength - learn how to get both right.

Avoid Injury: 8 Common Deadlift Form Mistakes

Deadlifts are more than just a gym exercise; they're a test of your functional strength and mental resilience. Find out which mistakes can set your progress back.

podcast

Nate Kouhana - Former Green Beret Providing Protein to Hard-Working Americans E35

Dive into the exhilarating journey of Nate Kouhana, a revered former Green Beret, adorned with accolades such as two Bronze Star Medals and a Purple Heart, who’s now fueling the vigor of hard-working Americans! With six profound years in the...

hunting

Building a Hunting First Aid Kit: A Medical Perspective

Your first aid kit isn’t just about having Band-Aids or gauze on hand; it's about being prepared for the real challenges that hunting in the backcountry presents. It can make the difference between a manageable situation and a life-threatening one.

fatherhood · mental toughness · podcast

Bode Miller: The Mental Preparation of a World Champion

Dustin sits down with Bode Miller to dig into what it takes to forge a world champion mindset and how that mental fortitude has carried over into other aspects of his life including entrepreneurship & fatherhood. This is a...

heavy pack

What Is Ruck Training? A Path to Resilience and Strength

To the dedicated, rucking is a highly effective tool to enhance strength, endurance, and mental toughness. Learn three ways in and what makes each unique.

fitness · heavy pack

What Are the Benefits of Heavy Pack Training?

Unlock the 9 transformative benefits of MTNTOUGH's Heavy Pack Training, from boosting metabolic efficiency to fortifying muscular endurance.

What Is the Best Cardio for Hunters?

The backcountry doesn't care about your gym membership or how many miles you ran last week. It demands more.

The Top 5 Farmer’s Walk Benefits for Mountain Athletes

Athletes of all kinds love the farmer’s walk for its strength and cardiovascular benefits. And if you’re a mountain athlete who doesn’t do them, your mind is about to be changed.

What Are Goblet Squats Good For? Backcountry Confidence

Fair warning - some squats pay better dividends than others here. See why the goblet squat is a go-to for mountain athletes, military personnel, and first-responders for this very reason.

podcast

Margaux Alvarez - CrossFit Games, Hunter Games, the Tactical Games and living an abundant life

Margaux Alvarez is a 7x CrossFit Games athlete, Titan Games finalist, and Tactical Games athlete, though her endeavors extend far beyond the competition floor. Alvarez is also the founder of GOAT wine and Celeste by MA, her fitness app....

altitude · hunting

How Do You Prepare for High Altitude Hunting?

High-altitude hunting. To the uninitiated, it might sound postcard perfect, but for those who've tasted the raw, unfiltered reality of a mountain hunt without adequate prep, it's a stark reminder of a brutal showdown with Mother Nature herself.

podcast

Becca Boylan: Life Lessons from a 475 Mile Run Across Montana | MTNTOUGH Podcast

"My mind, depleted and fatigued to an extent I've never experienced or imagined." Becca Boylan ran 475 miles across Montana in 24 days and that is just the start of the story. She ran for her mother who is...

fitness

Intense, Full-Body Sandbag Workout: GORUCK Sandbag Sweat Sesh

Discover the power of sandbag workouts with our GORUCK Sandbag Sweat Sesh. Enhance functional strength, core stability, and resilience for real-world challenges.

hunting

The Best Elk Shot Placement at Any Angle

After chasing bugles for days through high timber, your glassing finally pays off: it's time to make the stalk. Adrenaline floods your body as you creep forward, aware that tunnel vision and the thrill of the chase can sometimes eclipse...

fitness · podcast

Choose to Change Your Life | Collin Cottrell | Losing 100 lb. to Running Ultras | MTNTOUGH Podcast

Collin Cottrell looked in the mirror three years ago and decided to change his life. He chose to become the best version of himself, from a husband to a father, friend, and even a runner! He runs crazy long distances...

Avoiding the Achilles Heel of Hunting: Sprained Ankles

Whether you're an elite military operative, a seasoned backcountry hunter, or an adventurous hiker exploring the wilderness, there's one adversary we all share - the dreaded sprained ankle. It's an Achilles heel that can cripple the best of us, turning...

hunting

How to Identify a Legal Ram While Dall Sheep Hunting

New to sheep hunting? Discover expert tips and guidance for judging legal Dall sheep, ensuring a successful hunt. Get prepared now and maximize your chances of success.

Mountain athlete doing weighted pack training

fitness · heavy pack

MTNTOUGH Pack-Based Exercises for At-Home: Rucking Workout

Sometimes people get caught in the myth of thinking they need a bunch of equipment to get a great workout. My life experience has certainly taught me that this is false.

bow hunting · fitness · heavy pack · hunting

Heavy Pack Workout: Pack-In Pack-Out for Backcountry Hunters

Get in shape for elk and big game hunting with the Pack-In Pack-Out Workout.

minimal gear

The 5 Most Essential Gear for Working Out at Home

You don't have to break the bank to get a great workout at home, and these five home gym essentials can get great, functional home workouts especially when paired with our Minimal Gear Daily program.

backcountry knowledge · podcast

Sam Magro - A Mindset Carved by Ice, Rock, & Snow

Sam Magro We're excited to welcome Sam Magro to the MTNTOUGH podcast. An acclaimed adventurer and mountain guide at Montana Alpine Guides, Sam brings a wealth of experience from around the globe. As the owner and Chief Guide for...

TOUGHFEST 2023 Highlight Reel | Stay Dangerous

Thank you to everyone who participated in TOUGHFEST 2023. Burn the gas and we will see you next year. Here's some totals and statistics from the event: 42,000 Meals were packed with MTN OPS in the Conquer Hunger Volunteer Event...

fitness · mental toughness · podcast

Michael Easter - Author of the Comfort Crisis & Founder of 2%

About Michael: Michael Easter stands at the forefront of the intersection between modern scientific discoveries and ancestral wisdom, pioneering improvements in health, life significance and professional performance. His passion drives him to journey across the globe, immersing himself in...

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What Is Sidehilling? Essential Tips for Hunters

Bench Press Mastery: Strategies for Strength and Stability

The Science Behind Ice Baths - Unveiling the Cold Truth

Ice Baths: Separating Myth from Reality

5 Ice Bath Benefits for a More Resilient Body and Mind

MTNTOUGH’s Comprehensive Guide to Handling Heavy Packs

Lifting Masterclass: How to Perfect Your Deadlift Form

Avoid Injury: 8 Common Deadlift Form Mistakes

Nate Kouhana - Former Green Beret Providing Protein to Hard-Working Americans E35

Building a Hunting First Aid Kit: A Medical Perspective

Bode Miller: The Mental Preparation of a World Champion

What Is Ruck Training? A Path to Resilience and Strength

What Are the Benefits of Heavy Pack Training?

What Is the Best Cardio for Hunters?

The Top 5 Farmer’s Walk Benefits for Mountain Athletes

What Are Goblet Squats Good For? Backcountry Confidence

Margaux Alvarez - CrossFit Games, Hunter Games, the Tactical Games and living an abundant life

How Do You Prepare for High Altitude Hunting?

Becca Boylan: Life Lessons from a 475 Mile Run Across Montana | MTNTOUGH Podcast

Intense, Full-Body Sandbag Workout: GORUCK Sandbag Sweat Sesh

The Best Elk Shot Placement at Any Angle

Choose to Change Your Life | Collin Cottrell | Losing 100 lb. to Running Ultras | MTNTOUGH Podcast

Avoiding the Achilles Heel of Hunting: Sprained Ankles

How to Identify a Legal Ram While Dall Sheep Hunting

MTNTOUGH Pack-Based Exercises for At-Home: Rucking Workout

Heavy Pack Workout: Pack-In Pack-Out for Backcountry Hunters

The 5 Most Essential Gear for Working Out at Home

Sam Magro - A Mindset Carved by Ice, Rock, & Snow

TOUGHFEST 2023 Highlight Reel | Stay Dangerous

Michael Easter - Author of the Comfort Crisis & Founder of 2%