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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, Sam brings a wealth of experience from around the globe. As the owner and Chief Guide for MAG, he has spent...

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...

fitness

Think You’re Backcountry Ready? Take Our Free Workout Test

Think you can make it in the backcountry? Try "The 22s", our free workout that tests your physical and mental readiness.

podcast

Turning Feral with Zach Hanson

Hanson lived on cruise control. He had a thriving career, designer clothes, and a jet-setting lifestyle. He practiced high-level jiu-jitsu, ran ultramarathons, and pursued academic interests, but nothing gave him what he craved: the antidote to suburban sedation. Hanson...

form

What Is the Proper Squat Form? MTNTOUGH Weighs in

In this video, we had Jimmy mic'd up as he was training a MTNTOUGH'er in the LAB who was struggling with his squat form. He touches on squat depth, back rounding, knees caving, and more.

getting started

Why MTNTOUGH?

There are a thousand reasons to dedicate yourself to a fitness regimen, and there are thousands of programs to choose from today. So why MTNTOUGH?

hunting · nutrition

Elk Meat: The Perfect Protein for Backcountry Hunters

After hours of scouting, tracking, and finally harvesting an elk in the backcountry, learn how to make the most of the meat you've worked so hard for.

backcountry knowledge · hunting

How Should You Choose Hunting Boots? Schnee's Boots 3 Tips

As a seasoned hunter, you know that solid footwear is crucial when you're out in the wild, but what boots should you wear to go hunting?

podcast

Grizzly Bear Attacks: One Hunter's Survival Story

It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve been in the backcountry, navigating the same hills and the same valleys. One day it could randomly happen and it could happen to any one of us: A chance encounter with a grizzly bear and a desperate fight for survival.

military

How to Conquer Ruck Marches, The MTNTOUGH Military Pack Test

Weighted pack training has been a part of MTNTOUGH’s programs since our inception. With Green Berets and Navy SEALs on staff, it was only a matter of time until we retooled it for military training.

How to Cut Weight Fast, the MTNTOUGH Way

After learning that his wife bought him a trip to Bora Bora for his 40th birthday, MTNTOUGH trainer Jimmy Alsobrook decided to cut some weight - now, you get to reap the benefits of his hard work.

mental toughness

The Unbreakable Remi Warren: Mental Toughness in the Wild

Remi Warren - the man who'd rather learn to shoot a bow with one arm and his mouth than be sidelined by injury. The man who once saved his wife's life when she went missing for three days in the deserts of Nevada. Watch as he shares the important role of mental toughness along the way.

altitude · podcast

High Altitude Exercise Physiology and Human Performance with Tom Cuddy, MSc

Tom Cuddy has a passion for how the body functions at high altitude and helps others apply a scientific approach to training. As a scientist Tom shares how what needs improvement needs to be measured. Listen as Tom breaks down...

backcountry knowledge · hunting

Exploring Elk Hunting Difficulty and How to Win in the Wild

You've likely faced steep trails, harsh weather, and the reality of unpredictable wildlife. But that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the challenges of hunting elk.

fitness · military · podcast

Major Donny Bigham: A Scientific Approach to Physical Dominance

Retired MAJ Donny served his country for 27 years and deployed more than 45 months in combat. A powerlifting champion himself Donny has held multiple world records and continues to compete globally to this day. Donny was instrumental in...

fitness · minimal gear

Your Guide to Gearing Up For Year-Round Training

If you're ready to jump into the Backcountry Hunter training programs, but want to know what equipment you'll need access to, start here.

mental toughness

What Is the Difference Between Self-Discipline and Motivation?

Are motivation and self-discipline the same or something different entirely? Read on as we discuss whether the Mount Rushmore of mental toughness Mount should reserve one spot or two spots for these forces of the mind.

fitness

Deadfall Training: A Hunter's Guide to Functional Strength

Strength comes in handy when you’re climbing over fallen trees, but all the squats in the world won’t prepare your body for working through deadfall up the mountain. You need a combination of strength, mobility, and endurance to get over deadfall.

backcountry knowledge · hunting

Remi Warren on Bowhunting with a Mouth Tab

For backcountry hunters like Remi Warren, a wrist injury could've easily been catastrophic - but his mental toughness wasn't having any of that. Here's how it went down.

fitness

Spring Fitness Training Guide for Backcountry Hunters

Just days or weeks before the season starts, you realize you've been a bit too dormant over the winter... This spring, you're trying something different.

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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%

Think You’re Backcountry Ready? Take Our Free Workout Test

Turning Feral with Zach Hanson

What Is the Proper Squat Form? MTNTOUGH Weighs in

Why MTNTOUGH?

Elk Meat: The Perfect Protein for Backcountry Hunters

How Should You Choose Hunting Boots? Schnee's Boots 3 Tips

Grizzly Bear Attacks: One Hunter's Survival Story

How to Conquer Ruck Marches, The MTNTOUGH Military Pack Test

How to Cut Weight Fast, the MTNTOUGH Way

The Unbreakable Remi Warren: Mental Toughness in the Wild

High Altitude Exercise Physiology and Human Performance with Tom Cuddy, MSc

Exploring Elk Hunting Difficulty and How to Win in the Wild

Major Donny Bigham: A Scientific Approach to Physical Dominance

Your Guide to Gearing Up For Year-Round Training

What Is the Difference Between Self-Discipline and Motivation?

Deadfall Training: A Hunter's Guide to Functional Strength

Remi Warren on Bowhunting with a Mouth Tab

Spring Fitness Training Guide for Backcountry Hunters