IBEX Journal

Introducing On-Ramp

Build confidence with MTNTOUGH On-Ramp. This 2-week program is for anyone needing a kickstart, to get moving, and take that first step. MTNTOUGH trainers will guide you through the groundwork needed to do any of our other programs with support...

business · entrepreneurship · hunting · podcast

On the Podcast with Kurt Racicot

Stone Glacier Founder and Lead Designer Kurt Racicot joins the MTNTOUGH podcast, available now on the MTNTOUGH+ app.

mental toughness

Developing Mental Toughness: Insights from Phil Kornachuk

MTNTOUGH Mindset is a groundbreaking new program wholly designed to give our community practical, powerful tools to build mental toughness and make meaningful impact in their lives.

mental toughness · military · podcast

Mentally Tough with Phil Kornachuk

Phil Kornachuk embodies the mentally tough mindset. After overcoming multiple challenges, the former Special Operations Ranger and Green Beret served in the U.S. Military for over 20 years before dedicating his career to helping others realize their own physical and mental strength. It’s an incredible story, and you won’t want to miss his conversation with MTNTOUGH.

healthy soul

Live Untamed

It’s easy to neglect our spiritual health, but we’re missing a vital piece of the puzzle if we’re not giving it the same dedication as our physical health. Introducing Live Untamed.

minimal gear

Minimal Gear Daily

With MGD we are bringing workouts from the MTNTOUGH Lab whiteboard straight to you at your house. Every day is new. No overthinking it. Just hit play and train alongside the MTNTOUGH coaches and the community…we are all in this together and you need very little gear.

business · entrepreneurship · podcast

Adam Weatherby on Hunting, Faith, Fitness & Managing a Multigenerational Family Company

When Adam Weatherby’s grandfather Roy started Weatherby Sporting Goods in 1945, his focus was on developing the fastest hunting rifle cartridge in the world. What began as an obsession in a small shop in southern California has evolved into a...

mobility

Introducing MTNMVMT

MTNMVMT serves our community’s requests for programming to supplement other MTNTOUGH workouts for improved range of motion, accelerated recovery, reduced stress, and improved mental well-being.

physical therapy

Introducing MTNPT

An exciting new collaboration with world-renowned orthopedic physical therapist Dr. Tom Walters designed to prevent and reduce pain for the mountain athlete.

Midwest MTNTOUGH

How a group of Michiganders turned their Western hunting preparation into a daily MTNTOUGH workout routine.

Book Breakdown: “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen E. Ambrose

An essential read on the history of the American West and the incredible expedition that charted a course across a still-wild continent.

backcountry knowledge

Pack Necessities: Global Satellite Communicator

A global satellite communicator is an indispensable piece of gear. We compared two popular models — the Garmin inReach Mini and the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator — to help you find the right device for your needs.

military

Military Pack Test: Accessory Workout 3

Are you ready to complete the final installment of the MTNTOUGH Military Pack Test Accessory Workout Series?

military

Military Pack Test: Accessory Workout 2

Continue to advance your military training with the MTNTOUGH Military Pack Test Accessory Workout #2.

military

Military Pack Test Accessory Workout 1

Introducing three new accessory workouts to round out the MTNTOUGH Military Pack Test.

backcountry knowledge

Mountain Hunter Safety

Two Search & Rescue professionals reflect on decades of experience and share some key factors for staying safe when hunting in the mountains.

foundation

MTNTOUGH Foundation

Foundation is our most practical, fully coached program designed to get you off the couch and into a rhythm whether you’re a beginner, recovering from an injury, or getting back into good fitness habits.

nutrition

Five Backcountry Hunter Nutrition Tips

Packing the right amount of food to keep your body properly fueled on backcountry hunts is a tricky balance. We scoured the best available science and brought years of trial and error together to build a proven, practical nutrition plan. From high-tech concoctions to old school snacks, this guide will help you get deep into the backcountry and stay in pursuit day after day.

Book Breakdown: “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl

Viktor E. Frankl's 1946 classic continues to give mankind a path to hope, resilience, and true meaning in our lives.

fitness

How to Run Your First 100-Miler in the Mountains

“I want to use this body and not waste anything I’ve been given. It’s a gift to have two legs and two lungs. We’re capable of more than we think, and that translates to so much more in life. Mountain running has helped me learn how to push through hardship.” -Weston Paul

fitness

Training Tips for Mountain Athletes Over 40

There is no reason you can’t be in the best shape of your life in your 40s and 50s, but it’s going to take a little more vigilance than it used to. These five exercises focus on flexibility and strength building to keep aging athletes at the top of their game.

mental toughness

Book Breakdown: "The Comfort Crisis" by Michael Easter

Author Michael Easter lays out a clear-eyed treatise on humanity’s need to reclaim our wildness and resiliency in an overly sheltered modern world.

When Success Gets You in Trouble

Five common mistakes that can turn a successful hunt into a boondoggle.

Where to Start

How to get off the couch and start a training program that works for you.

fitness

Why You Need a Training Program

As hunters, we spend countless hours dialing in our weapons, gear, and vehicles while painstakingly poring over maps and every theoretical aspect of a hunt. Why then wouldn’t we extend the same dedication to mental and physical toughness?

fitness · podcast

Faith, Tenacity & Entrepreneurship: with Expedition Overland’s Clay Croft

Clay Croft is the Founder and Leader of Expedition Overland, a team of adventure travelers sharing through video, their exploration of some of the world’s most remote places and inspiring others to go on their own adventures.

podcast

Exclusive Interview with Navy SEAL Veteran and Best Selling Author Jack Carr

Jack Carr spent 20 years as a Navy SEAL, where he served as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, Task Unit Commander and a sniper. Now, he’s a New York Times best selling thriller novelist with the Terminal List series.

Athlete in mountains doing military pre-deployment fitness program

fitness · military

Introducing the MTNTOUGH Pre-deployment Program

The 12-week MTNTOUGH Pre-deployment Program is built for, and with the help of active members of US Special Operation Forces, for their specific needs.

podcast

Exclusive Interview with Former Special Forces Sergeant Major: Mike Glover

Mike Glover is a Former Special Forces Sergeant Major, CEO of Fieldcraft Survival, and aspiring professional rally car driver. In this interview, Mike and MTNTOUGH Founder Dustin Diefenderfer go into the beginnings of Mike's career behind the wheel of a rally car, and also fitness.

getting started

Start here learn about our app and our programs

So, you’ve started your free trial in the MTNTOUGH+ app — what now? With hundreds of workouts in the app across a dozen plus mountain specific programs, figuring out your first workout from so many choices can be tough! MTNTOUGH Director of Digital Content, Nate Hill compiled this rad video: for the way to start based on the time you have available, equipment available, and how to navigate the app. Additionally, Nate breaks down each program in detail so you know exactly where to start to accomplish your goals.

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Introducing On-Ramp

On the Podcast with Kurt Racicot

Developing Mental Toughness: Insights from Phil Kornachuk

Mentally Tough with Phil Kornachuk

Live Untamed

Minimal Gear Daily

Adam Weatherby on Hunting, Faith, Fitness & Managing a Multigenerational Family Company

Introducing MTNMVMT

Introducing MTNPT

Midwest MTNTOUGH

Book Breakdown: “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen E. Ambrose

Pack Necessities: Global Satellite Communicator

Military Pack Test: Accessory Workout 3

Military Pack Test: Accessory Workout 2

Military Pack Test Accessory Workout 1

Mountain Hunter Safety

MTNTOUGH Foundation

Five Backcountry Hunter Nutrition Tips

Book Breakdown: “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl

How to Run Your First 100-Miler in the Mountains

Training Tips for Mountain Athletes Over 40

Book Breakdown: "The Comfort Crisis" by Michael Easter

When Success Gets You in Trouble

Where to Start

Why You Need a Training Program

Faith, Tenacity & Entrepreneurship: with Expedition Overland’s Clay Croft

Exclusive Interview with Navy SEAL Veteran and Best Selling Author Jack Carr

Introducing the MTNTOUGH Pre-deployment Program

Exclusive Interview with Former Special Forces Sergeant Major: Mike Glover

Start here learn about our app and our programs