On this episode, Adam is joined by Alex Viada. Alex is the founder and head coach at Complete Human Performance and the author of a book called THE HYBRID ATHLETE.
That book and the concepts proposed within that book are some of the most applicable to the mountain or backcountry hunting community we have yet to come across. So, in this podcast Alex, and Adam, dive into the concepts within the Hybrid Athlete framework and dispel many of the myths that surround the concurrent (as in at the same time) utilization of strength and endurance training to achieve a desired outcome in any outdoors pursuit.
Regardless of how serious you take your mountain or backcountry hunting preparation in the physical sense, this is worth the listen. Alex gets to the core of what it takes to adequately prepare for extended backcountry hunts, and most importantly, maintain performance, durability and longevity, over a hunt, a hunting season and a lifetime of chasing mountain game.
Adam also gets Alex’s thoughts on nutrition and hydration, another area where Alex is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. He shares some insights on hydration that you won’t want to miss, so you’ll want to hang on for that bit that comes at the end of the podcast.
We did deal with a bit of a connection issue at times, it's sporadic and doesn't last long when it does come up, but if you do get annoyed just bear down through those parts, as it will be well worth the mild annoyance given Alex’s expertise. Enjoy!
Web: www.completehumanperformance.com
Instagram: @alex.viada & @completehumanperformance
***WARNING: SOME STRONG LANGUAGE IS USED (SPARINGLY) IN THIS PODCAST***
On this episode, Adam is joined by Chris Barker. Chris appeared on the podcast previously when we did our swap-cast with the Rookie Hunter guys, but he is back to discuss the auspicious news out of BC this week—the outright ban on all grizzly hunting province-wide effective immediately.
Until Monday's announcement the grizzly hunt was to continue to be permitted in most areas, albeit with some significant alterations to the regulations, but the recently elected provincial government went back on their word and pushed this decision through, to the surprise of everyone in the hunting and conservation community. This decision went against numerous expert and scientific recommendations that supported the unquestionable sustainability of a continued grizzly hunt.
Instead, the government, in an authoritarian move, decided to place a higher value on emotion and manipulated statistics, than science and true conservation. This decision was steered by a dedicated and highly sophisticated propaganda campaign mounted by numerous anti-hunting organizations designed to incite emotional and moral opposition from the uninformed non-hunting public.
So, despite the fact this topic has been covered on the show in the past, the landscape has changed drastically. Adam and Chris are going to discuss what lies beyond this auspicious decision. Where do we go from here? What is the way forward? How do we make lemonade out of lemons?
Chris has been an avid hunter and committed conservationist for decades and his thoughts, perspectives and insights on this whole subject are sure to be informative and enlightening.
On this episode, Adam is joined by Frans Diepstraten. Frans is an experienced mountain hunter that calls Alberta home but on this episode, we’ll be spending the bulk of the show talking about a BC mountain goat hunt that Frans recently returned from.
For years, Frans has dreamt of testing his skills against a mature, shaggy maned billy, and this past fall, he finally put a plan in place to realize this goal. This hunt took him into some of the nastiest coastal terrain BC offers and he decided to add to the challenge by attempting to take a billy with his longbow.
Frans shares the successes, failures and hard lessons learned on what was a true adventure through and through. If you’re interested in chasing goats, and what’s required mentally, physically, and from a gear perspective, this is a show you will want to tune into.
Instagram: @_crookedarrow
On this episode, Adam is joined by the owner of GRIZZLY STIK, Garrett Schlief.
If you’re a bowhunter that wants to know how to produce ultra-lethal, bone-busting terminal arrow performance, with both traditional and modern archery equipment, you cannot miss this episode.
For years, Grizzly Stik has been at the forefront of changing the way bowhunters think about arrow construction, broadhead design and the critical kinetic variables that consistently result in the quickest, most ethical kills.
Around the world, on the largest, most dangerous game, the fundamentals of their system have been proven to outperform virtually everything else available to the modern bowhunter. Every single time. Their arrow systems are trusted by countless guides and PHs whose lives depend on consistent, lethal arrow performance.
Garrett is a highly experienced, passionate, and dynamic guy and this episode is absolutely packed with information that will have you re-thinking your arrow selection for next season. And even if you’re not a bowhunter, there’s more than enough in this one to keep you interested!
Web: www.grizzlystik.com
Instagram: @grizzlystik
On this episode, Adam is joined by ultra-distance athlete extraordinaire Travis Macy. Travis has raced professionally around the world in just about every ultra-endurance discipline you can think of…but this podcast is not about training and endurance.
This podcast is about mindset. Travis recently released his first book, THE ULTRA MINDSET, and on this show Adam and Travis dive into the lessons, techniques, and habits Travis has learned and codified over his years competing at the highest level in endurance sports.
Whether you’re looking to elevate your game in life, career, business, relationships, sports, and yes even hunting, Travis’ book is an approachable and entertaining read that serves as invaluable resource for helping you achieve those goals.
On top of this, Travis is also a newly obsessed hunter, so Adam and Travis also spend some time talking about the parallels between the endurance world and the hunting world. These two communities and pursuits are far more connected than you may think!
With 2018 fast approaching this is a timely podcast for setting your goals and putting plans in motion for next year!
Web: www.travismacy.com
Book: The Ultra Mindset
Instagram: @travismacy