Beyond the Kill

Welcome to Episode 4 of our six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS . In this episode, Marcel provides his thoughts and insights on how to select and create the highest performing sleep system for wherever and whenever you hunt. The reality is, we can get a lot of things wrong with our gear, but our sleep system isn't one of them. The longer you're out there, the more important sle...

With the BC sheep season opening just a few days after this goes live, we've got another repost for you this week, this time with NMO tackling sheep hunting questions from the audience. Nolan covers gear, optics, glassing tips, mindset, and a whole host of other subjects in this Q&A from last year. If you missed it when we first released it, you'll want to check this episode out if you're heading...

Wardo loves busting a good myth and providing the most accurate info and the latest research on why the myth needs busting. If someone has ever said your hips aren't level and that's the cause of your back pain they are full of shit. Well, in reality, they are partially full of shit. Control over the muscles that control your hips is the most important factor. Have a listen to get some helpful tip...

With sheep season around the corner, we wanted to repost this episode with John Barklow from early 2022, as it's full of great information, advice, and hard lessons learned. If you have a backcountry hunt planned this August or September, or even later into the fall, the insights John brings to bear in this episode are invaluable. Even if you listened to this when we first released it, it's worth...

Wardo tackles a very useful and important topic in this episode...tapering your training going into hunting season. You can't make up for not prioritizing fitness all year by going hard the week before your hunt but you sure can ruin your trip if you're not thinking about tapering properly. Listen up for Wardo's thoughts on this key topic. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ----------------------...

Welcome to Episode 3 of our six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS . In this episode, Marcel takes us inside the world of insulation focusing specifically on down, treated down, and synthetic insulation. If you want to understand how to choose the best insulating garments for where and when you hunt, and how to save money in the process, you'll want to listen to this episode.  Mar...

On this episode, the one and only Mr. G is back to visit with Adam and share stories from his recent worldwide adventures, discuss current anti-hunting initiatives, and of course, cover the latest product updates and innovations at Spartan Precision Equipment. @spartanprecision --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with t...

In the last episode of his breathing and breathwork series, Wardo touches on the topic many of you will probably care about most...how proper breathing and bracing impacts your strength training. If you lift, you'll want to listen to this. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training...

On this episode, Nolan sits down with a fellow BC guide, Wyatt Fellows to hear the story about his recent Russian Brown Bear hunt, and catch up before the season. --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. Wanna be ready for...

Wardo has been hinting about covering breath work and breathing mechanics and in this episode, he starts going down that rabbit hole. If you're wondering how breath work can impact your overall health and performance, this episode provides tons of tips and insights on how to get started. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support...

Welcome to Episode 2 of our six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS . In this episode, we pick up where we left off in the first episode, continuing to uncover the fundamental truths, functionality and technical aspects of fabrics and design as it relates to rain gear. Marcel Geser is the co-founder of CANIS, and a Swiss design guru with a vast amount of experience in the mountain...

On this episode, Nolan sits down with Nicholas Thielmann, owner and founder of Fargone Media. Nic is a BC-based filmmaker, adventure enthusiast, and hunter with a creative eye for storytelling. New to mountain hunting, he has released a number of films in the last several years, with the latest  "Land of Legend" – a fantastic piece on stone sheep hunting. @nicholasthielmann @fargone www.fargonefil...

Wardo has been hinting about covering breath work and breathing mechanics and in this episode, he starts going down that rabbit hole. If you're wondering how breath work can impact your overall health and performance, this episode provides tons of tips and insights on how to get started. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support...

On this episode, Adam visits with Keith Balfourd of WSF to discuss the latest news and challenges the WSF family is focused on. From fundraising to critical projects, upcoming events, and where sheep hunt prices are headed in the future, Keith and Adam cover a host of topics impacting wild sheep and sheep hunters. Don't forget that you have until June 30 th to join or renew your membership and be...

Wardo covers what to focus on in the final weeks leading up to your sheep hunt. After months of clanging the iron around it's time to see how much that has benefitted you with some weighted rucks and harder aerobic efforts. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using cod...

Welcome to a new, six-part limited series called Mountain Made with  CANIS . In this educational series, we'll uncover the fundamental truths, functionality and technical aspects of fabrics and design by going in-depth with Marcel Geser, co-founder of CANIS. Marcel is a Swiss design guru with a vast amount of experience in the mountain and technical apparel space, and has won over 25 coveted ISPO...

On this episode, Adam hosts Chuck Peeling, co-founder of the new Spike Camp platform, and an avid BC hunter and conservationist. It used to be that most hunters grew up in a hunting family, where mentorship from your parents or relatives was the primary path to becoming a successful hunter. Nowadays, this is far less common than it once was. Many hunters find their passion for hunting later in lif...

Wardo is back with another episode dedicated to helping you manage pain/soreness and keep training. Foam rolling isn't the end all be all but it can be a great tool to keep you moving with less pain and soreness. In this episode, Wardo covers the key spots we should all focus on and some tips for how to do this right and not waste more time than you need to.     @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance...

On this episode, Adam visits with an old friend and past guest, John Warren aka Warchild. John is a former sniper, and Product Development Manager at Aero Precision, where he has been one of the key team members behind Aero's move into the bolt gun market. A move that, for us consumers, is very noteworthy. Adam and John discuss Aero Precision's history and the competitive advantages they bring to...

If you start hiking and get a brutal low-back pump or burn, it can derail your training and left unchecked, maybe even ruin your hunt, especially if you're out there for days on end. Wardo shares some simple exercises you can do at the trailhead or while in the field, that can not only fix this but prevent it from happening at all.       @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------...

On this episode, Adam visits with regular guest Tanner Dannish, aka Big T, to talk about some exciting developments for Frontiersmen Gear and their customers, as well as his plans to take the company to the next level now that his new production shop is finally complete. Adam and T also discuss the current state of marketing, sponsorship/influencers, consumer trends, customer service, and the hot-...

Ah, the age old question of whether you have a mobility or stability problem. In simple terms, this questions means, should you stretch or strengthen? Well the answer is usually both, but Wardo goes over some tests and breakouts to give you a better idea of whether you should stretch that pain away or feed it some iron and tell it to shut up.     @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ---------------...

On this episode, Adam and his good friend Sean Allt, an experienced personal trainer and coach, tackle questions about training for backcountry hunts. If you're interested in how to train properly and effectively for mountain and/or multi-day backpack based hunts, there are some key topics covered in this episode... Does it make sense to start now if you haven't been training? What's the right bal...

Ah, the age old question of whether you have a mobility or stability problem. In simple terms, this questions means, should you stretch or strengthen? Well the answer is usually both, but Wardo goes over two tests for your shoulders and some breakouts to give you a better idea of whether you should stretch that pain away or feed it some iron and tell it to shut up.     @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperf...

On this episode, Nolan visits with Jared Christon, a good friend and mentor, hunting guide, and owner of Canadian Black Bear Taxidermy. www.canadianblackbeartaxidermy.com @canadianblackbeartaxidermy --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program so you can build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance to hand...