461 | How to Thrive on Mountain Hunts (with Ben Reynolds)

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

by Exo Mtn Gear

Wilderness, Sports:wilderness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 8 May 2024

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

Serious mountain pursuits are demanding. Physically, mentally, and even emotionally. And as you gain experience and build confidence, you can push to new levels of adventure. Experienced mountain hunter and all-around adventurer, Ben Reynolds joins us on today's podcast to talk about 5 attributes that he feels are critical for the mountain hunter... - Mental Preparation - Confidence - Optimization - Choices - Decisive Action These are attributes that Ben has developed over a decade of high-level activity in the mountains. In this conversation, we discuss each of these attributes, interwoven with examples from Ben's last hunting season, which included successful do-it-yourself solo sheep hunts for both Dall Sheep and Rocky Mountain Bighorn. Ben's Previous Podcast Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/408 Connect with Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b_reynolds_ak/ Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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0:00.0	I'm going to Welcome to the Huntsback Hunter podcast. This is episode number 461 and on today's show
0:29.6	Ben Reynolds joined us again. He had previously joined us in episode number 408 as part of our
0:38.3	backpack hunt breakdown series. And that episode with Ben was fantastic. It was one of our favorite
0:45.3	episodes from 2023. Ben is back today after having a wonderful 2023 fall hunting season where he killed a dull sheep and a
0:57.3	Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep each on do-it-yourself solo hunts. Now this isn't just about sheep hunting though.
1:05.2	In this podcast we get into broader topics of gear, mindset, and more as it relates
1:12.4	to mountain hunting in general.
1:15.0	You'll hear about five different attributes that Ben thinks are
1:19.0	what's really required to do higher level mountain hunts regardless of the species, the season, or the
1:27.1	context.
1:28.6	And I know that you guys will enjoy this episode.
1:32.1	As always, if you have any questions or feedback for us you can send an
1:35.4	email directly to podcast at exomogear.com and if you're enjoying the show it would
1:41.0	help us tremendously if you leave a rating or review and whatever
1:44.8	podcast app that you're using or share the show with a friend. Right now let's get
1:49.8	right into this conversation with Ben Reynolds. Well Ben Reynolds. Well, Ben, welcome back to the podcast for listeners who didn't catch the first episode.
2:10.2	I just want to say right up front, you had joined us in episode 408 to recap a
2:16.0	solo sheep hunt you did it was part of a series we did last summer called
2:19.8	the backpack hunt breakdown one of my favorite series we've ever done.
2:24.4	And that episode with you was awesome.
2:29.4	From a story perspective, but also just so many takeaways.
2:32.2	So excited to have you back man.
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