EP 577: Caliber Myths & Alaskan Grizzly Gauntlets with Steve Speck of EXO MTN GEAR

  Whether you’re a seasoned backcountry hunter or someone looking to plan your first multi-day backpack hunting trip this upcoming season, Steve and his crew at EXO MTN GEAR have put together one of, if not the, best educational content libraries available today.  Steve was on the show almost exactly one year ago when they first began releasing material associated with what they called The Experience Project. After multiple highly successful trips to Alaska and hundreds of hours of content released, Steve’s back to share some of the key insights and controversial conclusions they’ve drawn over the course of the past year.   And, if you like bear stories, there are more than a few of those included in this episode as well  NOTABLE QUOTES:  “I wake up at some point with the bear’s nose just rubbing on the tent fly, so I grab my 9mm, rest it on my chest, and just lay there thinking...OK....”  @huntbackcountry  EXO MTN GEAR YOUTUBE   ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  Get FREE SHIPPING from Spartan Precision Equipment with code BTK25 and be sure to check out their new Springbok line of products.  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you’re already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you’re in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, we are bringing you a live on location boot fitting from the Schnee’s flagship store in Bozeman, MT. Curt Smith, President of Schnee’s, will be going through the full boot fitting process with Adam and past podcast guest Steven Drake. Boots are without a doubt the most important piece of gear you own, and in this episode, you’ll learn what goes into a truly professional boot fitting and why Schnee’s has become legendary in this business, both for their boots and their expertise. You’ll hear how Curt guides Steven and Adam through boot selection and then helps them troubleshoot and address some common boot fitting issues. If you have questions about how to select the right boot and/or how to avoid common boot fitting issues then this is the episode you’ve been waiting for! If you’d like to reach out to Curt directly you can email him at [email protected]. Web: www.schnees.com Instagram: @schnees_montana

On this episode, Adam welcomes Caylen Wojcik on to the show. Caylen is the Director of Operations for Magpul Core and a USMC (Ret) Scout Sniper. Over the past few years, Magpul Industries’ training division, Magpul Core has begun offering a number of courses catered to the backcountry hunter: precision long range shooting, backcountry preparation and wilderness navigation. In short, integral skills for the serious or aspiring mountain hunter, taught by an exceptional team of instructors. Caylen and Adam cover all this course material in depth and then dig in on Caylen’s approach to training and preparation for the backcountry. From the keys to shooting any rifle accurately to terrain association and training programs this is another can’t miss episode. Magpul Core Website: www.magpulcore.com Magpul Website: www.magpul.com Instagram: @magpulcore