In this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions about sleeping yourself dry in a down sleeping bag, thoughts on new center-zip sleeping bag/quilt hybrid designs, a new rifle scope from Maven Optics, how to assess new gear, the value of buying used gear, the intentionality and sacrifices required for training, the value of "mini-events", and much more...

Links mentioned in this episode:
- Maven RS 1.2 Rifle Scope: https://mavenbuilt.com/products/rs1-2-2-5-15x44-ffp
- "Don't Die Cold & Wet" by John Barklow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUjR3VSEFOg
- PEAX Solace Sleeping Bag: https://www.peaxequipment.com/products/solace-15-sleeping-bag
- Exo Mtn Gear YouTube: https://youtube.com/exomountaingear
- Email Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter

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MM 212 | Your Qs on Sleep Systems, Drying-Out, & Training

Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. Join us for a lively discussion on a variety of topics related to hunting big game in the mountains. We'll be talking tactics, sharing lessons learned, swapping stories, interviewing individuals from the hunting industry, hearing the hunt stories of everyday hunters (including our podcast listeners), and getting into the nitty-gritty of backpacking gear, hunting gear, and bow/rifle setups. Contact us at any time with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com

Thanks for listening!  — Mark & Steve

Sports

Today's episode tells the story of a special father-and-son hunt for Caleb, and his son, Clayten. This past fall, when Clayten was just 12-years-old, he was able to kill his first Dall Sheep in Alaska's Wrangell Mountains.

Not only is this a cool story, it is a great insight into hunting with youth. No matter the age of the hunter, or the species being pursued, there are lessons that can be learned about how to get youth involved in hunting as you listen to Clayten share his unique perspective on hunting in this podcast.

Clayten's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlaskanHooligans
Caleb's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleb_trailboss

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460 | A 12-year-old's Alaskan Dall Sheep Hunt

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss when steep slopes are too steep, how to select a camp location when hunting near the top of the mountain, more follow-up on footwear from the Death Hike (and the use of trail running shoes for hunting), and how bear scouting and hunting is affected by the presence of elk and deer.

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MM 220 | How Steep Is Too Steep? Plus bear scouting, footwear choices, and more...

"I won the hunting lottery yesterday and saw I was a sole tag winner for a ram tag in a unit here in Colorado. I never thought it would happen!"

That is part of an email that we received from a podcast listener, Joe. Now, after the hunt, Joe joins us on the show to discuss how he prepared for this hunt. What he learned during the hunt. And how the ultimate success of harvesting his ram came to be.

This episode is both entertaining, and also informational for anyone who is planning a hunt that is for a new species, or in a new place.

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459 | Colorado Bighorn Sheep Hunt (A Listener Story)

Steve, Mark, & Jakey share some exciting announcements on upcoming Exo-related events, and also answer your listener questions about Death Hike gear, in-person events, getting sponsored in the hunting industry, create comfort gear items for the backcountry, and more.

Links mentioned in this episode:
- Golf Tournament: jake(at)exomtngear.com
- Exo Warehouse Sale: https://forms.gle/x35kpJTVnMsmNNdy6
- Voltaren Pain Gel: https://amzn.to/3UoqJst
- HydroFlask Trail Series Bottle: https://amzn.to/3Uq9pU3

MM 219 | Exo Warehouse Sale, Golf Tournament, & Listener Questions

Join Mark & Steve as they interview four participants of this year's Death Hike, to find out what each of them took away from the experience.

Be sure to also listen to Episode 457 where Steve & Mark recap the plan for the 2024 Death Hike in the Grand Canyon, how they prepared, and ultimately, how the adventure unfolded.

Video, Photo, Gear Links, & More: exomtngear.com/2024-death-hike

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MM 212 | Your Qs on Sleep Systems, Drying-Out, & Training

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