OL's resident mountain hunter Tyler Freel separates fact from all the fiction surrounding backcountry gear, prep, and execution. Here's what matters, and what to do when it all goes sideways.

Read the full story here: https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/hunting-west-diy-reality/

This episode is brought to you by Federal Terminal Ascent.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Hosted by editor in chief Alex Robinson.

Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs.

Guest is staff writer Tyler Freel.

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