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In this episode, we sit down with “Hollywood” Dave Beronio, elite athlete, guide, packout machine, and wedding officiant with over 1,500 ceremonies under his belt. From the ski slopes of Lake Tahoe to hauling 50 animals a year off Utah’s peaks, Dave’s story is one of relentless drive and intentional living. He opens up about the training and nutrition that keep him going year-round, the spiritual mindset that guides his every step, and the iconic "Beronio Packout" method that’s changing the way hunters carry heavy loads in the backcountry.

What to expect:

Dave’s journey from the U.S. Ski Team to guiding full-time in the West

The story behind his leap into televised hunting with Outback Outdoors

How he packs out elk, moose, and more, with all quarters, in one trip

Daily fitness, diet, and mindset routines that fuel 40+ packouts a year

Why being in service, not being the hero, is his ultimate pursuit

His deep reflections on grit, failure, and leaving it all on the mountain

How Initial Ascent packs changed the game, and his back

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