Ep. 28: Spike Camp - You Can Never Be Too Prepared For The Mountains

Ep. 28: Spike Camp - You Can Never Be Too Prepared For The Mountains

From In Pursuit by MeatEater

February 19, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

Rich Froning and the Mayhem hunt team discuss their recent activities and upcoming hunting experiences in the Colorado mountains.

Join Rich Froning and the Mayhem hunt team as they dive into all things happening at Mayhem Hunt. From a brewing 5K grudge match and Ironman training to a 24-hour trail relay, fitness is front and center as always. The crew recaps their whirlwind trip through the NWTF Convention and Western Hunt Expo, where new connections were made and new hunts potentially landed on the calendar. They tease an exciting fall lineup that includes archery antelope, elk, mule deer, and a backcountry spring bear hunt that's equal parts exciting and uncertain. The big news? Hunt Camp is coming. Rich and the team break down their vision for an intimate beginner-to-intermediate Western hunting experience set in the Colorado mountains. Think full bow setups, glassing breakouts, pack skills, rucking, and plenty of campfire time. Whether you've never been out West or just want to tighten up your game, this episode gives you a first look at what to expect. Connect with  Rich Froning MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Rich Froning

Topics covered

  • hunting
  • fitness
  • outdoor skills
  • preparation
  • events

Keywords

  • hunting preparation
  • fitness training
  • Mayhem Hunt
  • NWTF Convention
  • Western Hunt Expo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mayhem Hunt, MeatEater

Places: Colorado

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