About this episode
Rich Froning discusses the Mayhem Hunt Prep Camp and the essential skills needed for new hunters in the backcountry.
On this episode of In Pursuit, Rich Froning recaps the first Mayhem Hunt Prep Camp in Colorado. From a 24-hour mountain bike race in Amarillo straight into 11 days in the mountains, the crew breaks down what it took to build a camp designed around real backcountry preparation. The episode covers mock pack outs, land navigation, reading topo maps, shooting bows and rifles at distance, gear lessons, altitude workouts, glassing, bushwhacking, and the reality of what it takes to get an animal off the mountain. Rich and the crew also share stories from camp, lessons learned from the athletes who came out, and what they would build into next year’s version, including overnight backcountry work and mock hunts. Fitness matters, but being ready in the backcountry takes more than being in shape. This episode is all about preparation, toughness, and learning the skills before the stakes are real. 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 preparation
- backcountry skills
- fitness
- mountain biking
- gear lessons
- land navigation
Keywords
- hunting
- backcountry
- fitness
- gear
- navigation
- skills
- mountain biking
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MeatEater
Places: Colorado, Amarillo
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