Ep. 419: 13 Things You Should Know Before Your First Western Hunt w/ Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack Mule

Beau Martonik is joined by Todd Bumgardner, strength and conditioning coach, author, and founder of Human Predator Pack Mule. He trains Tier 1 tactical operators, backcountry hunters, and everyone in between while hunting all over the country himself. They discuss some critical things to prepare for a western hunt, including physical training, building mental toughness, combatting altitude sickness, building hunt plans, emergency preparedness, food planning, and much more! You can find more information on these topics by signing up for our exclusive email series here.

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:05 - Reconnecting and Catching Up

00:06:38 - Training Updates and Programs

00:08:06 - The Evolution of Human Predator Pack Mule

00:11:58 - Preparing for Western Hunts

00:13:06 - Email Series for Eastern Hunters

00:15:40 - The Hunting Fitness Industry

00:18:56 - Common Misconceptions in Hunting Fitness

00:25:30 - The Importance of Time in Training

00:33:55 - Tackling Packing Challenges

00:41:03 - Focus on Mobility Training

00:46:06 - Combatting Altitude Sickness

00:52:25 - Altitude Awareness

00:52:48 - Strength vs. Cardio

00:56:16 - Importance of Strength Training

00:58:48 - Endurance and Cardio Training

01:07:19 - Backcountry Nutrition

01:12:28 - Building a Hunt Plan

01:26:15 - Emergency Preparedness

01:30:42 - Should I Stay or Go?

01:36:25 - Final Thoughts and Resources


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