EP 610: What Actually Works – 10 Plus Years of Training Without a Gym
Release Date: 05/07/2026
EP 624: Comparing BC & Wyoming Elk Hunting
Beyond the Kill
Repeat guest, Tanner Dannish, founder of , joins the show for a recap of his eventful September elk season in BC and a debrief with Adam on his Wyoming archery elk hunt. Two vastly different hunts with two very different outcomes. @frontiersmengear --------------------------- TRUSTED PARTNERS: For over 100 years has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new rangefinders, is the choice for those who accept no compromises. is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your ...
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EP 623: The New Leica GEOVID MAX – The Most Sophisticated Binos on the Market
Beyond the Kill
When it comes to gear and equipment for mountain and backcountry hunting, regardless of the species you pursue, it’s a short list of items that truly make a difference season after season. Those with experience know that your boots and your pack are the most critical. You can get it done with an old rifle. The latest bow may or may not be worth the expenditure. There are more apparel and camo options than ever before. But binoculars are on that short list of truly crucial gear. They’re likely always on you, right on your chest. Drop your pack to make a...
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EP 622: The Backcountry Stove System Truly Built for Hunters – Rough Ridge Stove Co.
Beyond the Kill
The list of gear that dominates attention in our space is long. Apparel, rifles, bows, tents, sleeping bags, packs, boots, optics...but when was the last time you really thought about your backcountry stove system? Well, brothers Chris and Josh, the two founders of , did think about stoves. A lot. The launch of their truly differentiated stove system is a classic entrepreneurial story of being so fed up with the options available, that they went and built the very product they wanted but couldn’t find anywhere else. Their Cook System took years to develop, test, refine...
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EP 621: A Lifetime of Strength with Jeff Sokol
Beyond the Kill
There are a lot of ways to get fit, and most methods will get some form of results. But if you’re looking to build the strength and capacity to handle long days in the field, for days on end, and want to be able to confidently tackle rugged country year after year, you need to choose wisely. Return on time invested matters. Risk of injury matters. Over-training matters. Access to equipment matters. Because at the end of the day, consistency produces the best results, especially as we age, and the demands of life stack up. Regardless of...
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EP 620: It’s Not How Big It Is, It’s How You Use It with Colton Bagnoli
Beyond the Kill
When it comes to really getting to the bottom of anything new, exciting or interesting in the shooting or ballistics space, as it relates to hunting, it’s a pretty short list of people you can trust to give you the straight goods...especially when it comes to actual hunting experience. “Pap” is one of those sources. Some time is spent discussing yet another trip to Africa, and why his passion for African hunting is even more intense than it was after his last trip and then the conversation transitions to one of the truly hot topics in hunting ballistics at present: the proven...
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EP 619: Saving Money and Finding Elk with Kevin Toye
Beyond the Kill
It's easy to get swept up in the latest and greatest piece of kit, but what really makes a difference in the field? Kev Toye is an experienced BC-based hunter who has spent most of his life chasing critters in BC, Alberta and more recently Manitoba. Now a dedicated bowhunter, he's been around long enough to know when it's worth spending money on gear and when good enough is good enough. As a total elk nut, Kev also shares his thoughts on what works and what doesn't and how to figure out the most appropriate...
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EP 618: The Oldest Way of Life There Is
Beyond the Kill
Regardless of the weapon you carry afield, there’s something for you in this episode. Grit. Courage. Adventures earned the hard way. It’s all covered. Ron is the founder of , a publication he runs alongside his wife out of a small town in rural Ontario. If you’re someone that spends most of your days dreaming about being in wild places and having wild adventures, you’re going to want to check out Trad Hunters, even if you’re not a bowhunter or a traditional bowhunter. Ron shares the real inspiration...
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EP 617: Training & Recovery Strategies That Help You Execute When It Matters with Rob Wilson
Beyond the Kill
Rob Wilson is a human performance coach, educator and author with significant experience training professional fighters and all branches of the military, but especially those within the special operations community. He brings a very practical, grounded perspective to what an appropriately designed training program looks like, how to think about recovery (what some might call self-care), and how easily practiced breathing techniques could make the difference between a missed opportunity and achieving your goals this season. @thecheckenginelight ...
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EP 616: Bears and Ballistics with NMO
Beyond the Kill
The ever practical and ever salty NMO is back for his annual pre-guiding season episode. We get the story from his recent bear hunt and then dig into his thoughts on some of the hot topics in cartridges, calibers and ballistics within the hunting community. @nmo --------------------------- TRUSTED PARTNERS: For over 100 years has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new rangefinders, is the choice for those who accept no compromises. is...
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EP 615: Capability Over Marketing with Mr. G of Spartan Precision Equipment
Beyond the Kill
Are we living through an era where the ability to market a product has overtaken the importance of that product’s ability to perform in the field? We are constantly being sold new, better, and more technologically advanced tools. But do they perform when it matters? Do they live up to the hype? Do they actually make you a better or more competent hunter or shooter? Or are they just incredibly well marketed? As the founder of , Mr. G has spent the last number of years growing Spartan from an upstart with a single product to a meaningful player within the...
info_outlineOn this episode, Adam rolls solo and shares his lessons, mistakes, observations, and thoughts on how to sift through what’s really necessary when it comes to physical preparation and training for backcountry hunting pursuits. No gym needed.
After more than 10 years of training almost exclusively at home using a very basic equipment setup, Adam’s thoughts are especially applicable to those balancing busy lives and those looking to save time, money and stay consistent.
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CONSERVATION ORGS TO SUPPORT:
Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.
Go to Wild Sheep Society of BC to become a member, enter raffles, buy merch and support BC’s wild sheep populations.
Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.