Listen to This Episode Join Cooper Faassen from Oryx Outdoors as he sits down this week live at the Western Hunting Expo with host Weston Homa. This episode will ignite your drive to push through adversity and get you ready for the toughest hunts—whether you’re coming from the East Coast or the Mountain West. Discover […]
Ep. 051: Oryx Outdoors: Do HARD Things & Build CONFIDENCE w/ Cooper Faassen Read More »
Background I have been hunting my entire life. Growing up in Pennsylvania, my hunting looked a little different than it does now in Idaho. Back then, it meant long sits in a ladder stand on Dad’s property. There’s nothing wrong with that kind of hunting. I’m a huge advocate for simply being outside, a part
Listen to This Episode Summary In this episode of the Run the Rack Outdoors podcast, host Brad Brooks discusses the journey of Argali, a company that started from a passion for filmmaking and evolved into a leading provider of hunting gear. He shares insights into the design philosophy behind their products, the challenges faced during
Ep. 050: Connection to Place: Discovering ARGALI & Passion for Adventure w/ Brad Brooks Read More »
Listen to This Episode Most runners and hunters overlook the brutal mental grind of ultra distances—until Omar Lopez shares how conquering 100-milers taught him resilience that fuels both the mountains and the marathon. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode will reshape your mindset and prove that endurance is as much mental as
Ep. 049: Marathons to Mountains: Endurance Running & Backcountry Hunting w/ Omar Lopez Read More »
Listen to This Episode Most hunters overlook the power of storytelling—until now. Logan Romney, creator of Creative Hunter Media, reveals how crafting compelling hunt films transforms your passion into a lasting legacy. Want to capture the true adventure and keep your hunts alive for generations? This episode shows you how.Dive into Logan’s journey from wildlife
Ep. 048: The Creative Hunter: The ART of Crafting a HUNT FILM w/ Logan Romney Read More »
Listen to This Episode Join us for an inspiring conversation with Cameron Hanes, a world-class bowhunter and ultramarathon runner, as he shares his journey from self-doubt to becoming a symbol of resilience and purpose. In this episode, Cam discusses how he transformed his life by mastering his mindset, embracing challenges, and relentlessly pursuing his highest
Ep. 047: KEEP HAMMERING: Bowhunting, Running, & Life w/ Cameron Hanes Read More »
I began hunting in the West several years ago. When it came to field dressing an animal, the only experience I had was “gutting” a whitetail— just like how everyone else in my family did here in Pennsylvania. One of the first things I had to figure out once we committed to our first western
Packing Out Big Game Made Easy: How the “Packout” Has Changed My Hunting Forever Read More »
Setting the scene The date is September 22nd. The sun is at its highest point above the mountains. It is Day 6 of your scheduled eight-day elk hunt. You haven’t felt this type of exhaustion since high school football conditioning practice. The evenings and mornings have been quiet. The elk are not bugling like the
Training for Hunting Read More »
Hunting. Why do we do it? This is something I find myself thinking about a lot. Whether I am sitting in a tree on an oak flat looking for whitetails or in the mountains at 12,000 feet glassing mule deer. Even though there are many moments where I feel “right at home”, there are other
Don’t fall into the trap. I remember my first elk hunt in Colorado. Gosh, I had so many close encounters. I felt like I was righttt below the success threshold. I found elk. I was so close so many times. What was I missing? Ah-ha! I know what it is. It didn’t take me long
It’s not your hunting gear Read More »