There’s something special about sheep hunters. If you’ve ever walked into Sheep Week—whether in Reno, Idaho, or British Columbia—you’ve felt it. The camaraderie. The passion. The stories traded in hallways between old friends and first-time attendees. It’s a community built on grit, conservation, and a shared respect for wild places. And increasingly, it’s a community embracing a truth that more hunters are beginning to understand: Success in the mountains starts long before opening day....

A conversation Eastman's Elevated We were forunate to sit down with Brian Barney and Eastman's Elevated to talk about nutrition while training FOR the mountains and how to manage your fuel ON the mountain itself. 3 Short Takeaways for Backcountry Hunters Fueling depends on context: High-output backcountry hunts demand different nutrition strategies than everyday life—fast carbs and calorie-dense foods can be performance tools, not liabilities. Consistency beats extremes: Sustainable...

You can checkout the entire episode about the origins and future of backpacking food with Greenbelly Meals Founder, Chris Cage here: From Trail Miles to Meal Bars: The Story Behind Green Belly Meals . Featuring Chris Cage, Founder of Green Belly Meals. Most people in the outdoor world know Green Belly Meals . The brand’s Meal To-Go bars have become a staple for backpackers, thru-hikers, and backcountry hunters who need serious calories in a compact, no-nonsense format. What fewer people know...