Initial Ascent

Initial Ascent Backcountry hunting packs that help you carry heavy loads comfortably | Simple Design | Modular Functionality | www.initialascent.com
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Show season! We’re fired up.We’ll be out meeting you, fitting packs, and talking all things backcountry.Where will we se...
01/15/2026

Show season! We’re fired up.
We’ll be out meeting you, fitting packs, and talking all things backcountry.
Where will we see you?

01/13/2026

Real talk on hunting, family, faith, and finding balance in a full season of life. Dennis and Chris recap their fall hunts, the lessons learned, and why priorities matter more than tags. 🎙️🏔️

Spring bear season is closer than it feels. Long glassing sessions, steep country, and heavy loads, preparation starts n...
01/13/2026

Spring bear season is closer than it feels. Long glassing sessions, steep country, and heavy loads, preparation starts now.

Seasons change, but the passion for the mountains stays.Carry Heavy Loads More Comfortably!
01/09/2026

Seasons change, but the passion for the mountains stays.

Carry Heavy Loads More Comfortably!

How do you attach your tripod to your pack? We see it multiple ways and are curious about more options.
01/07/2026

How do you attach your tripod to your pack?

We see it multiple ways and are curious about more options.

01/06/2026

On this episode of The Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with for a part 2

We talk discipline, responsibility, faith, and what it really takes to stay consistent year after year. This one goes beyond tactics, it’s about doing the work long before the season and becoming harder to break, in the mountains and in life.

As the year turns, we’re grateful for the miles behind us and motivated by the ones ahead.Let’s keep moving forward toge...
01/05/2026

As the year turns, we’re grateful for the miles behind us and motivated by the ones ahead.
Let’s keep moving forward together.

Some of the best packouts of 2025! Did you have a good packet this year?
01/03/2026

Some of the best packouts of 2025!
Did you have a good packet this year?

Training and diet doesn’t wait until August, it starts NOW! Throw some weight in your pack and stay in shape.You may not...
12/31/2025

Training and diet doesn’t wait until August, it starts NOW!
Throw some weight in your pack and stay in shape.
You may not be getting younger, but you can get stronger and smarter!

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12/30/2025

Go check out the second episode with our friends, .bishop and .yeah over at .
Good gear isn’t accidental.
It’s tested, broken, rebuilt, and tested again.

Enjoy the laughs and enjoy the gear!

The Mountain Dude Podcast

Christmas is a reminder to pause, be present, and hold close what matters most. For us, it’s the celebration of the birt...
12/25/2025

Christmas is a reminder to pause, be present, and hold close what matters most. For us, it’s the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior. We’re deeply thankful for this community and the journey we share together.

Merry Christmas
-IA Team

12/25/2025

Some stories aren’t meant to be optimized, they’re meant to be felt.

In this episode, we sit down with and talk about:
• Building films without chasing the algorithm
• Letting nature tell the truth — no preaching
• The evolution of a storyteller
• A brutal mountain goat hunt that shows reality, not highlights
• Why consistency and meaning matter more than numbers

If you care about honest work, real struggle, and stories that last — this one’s for you.

🎙️ Episode is live now.
Listen on the Mountain Dude Podcast.

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