Ep. 69: HIGH COUNTRY: Elk Scouting Recap & Lightweight Pack Dump

Ep. 69: HIGH COUNTRY: Elk Scouting Recap & Lightweight Pack Dump

LIVE on the mountain, host Weston Homa shares his experience of summer scouting in Idaho for elk and mule deer. Weston also breaks down his lightweight gear setup, showing how pack, clothing, and gear choices kept him mobile, comfortable, and effective in high-alpine terrain. You'll learn concrete tips for high-country scouting, like reading burn areas for elk activity, understanding terrain folds preferred by mule deer, and finding water sources that can make or break a hunt. Dive into the real highs and lows of mountain hunting, and get inspired to hit your next trip with renewed purpose and smarter strategies. 00:00 — Welcome + Solo scouting recap Weston opens the episode, sets the scene, and previews the lessons learned.00:29 — Lightweight backpacking setup He explains his ultra-light gear approach and how he’s fitting multiple days into a 2200-cubic-inch pack.02:24 — Scouting mindset: high country, no motorized access Weston shares how he chooses hunting areas and why he prefers remote, hard-to-reach terrain.04:22 — Getting into camp and glassing the high country He describes the approach hike, setting camp, and moving into alpine terrain to start glassing.05:19 — Elk found in every basin Weston talks about seeing elk throughout the high country and why the area looked so productive.06:16 — Dangerous fall on loose scree He recounts a scary slip on steep alpine terrain and the lesson to be more careful in exposed country.08:40 — Why the elk are up high Weston explains the food, water, and safety factors that keep elk in the high basins right now.11:02 — Lower country scouting + rut sign He shifts into a different area to look for more sign, including trails, rubs, and timbered bedding areas.14:22 — Mule deer terrain and access Weston breaks down what mule deer want, including terrain folds, micro-drainages6:49 — Evening glassing and deer movement He shares how deer started moving late and how the terrain produced multiple good sightings.18:18 — Burn areas and fresh growth Weston highlights old burns as excellent feed sources for deer and elk and a key e-scouting tip.20:15 — Reflection on progress and effectiveness He reflects on how far he’s come and how good it feels to be finding animals consistently.21:13 — Gear dump: optics and digiscoping setup Weston starts breaking down his optics, tripod, and digiscoping gear.24:06 — On Glass system + bino adapter He explains the setup he uses for filming and how the adapter system makes field use easier.25:04 — Stove and cooking system Weston shows his tiny stove setup and compares it to his old, louder stove.27:26 — Sleep system: puffy, pad, and quilt He walks through his insulation, sleeping pad, and quilt choices for summer scouting.31:17 — Tent and pack setup Partners: Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 10% off your next order! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://tinyurl.com/yeay296d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/yeay296d] On Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9ab⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9ab] Website/Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://runtherackoutdoors.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://runtherackoutdoors.com/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:]

Ep. 68: The ELK HUSTLE: How to Find Success & Grind Out Your Elk Hunt w/ Will Meyers

Will Meyers joins host Weston Homa to share his mindset as a true public land grinders who finds a way to punch tags year after year. Discover how understanding elk behavior, creating effective, and mental toughness leads to elk encounters that turn into bull tags — even in heavily pressured areas. Will breaks down common mistakes that rookies make and why confidence, patience, and readiness to fail are the real keys to success. Whether you're chasing elk in Idaho or planning your next western hunt, this episode supplies the mental edge, tactical insights, and motivation to take your game to the next level. Chapters: * 00:00) Introduction to Will Myers and his elk hunting background * (02:22) Will’s approach to working hard in both real estate and mountain hunting * (03:46) Preparing for the upcoming EXO Death Hike and ultra marathon events * (07:05) Best timeframes for elk hunting in September and how terrain affects success * (09:00) How weather and pressure influence elk movement and rut behavior * (11:25) Optimal hunting windows based on multiple years of experience * (14:41) The significance of dark timber and water in elk habitat * (19:38) The importance of understanding elk body temps and comfort zones * (24:43) Challenges of solo hunting and call setup strategies * (30:30) The mindset of embracing failure and adapting tactics * (32:36) Pre-season scouting tips and identifying key elk sanctuary areas * (39:33) The concept of elk “creating a nest” for rut preparation * (44:45) Maintaining mental toughness through tough hunting conditions * (55:06) Transitioning from mountain hunter to ultra-distance athlete * (58:58) Connecting with Will Myers on social media & upcoming do-it-yourself adventures * (60:39) Final thoughts on adventure, mindset, and what's next Partners: Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 10% off your next order! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://tinyurl.com/yeay296d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/yeay296d] On Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9ab⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9ab] Website/Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://runtherackoutdoors.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://runtherackoutdoors.com/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/] https://www.instagram.com/willis_meyers/ https://www.instagram.com/id_archeryhunts/ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:]

Ep. 67: 100-MILER Training: Developing an Ultramarathon Training Plan & Update

Host Weston Homa breaks down how to build a plan to run an ultramarathon as well as provides an update on his training for The Hood 100 miler. This episode breaks down how to structure your weekly mileage around hours on feet, incorporate back-to-back long runs for mental toughness, and match your long training sessions to the elevation profile of your race. He also dives deep into fueling strategies, hydration, and gear essentials, revealing what works (and what doesn’t) for long days on rugged terrain. Whether you're contemplating your first 50K or wanted to get more in shape for hunting season, Weston’s straightforward advice will leave you motivated to start training smarter, longer, and with purpose. Chapters: . 0:01 — Welcome + why this episode is different Weston opens with a shift from hunting content to running, and introduces the Hood Hundred. 1. 0:30 — Training for the Hood Hundred He explains why he wants to share his ultra training, nutrition, and planning approach. 2. 1:26 — Weston’s running background A look at his path from a non-runner to Boston Marathon qualifier and ultra runner. 3. 4:16 — Western States and the big picture He breaks down the prestige, difficulty, and qualification system for Western States 100. 4. 7:07 — Race progression and ultra lessons learned From his first race win to stepping up in distance and learning hard lessons in 70-mile and 100-mile races. 5. 12:24 — Hood Hundred course + goals Details on the race, Mount Hood, elevation gain, and the Western States qualifier goal. 6. 13:53 — Books and podcasts that shaped his thinking The books and ultra-running podcasts he uses to learn and stay motivated. 7. 15:42 — Building an ultra training plan Easy runs, speed work, and long runs, plus how those differ for marathon versus ultra prep. 8. 19:12 — Volume, time on feet, and smart progression Why ultra success is more about durability, hours, and elevation than pure speed. 9. 20:11 — Weekly mileage, deloads, and training by time Rules of thumb for increasing volume and recovering intelligently. 10. 27:46 — Back-to-back long runs Why training on tired legs matters and how he uses it to prepare for races. 11. 30:42 — Daily training routine + life structure A real look at balancing early-morning training, work, and recovery. 12. 33:08 — Nutrition and fueling for endurance Calories, carbs, whole foods, and why he keeps his diet clean and high-carb. 13. 39:40 — Fueling runs the right way Carbs per hour, calories per hour, sodium intake, and how he plans his long-run fueling. 14. 49:28 — Gear that helps on long runs Electrolytes, vest setup, poles, wipes, shoes, and socks. 15. 57:13 — The “why” behind doing hard things Why he trains for ultras and how it connects to mountain hunting and identity. Partners: Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 10% off your next order! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://tinyurl.com/yeay296d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/yeay296d] On Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9ab [https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9ab] Website/Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://runtherackoutdoors.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://runtherackoutdoors.com/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:]

Ep. 66: BROTHER BEAR: Hunt Recap, Woodsmanship, & Lifelong Memories w/ Hunter Homa

LIVE on the mountain, Hunter Homa joins the podcast for thisspecial episode with brother and host Weston Homa. Listen in to the recap of their most recent black bear hunt in Idaho where Hunter was able to tag out on a great mountain bruin. Hunter also shares his years of outdoors experience, from trapping to bowhunting, and how mastering the details—like scouting, baiting, and patience—can increase your chances offinding success.  Whether it's setting up the perfect bait site, reading terrain features, or understanding an animal’s natural behavior, these foundational tactics can be the difference between a missedopportunity and a successful kill. Tune in to be inspired to think like a master and hunt like a pro. Partners: Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 10% off your next order! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://tinyurl.com/yeay296d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/yeay296d] Website/Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://runtherackoutdoors.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://runtherackoutdoors.com/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/] https://www.instagram.com/hunterhoma/ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:]

Ep. 65: Do EPIC Stuff: Navigating Fear, Evaluating Risk, & Pursuing Adventure w/ Trevor Thompson

Former Navy SEAL turned backcountry hunter, BASE jumper, and photographer , Trevor Thompson sits down with host Weston Homa this week to reveal the mindset and habits that allow him to push past fear, endure impossible conditions, and chase epic experiences worldwide. In this conversation, Trevor breaks down how to reframe fear as fuel for courage and the importance of incremental training — stacking evidence of your ability to handle tough situations before the real test. Learn about the mindset of elite performers and why they’re driven by internal motivation and intrinsic purpose. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just starting to explore your limits, failing forward, and turning discomfort into growth — this epsiode is for you! Chapters: 1. Introduction and Background 2. Life as a Navy SEAL 3. Transition to Adventure and Hunting 4. Mindset and Overcoming Fear 5. Hunting Stories and Techniques 6. Base Jumping and Risk Management 7. Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Partners: Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 10% off your next order! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://tinyurl.com/yeay296d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/yeay296d] Website/Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://runtherackoutdoors.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://runtherackoutdoors.com/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/] https://www.instagram.com/trevor.p.thompson/ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:]