Ep. 007: The “Hybrid Hunter Athlete” w/ Steven Laughter from Way Up West Outdoors

In this episode of the Run the Rack Outdoors Podcast, Weston Homa interviews Steven from Way Up West Outdoors, who shares his journey from military life to becoming a dedicated outdoorsman and hunter. They discuss the upcoming spring bear hunting season, the importance of training and scouting, and the mental challenges faced during hunting and ultra-marathon running. Steven recounts his experience hunting a bull in Wyoming, emphasizing the physical and mental demands of the sport. The conversation highlights the significance of preparation, perseverance, and the joy of pursuing hard challenges in the outdoors.Chapters:00:00 Spring Bear Season 10:29 Background and Journey to Idaho18:15 The Impact of Rising Tag Prices27:29 Training for Hunting and Fitness36:36 The Hybrid Athlete Approach44:09 Mental Resilience in Endurance Sports50:41 Overcoming Challenges in Hunting56:24 Navigating Wyoming's Hunting Seasons01:04:40 Balancing Passion and Life01:10:24 Looking Ahead: Future Hunting PlansResources:Website/Blog:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://runtherackoutdoors.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wayupwestoutdoors/Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:⁠