EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 45 MIN
The Battle Every Hunting Father Understands | Kevin Guillen
from The Mountain Dude Podcast · host Initial Ascent
Got questions? Send us a text!What happens when fatherhood, business, fitness, and western hunting all collide?In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Chris Young sits down with Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete to talk about the deeper side of hunting, balancing family and ambition, and why the wilderness still calls men to do hard things.Kevin shares his journey from growing up hunting ducks in California, working for Fish & Game, and eventually helping rebuild Wilderness Athlete from the ground up alongside his wife and team. The conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, intentional living, physical fitness, fatherhood, and the reality of balancing adventure with responsibilities at home.This episode goes far beyond hunting stories. It’s about purpose, discipline, gratitude, and becoming the kind of man your family can look up to.Topics in this episode:Building Wilderness AthleteEntrepreneurship in the hunting industryFatherhood and balancing hunting with family lifeWestern hunting cultureFitness and longevity for huntersBackpack hunting lessonsThe truth about social media hunting successWhy obstacles create growthStaying mentally and physically sharpIntentionality in life and the outdoorsFollow Kevin & the brands:Wilderness AthleteWestern Hunter MagazineIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder to keep climbing higher.#MountainDudePodcast #WildernessAthlete #WesternHunter #BackcountryHunting #Fatherhood #HuntingPodcast #ElkHunting #Entrepreneurship #Fitness #MountainDude Subscribe and join the journey. New episodes dropping weekly.#MountainDudePodcast #FaithGritGear #BackcountryLife #ChristianOutdoorsmen #HuntingPodcasthttps://initialascent.com/Want to watch the episode on YouTube:Click here.InstagramFacebook
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Got questions? Send us a text! What happens when fatherhood, business, fitness, and western hunting all collide? In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Chris Young sits down with Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete to talk about the deeper side of hunting, balancing family and ambition, and why the wilderness still calls men to do hard things. Kevin shares his journey from growing up hunting ducks in California, working for Fish & Game, and eventually helping rebuild Wilderness...
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