Got questions? Send us a text! This episode pulls back the curtain on Dennis Stokes, co-founder of Initial Ascent, in a way you’ve never heard before. It’s not about how the company started (you can find that story elsewhere). This is about Dennis, himself, his upbringing, battles with pride, lessons learned through failure, and the relentless mindset that shaped him. From dirt roads in rural Florida to Division I football fields and faith-fueled business ventures in Idaho, Dennis shares how...
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Got questions? Send us a text! This episode pulls back the curtain on Dennis Stokes, co-founder of Initial Ascent, in a way you’ve never heard before. It’s not about how the company started (you can find that story elsewhere). This is about Dennis, himself, his upbringing, battles with pride, lessons learned through failure, and the relentless mindset that shaped him. From dirt roads in rural Florida to Division I football fields and faith-fueled business ventures in Idaho, Dennis shares how...
When the Shot Doesn’t Hit… What Hunting Teaches You - Chris Young
The Mountain Dude Podcast
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1 week ago
When the Shot Doesn’t Hit… What Hunting Teaches You - Chris Young
Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Chris Young sits down to recap his 2025 early season — chasing antelope across Idaho’s high desert, learning through missed shots, and staying grounded through it all. From spot-and-stalk bowhunting challenges to lessons in faith, family, and perseverance, Chris dives deep into what hunting really teaches you when things don’t go as planned. This one’s packed with real, raw insight every hunter can relate to — the h...
The Mountain Dude Podcast
Got questions? Send us a text! This episode pulls back the curtain on Dennis Stokes, co-founder of Initial Ascent, in a way you’ve never heard before. It’s not about how the company started (you can find that story elsewhere). This is about Dennis, himself, his upbringing, battles with pride, lessons learned through failure, and the relentless mindset that shaped him. From dirt roads in rural Florida to Division I football fields and faith-fueled business ventures in Idaho, Dennis shares how...
