Aron Snyder

Date: 2020-06-30 | Duration: 3h 1m

Episode Overview

Aron Snyder dives deep into the rugged world of traditional bowhunting, sharing vivid stories from his early days living off the grid and hunting with a recurve bow. He reflects on the challenges and ethics of shooting at long distances with traditional equipment, recounting moments of both frustration and triumph in the wilderness. Snyder’s passion for self-reliance shines through as he discusses the physical demands of packing out game and the mental toughness required to thrive in remote, unforgiving terrain. The conversation also explores Snyder’s personal journey with health and fitness, including his battles with migraines, the impact of lifestyle choices, and his disciplined approach to training for endurance in the backcountry. He touches on the importance of navigation skills, wilderness survival, and the value of being comfortable with discomfort. Throughout, Snyder offers candid insights into the realities of living close to nature, the camaraderie of hunting trips, and the respect owed to wildlife and the environment. His stories blend humor, grit, and practical wisdom, painting a compelling picture of a life dedicated to traditional outdoor pursuits and resilience.

About Aron Snyder

Aron Snyder is the President of Kifaru International, a leading manufacturer of high-performance outdoor gear, specializing in hunting and backpacking equipment. With a wealth of experience in the wilderness and an unwavering passion for adventure, Aron has established himself as a respected voice in the outdoor community. He also hosts the KifaruCast podcast, where he shares insights on various topics from gear reviews to survival strategies, appealing to both seasoned outdoorsmen and newcomers alike. Known for his candid storytelling and practical advice, Aron captivates audiences with his deep understanding of the outdoors and commitment to sustainable practices.

Key Moments

– Traditional Archery
– Backpacking Hunting
– Wilderness Survival
– Outdoor Navigation
– Physical Fitness
– Health and Nutrition
– Migraine Management
– Wildlife Encounters
– Hunting Ethics
– Gear and Equipment
– Mental Toughness
– Altitude Sickness
– Conservation
– Outdoor Photography
– Dietary Supplements
– Personal Development
– Family and Parenting
– Outdoor Community
– Outdoor Challenges
– Traditional Bow Hunting
0:01:22 – Living primitively without phone or computer
0:04:21 – Shooting recurve bows at long distances
0:09:13 – First successful mule deer shot with recurve bow
0:14:14 – Using rocks to coax deer for a better shot
0:17:53 – Story of Cynthia Ann Parker abduction
0:20:20 – Growing up in Oregon logging community
0:23:01 – Drive and nervousness of non-affluent childhood
0:28:17 – Description of a nine-mile long trail
0:35:41 – Health impacts of inactivity during lockdowns
0:40:39 – Advocacy for diet and lifestyle advice
0:44:47 – Struggles with chewing tobacco and health
0:48:24 – Migraine pain causing esophagus rubbing
0:53:01 – Kidney stone surgery and diet adjustments
1:01:46 – Survival without food and water timelines
1:06:38 – Toughness over gear obsession in hunting
1:10:46 – Purchasing Kafaru gear and goat hunt experience
1:21:56 – Using compass and map for navigation
1:27:48 – Learning from near-death experiences in wilderness
1:33:10 – Cognitive effects of dehydration in the wild
1:36:07 – Calling in a grizzly bear during hunt
1:39:39 – Remote wilderness challenges and injuries
1:44:21 – Swollen hands and steroid treatment in wilderness
1:47:31 – Hiking nine miles with pulmonary edema
1:51:00 – Finding nearest hospital after wilderness emergency
2:02:44 – Cooking and eating beaver tail
2:03:18 – Honey badger behavior and wildlife encounters
2:08:05 – Size and strength of wild chimpanzees
2:11:08 – First successful animal kill story
2:14:04 – Public perception of hunting dangerous animals
2:18:12 – Support for social protests and societal issues
2:22:33 – Challenges of obesity and diabetes in society
2:25:20 – Making traditional arrows and craftsmanship
2:31:37 – Difficulty of traditional bow hunting
2:35:46 – Addiction to archery and sustaining interest
2:38:51 – Impressive female competitors in fitness
2:40:05 – Steroid use and health consequences
2:45:11 – Depression after stopping steroid use
2:48:34 – Motivational advice for physical fitness

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 What's up, brother? Good to see you, man. We finally did this. Starting point is 00:00:28 When are you going to get Snyder on? Starting point is 00:00:40 Got to keep it moving. Starting point is 00:01:03 if you don't text them right back they they'll send you question marks like, question, question. Starting point is 00:01:22 Didn't have a phone, no computer, lived in the woods, slept on a Therm-a-Rest air mattress. Starting point is 00:01:44 So I slept on a Therm-a-Rest air mattress in my, you know, you bring I wanted to hunt a lot, get out in the woods a lot. So I slept on a Thermarest air mattress in my, you know, Starting point is 00:02:05 She's like, who the fuck are you? Like, we're in walmart they're like snyder and she's like is that a Starting point is 00:03:00 Yeah. Starting point is 00:03:37 and you've got to be able to get out with an animal on your back Starting point is 00:03:58 He was the, not the, you know, people get sensitive about that. Starting point is 00:04:21 Like, I'm the first dude that shoots a recurve that, you has somewhat known where for people that don't follow hunting let me explain you Starting point is 00:05:06 and I would have stick bow guys come down to me and tell me I'm unethical for shooting that distance, Starting point is 00:05:24 It was weird. It was weird. Starting point is 00:05:41 And you take a guy, you know you know shooting whatever 290 feet per Starting point is 00:06:21 you you decided to go to a recurve bow yeah 100 which is for people Starting point is 00:07:00 You know he can get into a small group at a hundred. John Dudley, the same thing. It's very accurate. Starting point is 00:07:40 home, I'm having her film me breaking down things. So I thought, well, we're going to see if I can, Starting point is 00:08:15 This shouldn't be a problem. Starting point is 00:08:42 Well, and I was lucky because I had that whole family there to help me, right? Starting point is 00:09:13 And I finally sque...

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