MASTERING WIND AND THERMALS FOR MOUNTAIN HUNTING | 🎙️ EP. 4

Mastering Wind & Thermals for Mountain Hunting

The wind is invisible—but it decides everything.

In this episode of the Backbone Unlimited Podcast, Matt Hartsky breaks down how wind and thermals work in the backcountry—and how to use them to outsmart big bulls. If you’re tired of blown stalks and busted herds, this is your tactical edge.

From understanding how air moves through drainages and ridges, to building daily hunt plans based on thermals—not guesses—this episode will sharpen how you approach every mountain hunt.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What thermals are and how they shift hour by hour
• Why wind + terrain is the most overlooked combo in elk hunting
• How to predict thermal changes using sun angle and slope direction
• Real hunting mistakes Matt has made—and what they taught him
• How to stalk smarter by using downhill, uphill, and crosswind setups
• When to circle wide, when to hold back, and how to test wind constantly
• Mapping strategies to predict scent flow and make better decisions

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