Initial Ascent

09/09/2025

MENTAL TOUGHNESS & TIME 👌🏽

Those are arguably the two most important aspects of a hunt that will be the difference maker between filling the freezer for the fall and not.

Do you agree? Let us know in the comments⬇️

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09/04/2025

09/04/2025

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08/18/2025

Ultimate Archery Elk Giveaway – Final Day: Iron Mountain Skull Hangers

You put in the miles. You punched your tag. Now it’s time to honor the moment.

To close out the Ultimate Archery Elk Giveaway, we’re featuring a heavy-hitting addition from Iron Mountain Skull Hangers—an Elk & Deer Combo Mount built to display your hard-earned trophy with strength and style.

Laser-cut, powder-coated, and made in the USA, this mount is all business—just like the hunters it’s built for.

Retail Value: $290
Included in the $12,000+ prize package
Today is the final day to enter
No purchase necessary
U.S. residents only
Enter now at initialascent.com before 11:59 PM Mountain Time

If you win, what animal are you hoping to hang on it first?

08/13/2025

Ultimate Archery Elk Giveaway – Day 13: Kapture Gear

If you’re documenting your hunt or filming your season, you know how critical a solid camera mounting system can be. That’s why Kapture Gear stepped in with their Knekt Kit—a mobile ready system designed for durability and quick deployment in the field.

Whether you're capturing content for your YouTube channel or just preserving the moment, this setup delivers on both stability and speed.

Retail Value: $254.96
Included in the $12,000+ prize package
Giveaway ends August 18
No purchase necessary
U.S. residents only
Enter now at initialascent.com or through the link in our bio

Are you filming your hunts this season? Let us know what you’re using below.

08/12/2025

Ultimate Archery Elk Giveaway – Day 12: Drifter Hydration

In early season heat or high-country climbs, hydration isn’t optional—it’s survival. That’s why we teamed up with Drifter Hydration to include the Lite 2.5L System in the Ultimate Archery Elk Giveaway.

Built with durability, ergonomics, and ease-of-use in mind, this system keeps water accessible without breaking stride on the trail or at full draw.

Simple. Rugged. Field-tested.

Retail Value: $185
Included in the $12,000+ prize package
Giveaway ends August 18
No purchase necessary
U.S. residents only
Enter now at initialascent.com or through the link in our bio

What’s your go-to hydration setup for archery elk?

08/10/2025

Ultimate Archery Elk Giveaway – Day 10: Tricer

Your glass is only as good as the system supporting it. That’s why we’ve partnered with Tricer to include a full lightweight tripod kit in the Ultimate Archery Elk Giveaway.

One winner will receive:

Tricer BC Tripod

Tricer LP Head

Built for backcountry minimalists, this setup delivers fast deployment, bombproof stability, and smooth glassing—all at a packable weight serious elk hunters appreciate.

Combined Value: $588
Part of the $12,000+ prize package
Giveaway ends August 18
No purchase necessary
U.S. residents only
Enter now at initialascent.com or through the link in our bio

What’s your go-to glassing setup? Let us know below.

08/09/2025

Ultimate Archery Elk Giveaway – Day 9: Vortex Optics

Finding elk in big country starts with quality glass. That’s why we partnered with Vortex Optics to include two elite tools in the Ultimate Archery Elk Giveaway:

Viper HD 10×50 Binoculars

Viper HD 3000 Laser Rangefinder

With crystal-clear visuals, low-light performance, and reliable ranging out to 3,000 yards, this setup gives one lucky hunter the edge when it counts.

Whether you're scanning timbered ridges or locking in a shot angle, this combo is built for serious backcountry use.

Total Vortex Gear Value: $1,409.98
Included in the $12,000+ prize package
Giveaway ends August 18
No purchase necessary
U.S. residents only
Enter now at initialascent.com or through the link in our bio

What glass are you running this season?

08/08/2025

Ultimate Archery Elk Giveaway – Day 8: Sheep Feet Orthotics

Your feet are your foundation in the backcountry. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Sheep Feet to include a set of custom orthotics in the Ultimate Archery Elk Giveaway.

These are not off-the-shelf insoles. Sheep Feet builds each set to match your exact foot structure, reducing fatigue, improving alignment, and helping you stay in the hunt longer—no matter how rugged the terrain gets.

Whether you're packing in or packing out, this upgrade will change the way you move in the mountains.

Custom Orthotics Value: $280
Part of the $12,000+ grand prize package
Giveaway ends August 18
No purchase necessary
U.S. residents only
Enter now at initialascent.com or through the link in our bio

Have you ever dealt with foot pain on a hunt? Let us know below.