MTN OPS | MTNTOUGH
MTNTOUGH
Dustin Diefenderfer founded the MTNTOUGH Fitness Training App, the authority on training backcountry hunters, tactical athletes, and anyone striving for peak performance, with programs emphasizing mental toughness as much as physical readiness. Dustin and his wife ditched their corporate jobs shortly after college and moved to Uganda to run an orphanage for 240 children. His days were filled with farming, teaching, and staying active, deepening his connection to hard work and fitness. Upon returning to Montana to raise a family, Dustin founded MTNTOUGH, merging his love for the outdoors and physical fitness to create programs that build physical strength and mental toughness for backcountry challenges. The epiphany came when competing in ultramarathons pre-hunting season and experiencing firsthand the weaknesses of cardio-focused training during a grueling pack-out; he realized hunters would thrive in the backcountry by training with the same specificity as high level as elite athletes.
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MTNTOUGH
Fitness Lab/App Studio:
Our lab/HQ is based in Bozeman, Montana, where coaches run elite athletes, military veterans, and backcountry hunters through rigorous testing to study methods and refine training programs before filming, packaging, and loading them into the app.
Always Ready Mindset:
We push all MTNTOUGHers to adopt a new lifestyle of constant physical and mental readiness by training year-round to be their best selves, prepared for anything life throws their way. Stay Dangerous.
Mental Toughness:
The mind is what separates the best from the rest. We embed specific techniques into every program to make people more mentally tough, thus making them better hunters, parents, spouses, workers, and community members.
Community:
Our growing community trains through our digital platform, providing a place for like-minded people to connect, encourage, and hold each other accountable.
MTNTOUGH FAVORITE PRODUCTS
- HYDRATE - specifically crafted with a unique blend of essential electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals to help improve overall hydration and performance both at the gym or on the mountain.
- CREATINE - a widely studied / well known exercise & weight-lifting product that helps customers perform at a high level - building muscle strength, improving power output, and increasing muscle mass.
- MAGNUM - feeds muscles to help fuel the growth of lean muscle. This delicious blend of proteins gives needed nutrition to help you meet your protein goals.
- REDS - superfoods with nutritional benefits that help your overall health, cognitive function, and immune system with powerful antioxidants.
- GREENS - provides a unique blend of organic greens with digestion-supporting ingredients to deliver on-the-go natural energy and support your gut, metabolism, and immune system.
Katie
"At MTNTOUGH, we believe in forging mental and physical toughness to help people conquer the toughest challenges. Partnering with MTN OPS is a natural fit for us. They share our passion for pushing limits and empowering people to perform at their best in the outdoors. MTN OPS fuels the body with top-tier nutrition, while we build the mindset and physical conditioning needed to achieve greatness. Together, we can provide the ultimate toolkit for those who strive for excellence in every adventure."
-MTNTOUGH