Our Athletes (old)
Our Athletes
Scott Blanton
Husband, Father, Firefighter, Outdoor Enthusiasts, ASCENT TEAM ATHLETE
Nickname: Captain
Did you know…? Opening day 2016, Scott and his two sons harvested 3 bucks in 3 minutes at “no till’m creek”
Favorite Backcountry Meal: Mountain House Beef Stroganoff
Favorite Non-Essential Item you take into the Backcountry: Fingernail clippers
Alex Blanton
College Student, Backpacking Enthusiast, Hunting Fanatic, ASCENT TEAM ATHLETE
Nickname: Ax
Did you know…? Lived in the bush in Africa for two months establishing safari camps at age 14
Favorite Backcountry Meal: Zac Griffith’s oats protein mix (protein powder, nuts, rolled oats)
Favorite Non-Essential Item you take into the Backcountry: Gum
Tom Douthit
Husband, Father, Physician Assistant, Air National Guard, Outdoor Enthusiast, ASCENT TEAM ATHLETE
Nickname: TD
Did you know…?
Favorite Backcountry Meal: Mountain House Lasagna
Favorite Non-Essential Item you take into the Backcountry: Book
Nathan DeNardi
Husband, Father, Taxidermist, archer, with an uncontrollable passion for everything outdoors
Nickname: Tater, Doinker, Rambo
Did you know…? The average person gives up at 40% of their true potential
Favorite Backcountry Meal: Mountain House Sausage and Egg Breakfast Burritos. Bring tortillas. They are not included!
Favorite Non-Essential Item you take into the Backcountry: pink lemonade water flavoring
Steve Eccard
Taxidermist, father, avid hunter and hiker, ASCENT TEAM ATHLETE
Nickname: Birdman or Capt. Redbeard
Did you know…? I've been fond of wildlife from a young age and have spent lots of time studying and trying to understand what and why animals are doing what they do.
Favorite Backcountry Meal: tuna fish and Gatorade
Favorite Non-Essential Item you take into the Backcountry: camera
Jeff Mikus
Husband, Father, Hunter, Fish Catcher, Advocate of Agriculture, Runner, Music Aficionado, Amateur Foodie, Texan
Nickname: NA
Did you know..? Officiates Collegiate Football, Ran the Olympic Torch in 1996.
Favorite Backcountry Meal: BACON! Fat and protein, what else do you need!?! And, there’s always some kind of candy in my pack!
Favorite Non-Essential Item you take into the Backcountry: Satellite Phone. Hearing my family’s voice always makes the day better.