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Ali "Upnorth" is an avid outdoor enthusiast, writer, small business consultant living in northern Minnesota.

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empower Outdoors Podcast

Join Ali Juten and Phil Stepp while they share their passion for the outdoors, hunting, and fishing in the midwest. Ali brings a unique female perspective to the outdoor world, while Phil shares his years of knowledge in DIY hunting and fishing.

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3 Inexpensive Amazon Picks To Get Your Baby Outdoors
3 Inexpensive Amazon Picks To Get Your Baby Outdoors
#EmpowerOutdoors: Making Wild Game Jerky
#EmpowerOutdoors: Making Wild Game Jerky
Ep. 24: Talkin' Turkeys with Scott C. Ellis
Ep. 24: Talkin' Turkeys with Scott C. Ellis

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Change is GOOD. With 10 weeks to go before baby gets here, I can't help but think about how my life will change. But again, change is good; change is growth. This is going to sound cliche, but I've always thought of life like climbing a mountain. E
Luxury fishing at 29 weeks 👌🏼 We only caught a few tiny perch, but the 50 degree weather made up for it #dateday . Cash isn't impressed 😂
26 lbs, 10.5 inch beard, 1 inch spurs...my personal best 🙌🏼 Back home and reminiscing...I can't wait to share the story of this Tom! I tried getting some GoPro footage but it was mostly of my gun 🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ We shall see what I can salva
One of the best parts of a hunt is sharing the excitement of success. When it's with dad, it's even better 💙 #alwaysdaddysgirl