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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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Ep. 24: Talkin' Turkeys with Scott C. Ellis
Ep. 24: Talkin' Turkeys with Scott C. Ellis
Ep 23: Empower Outdoors 1 Year Anniversary!
Ep 23: Empower Outdoors 1 Year Anniversary!
Ep 22: GoWild, An App Created for Hunters and Outdoor Enthusiasts
Ep 22: GoWild, An App Created for Hunters and Outdoor Enthusiasts

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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. Each time you reach a peak, you get to soak in that gorgeous view. When you continue the trek, your vantage point changes, the view changes. And you find yourself soaking in a new sight, one that's even more spectacular than the last. Sure, you'll get some blisters, windburn, snow or rain, but it will pass. You soak in the view while it lasts and then keep trekking. New adventures and beauty awaits.
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 salvage 😂 . Happy Friday everyone!
One of the best parts of a hunt is sharing the excitement of success. When it's with dad, it's even better 💙 #alwaysdaddysgirl