Stone Sheep Hunt in British Columbia: Marathon of Dreams

11 days. 51 miles on foot. 29,643 vertical feet. That's what it takes for Jason Hairston, Donald Trump Jr., and Brendan Burns to achieve their goals of hunting Stone sheep with Gundahoo River Outfitters in British Columbia. Climbing through visually stunning yet punishingly difficult terrain, Marathon of Dreams celebrates the challenges of hunting the mountain ranges of North America.

[@timwaldroup9654]

Awesome.. great to see Jr whom could financially afford to do anything test and punish himself in Gods bounty.. kudos and much respect. Great shooting to all..

[@TimberTramp]

RIP Jason! You revolutionized the gear Industry!

[@Jake-mj6mc]

Wow. I just recently got around to watching the Joe Rogan Podcast he was on a few weeks ago. Seemed like a real great guy with everything going for him. Smart, athletic, motivated, handsome and business savvy. I saw your comment and was like, what does he mean RIP? Googled it. So sad.

[@sarfarajgoodali8819]

hi.f.laik.your.suting

[@zacblonien]

I've watched this hunt five times now. I watch it with my three year old son and he just loves it. Thank you very much for sharing it with us. I thank Kuiu for an excellent product and everything you guys do for us hunters.

[@brucelance9766]

There is nothing easy about a sheep hunt like that- congrats to the hunters and thanks for bringing us along. Its nice to know that Don Jr. is a respectful sportsman, and a hard core one at that! Don, Good shot sir....there are a lot of us out here wishing you and your family the best- we are with you!

[@patrickschmitt3783]

The camera work in this video is top notch!

[@shawnspear9913]

Whenever I need motivation I watch this video! Stone sheep is my #1 bucket list. Beautiful country and animal!

[@xplodemoto]

Thanks for coming to BC and contributing to the conservation and protection of our sheep.

[@splendorsineoccasu5437]

Explain how this group, Kuiu Hunting and Donald Jr contributed to the conservation and protection of British Columbia Stone Sheep. Donald Jr.'s Old Man signed the bill that allowed hunters to murder bear cubs in their dens in Alaska State, no doubt at the urging of the Junior.......I am sure Junior could have convinced his Old Man NOT to sign it if Junior wanted really to defend bear cubs.

[@corbenm418]

Splendor Sine Occasu - Lol, look at you being a little keyboard warrior!! 😂😂

[@splendorsineoccasu5437]

@@corbenm418 ----Most of you trophy hunters think you are big real life warriors shooting unarmed animals, using spotting scopes, telescopic sights, and weapons that can kill at 500 yards or more. Now apparently you even like to kill them and even their babies by flushing them out of their dens. Total Little Complete Punks.

[@splendorsineoccasu5437]

@@corbenm418 --- I am NOT totally anti-hunting. I am about 50-50. If hunting, even for trophies, is done ethically, responsibly, if conservation of the species and quick kills of the target is foremost, if the meat is eaten / donated, and if it is the "Hunt of a Lifetime" for the hunter with the rules of "fair chase" adhered to as defined by Teddy Roosevelt, then I can accept it. I trek and climb all over Western Canada and some in the USA, I am the first to admit that if I was born in some previous era, I would have to hunt to survive in the wilderness. That said, I do NOT consider the shooting of bear cubs or adult bears in their dens in Alaska to be "hunting" or "sport". I call it blatant animal murder. Simple as that.

[@splendorsineoccasu5437]

@@corbenm418 ----And as far as me being a "keyboard warrior", you youngster, people like me through the power of the word have successfully banned the hunting of the Grizzly Bear in British Columbia and Alberta Provinces, Canada. The Grizzly is nearly extinct in the Continental USA when it once roamed from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. In Western Canada it is threatened, and people like me have no intention on allowing people like you to exterminate it here like you have done in 99% of the Western Continental USA. It took 100 years to eliminate the Grizzly there, it may take 100 years to bring it back, I suggest you hunters put your money and your efforts into bringing it back in some remote areas of the USA Mountain West - which do exist - and getting ranchers and townspeople on your side in the conservation of this species.

[@eugenewengerd6866]

Totally epic... Amazing filming... Great shots! Makes me miss the high country even more! Thanks for sharing this experience with us!

[@deer-theotherredmeat2502]

Thanks for taking us along....

[@Reidzandbelt]

Great video guys! It was a pleasure meeting all of you up there!

[@fasx56]

A well earned trophy that any hunter would be proud of. Good to see Trump junior is interested in hunting and the production of a first class video with a top notch Outfitter.

[@haroldanderson2781]

Breathtaking camera work. Great job to the whole team.

[@andrewmoeckel6871]

Wow.... Simply just beautiful! Amazing film!

[@joeflores1580]

Cracked me up Paul Bride, Smoking after all that!!! Great hunt gentlemen. Thank you for sharing the experience as well.

[@therealyt5725]

R.I.P. Jason. I know as a fan I miss you and we never met. Keep looking down at your family and friends to keep them safe.

[@JustinOss]

Fantastic video guys! Definitely a bucket list item for me!

[@MountainMan_NZ]

amazing this is my style of hunting. nothing should come easy, and how much sweeter is the feeling knowing how hard you worked for it?!!?! Thank you for sharing and please keep doing what you're doing. Regards Jamie

[@mauricepierre9250]

Great camera work and story telling. What an epic hunt. You guys are your own best promotion.

[@Misha607552]

Respect to all those involved. Special props to the camera crew. Top Notch work in difficult and unpredictable conditions.

[@royhoglund1322]

Amazing video, what an experience!

[@firewoodtime2]

Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed it. It's top notch.

[@karlarndt9348]

Karl here in Denver. Beautiful experience, beautiful production. Well done all.

[@kuiuultralight]

Thanks for watching, Karl!

[@m.t.pockets448]

One hell of a fine ram!! Great footage could watch that bullet wash all the way in. Fantastic quality, this will be legendary one day!!

[@CMoney2791]

Best film yet!

[@spetsnaz1541]

Keep Hunting Great!!!🦅 Congratulations on them beautiful tropheys!!! Great job guys!!!

[@GoViking933]

Great footage! Makes me wanna go scrambling in the mountains...

[@tcr_jr8144]

Awesome video. Congratulations! 👍👍

[@stevenfowler76]

Great video, kept them coming

[@bowhunters2022]

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[@rappinfiddler]

AMAZING VIDEO !!!

[@mrgboxx]

The longterm effects of repeated head trauma from football and other contact sports is really devastating. RIP Jason Hairston.

[@stfuplsok]

why?

[@josie4065]

youtuber Repeated concussions can cause CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) and lead to unexpected mood swings and depression, even to the point of suicide, as in this case. Many military veterans and professional contact sport athletes end up getting it to some degree. RIP Jason, your inspiration and drive to be successful lives on in all the lives you touched.

[@InPursuit365]

That is some amazing country....I hope to someday hunt sheep....well done guys!

[@mickchapman5483]

Loved it Jason can only envy you with that sort of hunting on your back door.

[@teamwkey9473]

Love how that gear looks and performs! Just wish i could afford it 😬

[@Mountain_addictions]

Great video!! And excellent camera work! Not a fan of the shot on the second ram, chasing a wounded sheep is nothing like chasing a wounded moose or elk, but, you got’m! Congrats x2! Can’t wait to be chasing BC stones this coming August :D

[@WHITEBONE]

So So good guys I loved every minute. Thank you very much for sharing

[@hizzoner55]

Great and meaningful film and hunt in an amazing place on our planet. Take it for what it is , there is no need to look at it through a political lens. Very sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Hairston.

[@smidge1872]

Wow! Very well done.

[@padronianful]

Super sweet video, that country is so gnarly! Gorgeous scenery and STRAIGHT UP

[@Atevans77]

More videos please! I’m loving my new Kuiu gear

[@brandonthompson2069]

Awesome video

[@XY15lite]

Awesome! Congratulation!

[@billbriscoe9414]

NEVER have I seen DTJ hunt. AWESOME! Don, if you read this, GREAT Job brother! So proud of you and your Father and the great things both of you do. I am disabled now and can not hunt as once I did but live through you guys. Thank you so much! And To KUIU, Another Great video. Love it.

[@peterwalker1543]

Awsome hunt!

[@HikeHuntHaul]

One day.....👍🏻 awesome video! Rip Jason

[@denisstephenson8650]

Great video good people good places and good times that's what it is all about.

[@karenfontenot14]

Great filming only have one problem and I only say this because I know you are an absolute and dedicated sheep fanatic .so my brother, don't you think you should let the shooter touch him first,seems only fair to me.love your enthusiasm and also your stage presence .you represent your company products as convincing and professional, just like we like it down here in South West Louisiana. Keep 'em coming

[@theswampfox9584]

Unbelievable rugged terrain to navigate great job all !

[@lancepryce7618]

Epic!

[@alaskaadventureservices6246]

Great video, loved it! My only suggestion would have been to edit out the running rear shot.

[@kuiuultralight]

Thanks for watching! We understand the sentiment, but we believe in showing the events of a hunt, warts and all, and not pretending to be some unattainable standard. We've done the same on other hunts, when our guys haven't made a perfect drop--it'd be dishonest not to show it, as long as it's not promoting recklessness. We appreciate your comments and your support!

[@josie4065]

Thanks for keeping it real. When those parts get edited out, it contributes to the unrealistic, popular view of hunting most non hunters possess.

[@Atevans77]

It would be helpful if you listed the gear used in these videos. The toughest part about Kuiu is not being able to try it on and knowing which product to apply to the different seasons and conditions. Especially for beginner hunters.

[@kuiuultralight]

Hey Aaron, we don't do gear lists in the films because two minutes of text kind of slows everything down :) However, we have a number of gear lists available for various kinds of hunts--call up our Customer Service team (855-367-5848), and they can get you a gear list or get you connected with Brendan, who is very meticulous about his own lists and is happy to share.

[@Atevans77]

KUIU Ultralight Hunting sounds great, thank you!

[@SweNitro]

Hi KUIU, havent experienced your gear at first hand, since I live in the far north of Sweden. I’m impressed with your hunts, your gear looks amazing, and especially the amazing filmmaking! Would it be possible for you to post a brief summary in text below the video, or maybe throw us a link to a page where you’ve summarized the set-up for the different specific hunts, would be great. Do you have any retailers in Europe? Keep up the amazing work!

[@gr8whitenorth589]

Thank you.

[@shawn6224]

my respect for the cameraman!

[@nelsonenaccion4x424]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice great video

[@inkedskindeep9941]

Anyone else catch the "super sonic" (not sure the right name for it) of that shot? It was amazing. I've only seen that when jet fighters zoom by 😂🤣😅. Phenomenal shot.

[@braxtonschwartzkopf2327]

Was that an Ultra 6500 Jason was using? I'm just wondering because I thought there was only an Ultra 6000

[@kuiuultralight]

Good eye! The ULTRA 6000 is currently the largest pack in the ULTRA line--the one Jason is wearing in this film is a prototype ULTRA 6500 that he was field-testing. No word yet on whether it's going to be in the line.

[@Tylerthomas_16]

So cool hope I can do that one day

[@kuiuultralight]

We hope so too--good luck, and call us if you need help with a gear list (our customer service reps have some that they can give you)!

[@tonystewart7287]

Great video, what calibre rifles were they using?

[@kuiuultralight]

Jason was shooting 7mm Magnum on a borrowed rifle (his 6.5 Creedmore got hung up in customs). I'm not sure what Don Jr. was shooting.

[@aeissfeldt]

Awesome.

[@gregwicks51]

Sweetness!

[@ReturnerMusic]

Male Bonding at its best! Dope Video!

[@chrislenauer1220]

Very Cool.

[@Kristian_R]

Thanks for great video, guys! Which cameras do you use to create your incredible movies?

[@kuiuultralight]

We're big fans of the Sony Alpha cameras. The primary camera on this film was the A7, with backup from a Canon 5DIV and a Canon SX60 for super long-distance shots. Previous films were shot on the A7S, which is better for low-light. We have had a good experience with the SX60 for long-range stuff, and recommend it to anyone shooting film of animals at long ranges.

[@Kristian_R]

Thanks again!

[@craigleibbrand7761]

What guns and calibers were you using,

[@Guide504]

What was all the fumbling around with the sheep still at 100yards only to then have to shoot him on the move?

[@spencerb9404]

What caliber was Don using to take that sheep?

[@kuiuultralight]

I don't have the info on what Don was shooting--Jason was shooting 7mm Magnum on a borrowed rifle (his 6.5 Creedmore got caught up in customs).

[@phillewer8856]

We miss you Jason

[@goneballistic]

awesome video, a dream hunt, except for the part where you ruin your heart lungs and legs getting up there. that's hard hunting and great shooting.

[@jimherron5540]

Great Rams!

[@carlappanderos1598]

amazing

[@terryzanger7152]

You guys worked hard for your rams, congrats. BC is the best. Just for the record though sheep can be hunted in jeans and plad shirts too

[@torreyintahoe]

If you want to be miserable.

[@vadym4810]

Amazing hunt! Whats rifle?

[@HausBauConstruction]

Some awesome country....

[@craigkosters9852]

Our family friend Shane Dronett (lineman of the Falcons) He had several concussions threw out his football career and also tragically took his own life. You can Google Shane's story and it may shed light on Jason and his career, No one knows what it brings in your life but apparently its not good. RIP Jason, you lived it large!

[@Atlas531]

A little heavy on the slow-mo, dramatic music, and product placement, but I love sheep and sheep hunting.

[@kuiuultralight]

Product placement? Oh. You figured out the subliminal messages about Pepsi, didn't you.

[@stfuplsok]

@@kuiuultralight butthurt.

[@nailedpicturesbymanraj9491]

hats off

[@chance2279]

Great camo pattern. If your ever in fort nelson and need some advice holler at me

[@stfuplsok]

*you're

[@davidburns3480]

brenden must be a cousin - good going - that much tougher with a bow

[@davidburns3480]

great photography too - here is where you earn it

[@bartmay6148]

Nice video and hunts. I knew Jason's ram was going run....way too much movement for sheep. Those suckers have insane vision and don't tolerate anything out of the normal. Congrats again!

[@DWproductions07]

I do believe Jason drops the F bomb at 17:41 Hahahaha

[@kennethcross7114]

I would be your wing man any day DJ. R.I.P JH.

[@redhathat]

Sure proud of ya

[@edjones8706]

How do you get the meat out? Or do you?

[@josie4065]

On their backs until they get back to the horses. Just like any other sheep hunt😁.

[@chickenjoe1003]

Lol such a awkward handshake/high five at 6:45 😂😂😂

[@kuiuultralight]

It's only awkward if you make it awkward, Chicken Joe. A solid 80's-movie high-five is hard to pull off.

[@chickenjoe1003]

KUIU Ultralight Hunting understandable

[@smidge1872]

It's called adrenaline my friend

[@davidburns3480]

keep at it don jr defie the haters and keep on hunting

[@davidburns3480]

hunted dall in the wrangel mts of alaska - no horses

[@MrMITCHELL959]

SO SAD TO HEAR OF JASON TAKING HIS OWN LIFE! EVEN WHEN SOMEONE SEEMS TO HAVE IT ALL, YOU NEVER KNOW THE DEMONS THEY FACE ALONE! :( RIP JASON, MAY THE LORD FORGIVE YOU!

[@JoshuaSkibinski]

RIP Jason!

[@DuckGunChronicles]

But what's wrong with tree stands.....

[@kuiuultralight]

Nothing! It's just...challenging to set them up near sheep.

[@joyner7777]

Because there are no trees at that elevation.....

[@aarongeschwilm3396]

Why is there a bow in the thumbnail? It was a rifle hunt, right?

[@torinklotz6483]

I would love to know how much they spent on gear

[@johnbruder4055]

Not much at all since Jason (the primary Hunter, narrator and editor of this video) was the founder and president of KUIU - top shelf mountain hunting apparel.

[@MrMITCHELL959]

@@johnbruder4055 not even a 1/10th of what a Stone Sheep hunt costs NOW! tag - $10,000.00 (State or Province), + $10,000 for the hunt (Outfitter), + $10,000.00 for the kill (Outfitter), + tips to the guides (average of 20% = $2,000.00 - $4,000.00), + Air fare $750.00 - $1000.00 (EST.) = FOR A TOTAL OF BETWEEN $35,000.00 -$50,000.00!!!

[@kenbrake2828]

@@MrMITCHELL959 As a resident of BC I just have to pay $60 for a tag and then get myself out to the mountains...

[@andrewcarlson1120]

I think its funny how he was whispering with a ram 530 yards away, anyways, this was actually a pretty good film

[@kuiuultralight]

Thanks for watching, Andrew! They whisper because (a) sound carries in surprising ways in the open mountains and (b) in case there are any nearby sheep they're not aware of, they don't want to spook those ones and scare off the ram.

[@torreyintahoe]

Closest thing to mountaineering.

[@sheephunter5359]

Gorgeous country, good rams and good on the hunters and the crew. I am glad the administration affiliates are for and not against hunting and trophy hunting in particular. However, as a veteran sheep hunter, I am sure the late JOC is trembling in his grave and cussing at himself for Romantasizing sheep hunting to such elevated levels where it has now become a rich man's sport. I suggest the viewers to read chapter 13 (The famous head hunters) of JOC's last book "Confessions of a gun writer". Amen

[@splendorsineoccasu5437]

What happened to all the wild sheep in the USA??? Hunted out?? Or to use a less politically correct term, massacred and slaughtered ??? Nothing wrong with the habitat, most of the USA mountain west is still pretty wild.

[@campbellj20]

Don's sheep was..."YUUGE" Damn fine work!

[@phillhansen7238]

Jr.'s a decent shot.

[@demetriohernandez775]

Thats a long walk back

[@kalibre.2228]

RIP

[@user-ys3lo5qd8c]

The only question: what did they do with the meat?

[@ryand8639]

eat it of course...what else would they do with it? not to mention in the video they eat some if it as theyre out of food waiting for the plane.

[@moejethead]

Its given away to the food bank people eh they dont eat much of it maybe the sheep but the moose an caribou they give away

[@kevinrbarker]

My uncle got one about 10 years back. Won the tag in a lottery.

[@sopotiuck]

is jason using the ultra nx rain gear?

[@kuiuultralight]

He wore Chugach for this trip. It's more durable, and he planned to hike through rain, rather than staying still. UltraNX is durable for being as light as it is, but won't handle a ton of punishment--it's best not to beat that fabric up too much.

[@robertfazekas4607]

I hope guys that good meat doesn't go to waste 😊