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Aug 3, 2023
Make Your Summer Adventures EPIC
Time to hit the road! Summer is in full swing and here at EPIC, we like to make the most of it, one adventure at a ti...
Apr 25, 2023
The Bar That Started It All
It all began with a burger. A bite so inspirational that it led to EPIC ideas. And EPIC ideas that led to EPIC questi...
Dec 23, 2019
FIVE SIMPLE TIPS FOR DEALING WITH HOLIDAY STRESS
Let’s face it: the holidays can be stressful. Sure, we all appreciate the time off to spend with loved ones and the j...
Jul 31, 2019
Why the Newly Sanctioned Games Help Brands Support CrossFit (OPINION)
As we stand here, only days away from the 2019 CrossFit Games and the culmination of this year's CrossFit season, we ...
Jul 11, 2019
Why Eating Properly Managed Animals Can Save the Planet
What if I told you that our generation’s understanding of livestock has been catastrophically wrong? What if the answ...
Jun 6, 2019
For the love of land, bring back the birds
One of the greatest joys that grassland ecosystems provide our planet is a sanctuary habitat for migratory and native...
Jun 3, 2019
Introducing Rise & Grind Bars!
Our new Rise & Grind Bars have officially launched in two amazing flavors:
Bacon and Egg Yolks Bar
Chicken, Egg Y...
Apr 22, 2019
Happy Earth Day!
One of EPIC’s core principles is to honor nature in everything we do. In honor of Earth Day, we asked around the offi...
Mar 18, 2019
Why Spring is the Best Time to Get in Shape
Many of us succumb to a yearly cycle of gaining weight during the cold, short days of winter only to start working to...
Mar 5, 2019
Morning Routines from EPIC Ambassadors
Morning is a sacred time. Our habits and mindset in the early hours really set the tone for the rest of the day. We a...
Feb 12, 2019
You Don't Need Valentine's Day to Appreciate Your Lover
We all know that Valentine’s day is a big marketing scheme that, year and year again, succeeds at getting Americans t...
Feb 6, 2019
Reflections from the First Bison Harvest at Roam Ranch
This is an account from EPIC COO/CFO Robby Sansom. Learn more about Roam Ranch and its relationship to EPIC here.
T...
Jan 29, 2019
Regeneration Beyond Ranching
EPIC has been focused on meat production and consumption for many reasons. For one, our co-founders found that transi...
Jan 17, 2019
Pros and Cons of Tracking Macros
Most health and fitness enthusiasts have come across the practice of macro tracking at one point or another. When emb...
Jan 3, 2019
How to Stick With Your 2019 Goals
A new year brings a lot of desire to make big changes. Oftentimes, we start strong only to find ourselves giving up o...
Dec 20, 2018
Learnings From a Novice Hunter - Part I
My legs were shaking so hard that I temporarily forgot why I was in the middle of the woods holding a gun. What was I...
Dec 6, 2018
Saving the Soil through Regenerative Ranching
Yesterday was World Soil Day and—even though we’re thinking about soil every day here at EPIC—we are thrilled that th...
Dec 3, 2018
Introducing the 2018 Impact Journal
Our second annual Impact Journal has officially been released! With fifteen thought-provoking stories and compelling...
Nov 30, 2018
The Journey of EPIC: Five Years in the Making
As we reflect on the past five years since the founding of EPIC, we are both proud of the progress we've made with an...
Nov 16, 2018
Sockeye Salmon Shortage
As an integral part of the ecosystem here on earth, it’s our duty to be responsible environmental stewards. This incl...
Nov 9, 2018
Why Veterans are Conservationists
Veterans Day is a time to honor the soldiers who have served to protect America. Politics aside, many brave men and w...
Nov 7, 2018
The Science Inside the Land to Market Program
We recently announced that our sriracha beef bites are the first-ever product to carry the Land to Market Ecological ...
Nov 5, 2018
The Solution to Austin’s Water Crisis is Right Beneath Our Feet
For the first time in history, the City of Austin declared municipal water as unsafe for consumption two weeks ago. T...
Nov 2, 2018
Conscious Animal Harvesting
This holiday season, we are offering an opportunity for the public to harvest their own pastured turkey at ROAM Ranch.
Oct 23, 2018
Why You Don't Need to Sacrifice Health for Adventure
The crisp air and rich colors of fall beckon us to spend more time in Nature—camping, moving our bodies, and explori...
Oct 10, 2018
What is Nutritional Therapy?
Last weekend, we spent two days at the Nutritional Therapy Association Business Summit here in Austin. While we have ...
Oct 2, 2018
11 EPIC Ways to use Animal Fats
These high-quality fats are rendered using time-tested methods and filtered to remove any impurities. The final produ...
Oct 1, 2018
Fats are Back!
We are excited to announce the return of EPIC Animal Fats! We’ve spent the past year examining our manufacturing proc...
Sep 18, 2018
Fall Equinox: Rituals & Recipe
Here at EPIC, we like to live wild and free—which usually means using Nature as our guide rather than as something we...
Sep 13, 2018
NEW Traditional Jerky
The word jerky comes from the Quechan word “ch’arki,” which literally means “dried meat.” The Quechua boned and defat...
Aug 28, 2018
A Trip to Northstar Bison
Being awarded an all-expense paid trip to one of the most premier bison ranches in North America will make anyone ju...
Aug 16, 2018
Getting Started with Urban Beekeeping
In honor of National Honey Bee Day this Saturday, we reached out to our friend and local beekeeping expert, Tara C...
Jul 26, 2018
Plant-Based Meat Substitutes are Not Saving the Environment
Earlier this month, we talked about lab-grown meat and why we don't think it's the answer to feeding a growing pop...
Jul 10, 2018
Lab-Grown Meat is Not the Answer
Meat-like substitutes made from plant-based ingredients and even simulated meat using plant cells to mimic the cellul...
Jul 1, 2018
Animal Fats are Back!
We are excited to announce the return of EPIC Animal Fats! We’ve spent the past year examining our manufacturing proc...
Jun 22, 2018
The Mighty Pollinator
Bees hold the key to the future health of our food systems, societies, and planet.
Jun 14, 2018
Cracking the code on eggs: cage-free, free-range, and pastured
As you probably know by now, we recently expanded our product line to include non-meat bars. The Performance Bar is m...
Jun 11, 2018
7 Ways To Make Your Summer Road Trip EPIC
Summer is almost here, which means endless trips and adventures await! We compiled some tips to consider before hitti...
Jun 7, 2018
Chicken Harvest at ROAM Ranch
Last Saturday, we hosted our first public event at ROAM Ranch. Co-founders Katie and Taylor purchased this 450 aces o...
May 11, 2018
Chicken Harvest & Butchery Event
Tickets now available for the first event at ROAM Ranch open to the public.
May 4, 2018
First Annual Impact Summit
Amongst cool season grasses, a herd of bison, and a hundred thousand honey bees, this spring marked the birth of our...
Apr 21, 2018
Land To Market
The Land-To-Market Program: Where Consumerism, Activism, and Empowerment Converge
Apr 17, 2018
ROAM Ranch is Hiring!
For years, we have dreamt about owning a space reserved for EPIC’s ideals. A place of serenity, calm, regrowth, and n...
Mar 21, 2018
Welcome to EPIC!
With the recent surge in media impressions, increased accessibility of our products, and swell of new consumers joini...
Mar 19, 2018
EPIC Receives Savory Institute’s Frontier Founder Award
Last weekend, we were honored by the Savory Institute with its Frontier Founder Award in recognition of the pioneerin...
Feb 1, 2018
First Annual EPIC Bison Bowl
Growing up in Texas meant football was imbedded into my DNA. Childhood was filled playing ball, idolizing elite athle...
Jan 25, 2018
Regenerative Agriculture
Our Best Chance To Combat Climate Change and Secure Our Planet’s Future
Jan 22, 2018
The Miracle in Bluffton
How Agriculture Transformed A Tiny Georgia Town From Dying To Thriving
Jan 17, 2018
It’s Official: All EPIC Chicken Suppliers Are Non-GMO!
In our most revolutionary supply chain impact yet, we’re proud to announce that, as of January 1st, every EPIC chicke...
Jan 8, 2018
Acquiring True Value: Two Years And Many Victories Later
Dearest EPIC Champions,
As we kick off another busy week of crushing it at EPIC, I would like to take a moment to ref...
Dec 31, 2017
EPIC 2017 Year In Review
Every December, we step back and evaluate how we’ve held up against the ever-lofty goals we set for ourselves 11 mont...
Dec 20, 2017
PASSIONS & TARGETS: FROM CITY SLICKER TO BISON RANCHER
Sarah Gleason Harnessed Her Inextinguishable Passion To Corral Her Dream — But She’s Just Getting Started.
Dec 13, 2017
SUPPLIER STORIES: FAMILY, FISH, AND FREEDOM
Steve Sturman Founded 'Fred’s Alaska Seafood' As An Ode To His Father and The Gritty, Liberating Life Of A Fisherman
Dec 5, 2017
ROAM RANCH UPDATE #2: THE BISON ARE COMING
This is part of our ROAM series, which charts the progress of our recently acquired ranch in the Texas Hill Country....
Nov 8, 2017
THESE 5 BLOGGERS WILL HELP YOU CRUSH LIFE
Reading is the best way to gain knowledge and get exposed to new perspectives. Unfortunately, in today’s high-paced ...
Sep 12, 2017
OUR STATE’S WILDLIFE — NOT MEXICO — WILL PAY FOR ‘THE WALL’
Since he stepped into the Oval Office, there have been rumblings about President Donald Trump’s proposed construction...
Sep 5, 2017
ROAM RANCH UPDATE #1: SOIL HEALTH, HONEYBEES, AND HEALING LANDS
This is part of our ROAM series, which charts the progress of our recently acquired ranch in the Texas Hill Country. ...
Sep 1, 2017
TEXAS FOREVER
There’s just no way around it: what’s happening in East Texas is heartbreaking. As a company with deep Texas roots, w...
Aug 25, 2017
NEXTY ALERT: EPIC SNACK STRIPS NOMINATED!
Around here, we make it a point to smash expectations, push for change, and explore every possible opportunity. This ...
Aug 18, 2017
PASTURE POLLINATORS, SUPERORGANISMS, AND WHY BEES HOLD THE KEY TO OUR FUTURE
One of the best ways to put life in perspective is to stand in a pasture surrounded by animals. It’s cleansing. It’s ...
Jul 26, 2017
BONE BROTH: OUR SECRET WEAPON TO DAILY HEALTH
For centuries, humanity has looked to bone broth for warmth, nourishment, and well-being. At EPIC Provisions, we’re p...
Jul 18, 2017
THE RENEGADE RANCHER: REGENERATIVE AG IN THE LONE STAR STATE
Gritty. Tough. Timeless. Ranchers have long made a name for themselves in American folklore as the sturdy embodiment ...
Jul 10, 2017
Bison Bar Size Change
Last week, our founders had the incredible honor of leading a seminar at the National Bison Conference in Montana. Th...
Jun 30, 2017
USA + EPIC: WILD & FREE
Here at EPIC, we’ve fought to solidify ourselves as the ultimate snack for active life. From trail runners and crossf...
Jun 19, 2017
EPIC RECALLS ANIMAL FAT/LARD COOKING OILS
EPIC Recalls Animal Fat/Lard Cooking Oils
Austin, TX (June 16, 2017) – EPIC announced today a recall of all Epic anim...
Jun 16, 2017
INTRODUCING ROAM RANCH
For years, we have dreamt about owning a space reserved for EPIC’s ideals. A place of serenity, calm, regrowth, and n...
Jun 8, 2017
WE'RE STILL IN, TOO
Like many people, we were shocked by last week’s announcement. Despite a few remaining pockets of hope, the U.S. offi...
Jun 4, 2017
HISTORY’S UNEXPECTED BISON SAVIORS
So often in history, there are larger-than-life figures who seem closer to fictional characters than real people. The...
May 25, 2017
EPIC HONESTY PLEDGE: TRANSPARENT. ETHICAL. SOURCING.
There are surprisingly few institutional practices that rely on promises and truth. There’s the Boy or Girl Scouts. T...
May 19, 2017
THE FIGHT FOR NATURAL ORDER
In February, the U.S. House of Representatives put into motion one of its most damaging and harrowing pieces of legis...
May 17, 2017
READY, FIRE, AIM: FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD
When you start a company, take a leap of faith, or make a major decision, you quickly realize that hesitation is your...
May 11, 2017
REVIVING AMERICA'S NATIONAL MAMMAL
Exactly one year ago, former President Barack Obama signed the American Bison Legacy Act into law. The American Bison...
May 11, 2017
5 MOTHERHOOD HACKS INSPIRED BY NATURE
As a new mom, I believe that we can all learn tremendous lessons from our planet and the majestic animals that surviv...
May 4, 2017
READ BETWEEN THE LABELING LINES: EPIC'S GUIDE TO GRASS-FED, PASTURE-RAISED, AND BEYOND
Nowadays, it seems more difficult to choose which meat to buy at the grocery than it was for our Paleolithic ancestor...
May 2, 2017
POSITIVE ANIMAL IMPACT
In March, we got together with some of the greatest minds in agriculture, food, and ranching to hold a panel explorin...
Apr 27, 2017
THE WHOLE DAMN BISON
Last January, EPIC announced its groundbreaking and most revolutionary idea ever: the Whole Animal Project. Created i...
Jan 18, 2017
ACQUIRING TRUE VALUE - 1 YEAR LATER
EPIC Champions,
Today we celebrate a monumental anniversary that forever changed our lives as well as the legacy tha...
Jan 4, 2017
DEFENDING MEAT: VEGETARIAN MYTH #2- “MEAT IS UNHEALTHY”
In an increasingly polarized food community in which vegetarians’ advocate for a diet free from animals, I have found...
Dec 31, 2016
AN EPIC 2016 REVIEW
As promised 2016 was truly EPIC! Through pure grit and wild pioneering, we have accomplished what we set out to, grow...
Dec 7, 2016
EPIC ATLATL THROW - 101
In the hustle and bustle of life it is easy to become bogged down with the monotony of everyday stresses. At EPI...
Nov 22, 2016
Reasons to be Thankful
This year at EPIC we have much to be thankful for! 2016 has been an incredible year of growth for us. From our smal...
Nov 15, 2016
'TIS THE SEASON TO BE EPIC!
Happy Holidays from EPIC Provisions! We are excited to share a truly special holiday gift, carefully crafted to honor...
Oct 12, 2016
HAPPY HUNTING
As fall brings much anticipated cooler temperatures around the country, it also signals hunting season to millions of...
Oct 6, 2016
EPIC BOOK CLUB 101
At EPIC we LOVE rabble-rousing books that are well written, thought provoking, supported by research, and have the ab...
Sep 14, 2016
5 LIFE HACKS INSPIRED BY NATURE
I believe that we can all learn tremendous lessons of wisdom from our environment and the majestic animals that survi...
Aug 29, 2016
HUNT TO HARVEST: WILD BOAR
After a good night of regenerating our bodies inside the womb of the Lady Buffalo II (the EPIC van), we awoke before ...
Aug 18, 2016
HOW EPIC RUNNING CHAMPIONS STAY MOTIVATED
In the dog days of summer when even the mornings are hot, we asked our EPIC running ambassadors why they love running...
Jul 18, 2016
THE ROAD TO THE CROSSFIT GAMES
The CrossFit Games are finally upon us. In late February, over 320,000 people registered to participate in the Cross...
Jun 29, 2016
A GRAND ADVENTURE
In the spirit of doing “EPIC shit” frequently and passionately, this June we set out to accomplish a once in a lifeti...
Jun 27, 2016
HOW TO THROW A TOMAHAWK
Here at EPIC HQ, we often put down our handheld computers to feed our primal spirits with ancestral sport. The tomaha...
Jun 3, 2016
BEST PALEO FOOD COMPANY
We are overly excited to share that EPIC was awarded the Best Paleo Food Company of 2015! This top honor is an ann...
May 13, 2016
Fueled by Bison: A Day in the Life of a CrossFitter
When Katie and Taylor founded EPIC, they were searching for high-quality protein from real food that they take with t...
Apr 20, 2016
LIVE WILD, EAT WILD
Let's be honest with ourselves when it comes to the act of hunting and harvesting a wild animal. The instinct to h...
Mar 30, 2016
THE DURTY SPUR TRAIL RUN 2016
The time of year has arrived when the EPIC Wolfpack will travel through the lush Texas Hill Country to the land of fr...
Mar 24, 2016
WILD & FREE WITH ROGUE EXPEDITIONS
Around these parts we talk a lot about living Wild & Free, living in the moment and letting your instincts take o...
Mar 18, 2016
BEST NEW CONDIMENT OF 2016
We are proud to announce that our new Duck Fat Cooking Oil was the recipient of a prestigious New Hope NEXTY Award at...
Mar 16, 2016
Is CrossFit Better than NSYNC?
I grew up in the late 90's when Nsync's popularity was at its peak and admitting you were a fan drew immediate judgem...
Mar 2, 2016
BUILDING OUT A TEAM
One of my favorite company values here at EPIC is "We are world champions." It captures our competitive nature at wor...
Feb 5, 2016
LOOKING FOR: MARKETING DIRECTOR
EPIC Job Description: Marketing Director
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Title: Marketing Director
Reports to: Co-founders - Katie an...
Feb 3, 2016
YOU DID IT WHOLE30'ERS!
Congratulations - You did it! You made it through 30 days of healthy restoration. We're proud of you and you should ...
Jan 18, 2016
#WHOLE30ISEPIC RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS
When it comes to the #Whole30, every person is different. Some folks may have hurdles or weaknesses, others may have ...
Jan 16, 2016
General Mills Acquires EPIC Bar
Hey folks-
Just wanted to drop a quick note about some amazing news: EPIC Bar, which has been an incredible supporter...
Jan 8, 2016
THE TIME FOR CHANGE IS NOW
EPIC Tribe,
From the beginning, Katie and I have believed that EPIC was destined to change the world. Our fearless te...
Jan 3, 2016
THE EPIC COMMANDMENTS
Three years ago from today, Katie and I sat down and created the company values that would shape the future of EPIC P...
Dec 23, 2015
EPIC HOLIDAY WORKOUT
As a company that tends to keep up an active lifestyle, we understand that sometimes the holidays tend to make it a b...
Dec 15, 2015
BEYOND THE BITE - ADOPTING A HOLISTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD
As partners, companions, and Pack Masters of the ever-growing EPIC Wolfpack, Taylor and I have taken on a myriad of r...
Oct 19, 2015
HUNT TO HARVEST (PT 4 OF 4)
After spending 5 days immersed in the Colorado mountains chasing elk, we embarked upon one final adventure. Today wou...
Oct 12, 2015
HUNT TO HARVEST (PT 3 OF 4)
After months of training and a long road trip to Colorado, we wake up at 4:00 am for the first of 5 days hunting. The...
Sep 28, 2015
HUNT TO HARVEST (PT 2 OF 4)
Our hunting journey began in a special place called Bear Mountain. Located in Northern Colorado and nestled in-betwee...
Sep 21, 2015
HUNT TO HARVEST (PT 1 OF 4)
Let's be honest with ourselves when it comes to the act of hunting and harvesting a wild animal. The instinct to hunt...
Aug 25, 2015
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE
In our wedding vows, Katie and I promised each other a few things that are not often heard in such a ceremony. We put...
Aug 11, 2015
THE PIVOT
I have been a strong advocate of taking the opportunity to "pivot" my entire life. When I use the word, I am referrin...
Jul 9, 2015
FOOD + FESTIVITIES + JULY 4TH RECAP
I’m sure everyone celebrated the 4th of July like true ‘Mericans: eating tons of grilled meat, jumping into large bo...
Jul 6, 2015
LIVE WILD AND FREE
Being “wild and free” means trusting your instinct and living inside the moment with full consciousness and an open h...
May 6, 2015
EXERCISE YOUR INSTINCTS
Through natural selection, we are all alive today because our ancient relatives were good at listening to their gut. ...
Mar 19, 2015
THE DURTY SPUR TRAIL RACE
Lush Texas Hill Country, free range bison, and challenging terrain unite for the best trail race in the glorious stat...
Mar 2, 2015
WILD & FREE #1- BARTON CREEK GREENBELT
The Barton Creek Greenbelt is my favorite place to spend time in Austin (especially after a few days of hard rain). T...
Dec 27, 2014
EPIC BARS ON MOUNT FITZ ROY- PATAGONIA
The highlight of our Patagonia trip was the time spent trail running to the Mount Fitz Roy overlook outside of El Cha...
Dec 21, 2014
PATAGONIA ADVENTURE
In true spirits of adventure, Katie and I created an oath to explore the world together as much as possible! This com...