Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

I'm joined by Kyle Zibrowski of Chapter 3 Sigma and a good friend of mine.  There seems to be a million ways to create new habits now days.  The problem?  Too many things to focus on is the antithesis of creating new habits.  Simplicity is king.  Kyle and I talk about ways that will actually help- things that were forged through actual adversity.    Chapter 3 Stigma Substack     Chapter 3 Stigma P...

Lindsay is back for this round of FAQ where we look at:  Does anything actually increase metabolism (Spoiler: yes!) What should I eat before a really early morning workout? Do I have to add in exercise to achieve my goals?  Are there other ways? What exactly is 'energy expenditure'?   Sing up for the Backcountry Nutrition QA& - happening July 16th, 2025 at 7p MST).  

Check out all the V2P Resources- including our Backcountry Nutrition Course- here.  From Hunt West: "In this episode of the Hunt West Podcast, Jaden Bales sits down with longtime friend and backcountry nutrition expert Kyle Kamp of Valley to Peak Nutrition. Kyle shares how mastering the basics of nutrition—not chasing the latest fads—is the key to performing at your peak in the mountains. From bui...

A five year dream with PLENTY of setbacks along the way.  Michael and I talk through those setbacks, training, and yes- what nutrition looks like to climb the tallest mountain in the world.    Bar Recipe Other Resources from Valley to Peak 

The 2025 E xo Mtn Gear Death Hike of the Grand Canyon and our attempt at 100-miles.  We recap the hike, nutrition, how we changed our training- and a host of other topics.  Marks Food List Kyle's Food List Fueling When You Don't Feel Like It Guide At Home Muscular Endurance Circuit Resources from past Death Hikes

Updates to our Dehydrate Guide- and a free copy for those that purchased version one.  Listen to the episode for details.    V2P Dehdyrate Guide V2P Self-Guided Backcountry Course Other Free Resources

Gabriel had every reason on the planet to legitimately not show up to this years Death Hike.  Yet, his first question to his doctor after a finding in his health was "Am I still going to be able to make this hike?" We talked ABOUT the hike, but we also talk about the importance of not sitting on things in your health you need to handle and what it means to go all-in on a commitment you make.  Atom...

Thanks for checking the podcast out!  Below are links referenced throughout the episode:    1. Prior R2R2R Podcast Episode (with attached Food list.  2. 2025 Nutrition & Food List. 3. Podcast on fat burning fat as fuel, and fat adaptation.   4. Link to 2 DIY Bars for the backcountry .    Our BACKCOUNTRY FOUNDATIONS course is now live if you want to check it out here .   

Nicholas Gilbert joins me this week to talk through his own personal journey.  From running track for University of Oregon in college to getting busy with a family, he found himself in the same spot most of us do- unhappy with our health, but not 100% sure what to do about it.    2024 was a year of redemption for Nicholas.  Not only did he solve for the questions about his health, he went back to...

Recap of the 2024 Death Hike with Nutrition List Stay in the loop for the release of our Backcountry Nutrition Course!

  Part 1 of 2:  Are protein bars glorified treats? If starvation mode isn't real; why do we plateau?  What's actually happening? What do you do in Valley to Peak?  What's your role in the process of someones progress? Do we need detoxes? Get more information and resources from V2P here!

We dive deep on what actually works in big wilderness pushes, what's garbage, and what shows promise, but still needs some adjusting.    V2P Backcountry Meat Care Guide  V2P Newsletter subscription to find more about the news Backcountry Nutrition Course launching this spring.  Get ahold of us!

Imagine waking up and not feeling like yourself.  It's a challenge many of us will hopefully never have to know.  It was, however, something Rachael Sanchez had to walk through.  But, as you'll hear, nutrition and training slowly started to help her feel like herself again.    If you'd like to contact Rachael, you can reach out on social media .    If you'd like to learn more about Valley to Peak,...

Dyllon and I sit down and discuss everything from the basics to the more complex aspects of GLP-1's and medications like Ozempic.  We look at:  What is it?  What is GLP-1 as a whole?  What’s the acronym stand for?  Do we produce it naturally? If so, why are we suggesting people get a shot to get more of it?  What was it originally intended and created for? Why does it seem to be magic for WEIGHT L...

In 2021 Sarah Book was put on life support after complications arose from a hospital admit she found herself in the midst of.  Little did she know the worst day of her life would serve as a major catalyst for her future.  Her story is both heart-wrenching and motivating.     Her can reach out to Sarah here if interested.    Check out more from Valley to Peak here . 

Several updates (and announcements!) for 2025! Plus: A final bonus episode to wrap up '25 based on hiking questions for the trail.  See the list below.  Check out Valley to Peak Resources Here.  - - - - Hiking is my excuse to be able to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich 😀 What snacks offer some good energy? I have often heard that gummy bears are good but what quantity? How much is too much?...

"How in the world did you find time to get ready for a sheep hunt AND be gone for that long?"   This was a question posed by many of you...and the question that made it hard to decide whether to go or not in the first place .   Lindsay and I sit down together to get HER perspective on what it means to be gone that long, what the spouse leaving can do ahead of time to take the burden off of home li...

This week we look at cyclic dextrin as a fuel source during training- is it actually better for us/blood sugar response?     Weights vs cardio?  Is one more advantageous for goals?   And, we announce how you can save some cash on Black Friday beginning now.    Click here for an opportunity to take advantage of reduced cost on Foundations Plus Program.   Operation Net Zero Podcast referenced is lin...

Four of the top question you asked:  - What are discretionary calories, why do they matter, and how much should we aim for? - What your thoughts on blood work done?  Should I get some?  What should I get for nutrition? - Why do people "relapse" on their weight/performance/nutrition goals? - I'm getting older.  How do my protein needs change...or do they?   Plus more!   Check out our programs and m...

Heidi is a dietitian who recently joined V2P to help create great content and educate folks who want to learn more about nutrition.     We do an introduction, learn more about Heidi, her background, and recent (successful!) solo trip for elk!   Check out all of our information and content on our website !

We get a bunch of great questions from listeners, but Jake wanted to do a role-reversal on this episode to cover a TON of different topics as they pertain to nutrition at home, in the backcountry, and getting it all to work together.      

It’s really tough to make any kind of progress in training when we have near-constant setbacks while training.  Little issues can go from annoyance to concerning quickly.  We’re joined by Rob Minturn of Wilderness PT this week to talk about how we can avoid setbacks by taking care just a few small things on the front end.  Link to:  Super Feet Sheep Feet Glutey Tubey + cost. Bands on Amazon Rob’s...

This is the recap of Kyle's 2024 dall sheep hunt in the Alaska Backcountry with Limitless Alaska Guiding and Mark Rowenhorst.  ---- Detailed gear and nutrition list is linked here for those interested.  ---- Click here for more information about Valley to Peak Nutrition and available resources!

Creatine has gained a load of attention in the last couple of years for it’s reported ability to enhance athletic performance, increase muscle size, and improve brain function.  With accolades like that, it’s no wonder that people are starting to ask “is there a use and benefit for taking creatine in the backcountry to enhance performance while in the mountains?” We’re here to answer that question...

My guest this week is Dustin Diefendurfer.  Dustin runs MTNTOUGH- a program and app that has become synonymous with training the dedicated.  This includes folks in the military, backcountry hunters, thru-hikers, wildland firefighters, ultra-runners, and just about everything in between.     Having had the chance to get to know Dustin and the entire crew over at MTNTOUGH through work we’ve done tog...