Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

The Cold Weather Tax: How the cold taxes you, how to prevent it and save your life (W/ John Barklow)

Your body shivering is an automatic response for survival as it contracts your muscle to generate heat when thrown into a particularly cold environment.  
 
The energy demand is high.
The currency of that cost is calories. 
 
I wanted to know just WHAT happens, WHY, and if we’re able to fix it in the field.  
 
Who better to discuss the topic than Mr. John Barklow himself?
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Knowledge from Storms. 
Sitka Gear
Montana Knife YouTube Survival Series w/ John. 
Rewarming Drill.
 
 

Four things to maximize recovery between hunts (Plus: Should you carb load before you leave & what’s coming?)

This week we look at four practical things you can do to recover and stay strong for a season- be it training or hunting.  We talk about whether you should carb load or not before a big hunt and give some updates on what’s to come throughout the fall. 
 
Podcast with Rokslide and Jordan Budd
Our Prep and Recovery Nurition Guide (Free)
Our DIY at-home electrolyte mix
 

Backcountry Nutrition Live Q&A

We held a live backcountry nutrition Q&A in mid-July and folks showed up big time with great questions!  This is the recording from that session. 
 
To check out the resources we highlight in the episode, you can check out Valley to Peak Nutrition website. 

Eight Days in the Elk Woods With No Food (w/ Corey Jacobson)

What happens when you head to the mountains to hunt elk for eight days in physically demanding terrain?  I knew in theory what happens, but wanted to hear Cory's first hand experience and the details behind his experience and project: Destination Elk. 
 
Destination Elk Link Series
Elk 101 Resources and information
Valley to Peak Resources

Burnt Buns, The Impact Alcohol Actually Has on You, and Habit Change (W/ Kyle Zibrowski)

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 Podcast:
Apple Podcast
Spotify
YouTube
 
More from Valley to Peak Nutrition  + Resources

FAQ: What should I eat before an early AM workout? Does anything increase metabolism? Plus, more (and an invite!)

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).  

Real Talk on Nutrition + Hunting Stories to Back It (w/ Jaden at Hunt West)

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 building sustainable systems to dialing in off-season weight loss and fueling long hunts like a late-season elk hunt, or a dall sheep trek in Alaska, Kyle lays down practical, no-BS advice for every kind of hunter.
Whether you're prepping for September elk season, cutting excess weight for the mountains, or figuring out what to actually eat in the backcountry, this episode delivers. Expect real stories, smart strategies, and a ton of overlap between hunting and nutrition that’ll get your wheels turning and your food game dialed."

Top of the World: Journey to the Mount Everest Summit (W/ Michael Kirby)

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 

2025 Death Hike (Pt 2) : 100-mile attempt in the Grand Canyon (W/ Mark)

The 2025 Exo 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

Off the Cuff: Free Copy of V2 Dehydrate Guide (Updates and Other Resources)

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