Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

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 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

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. 
Atomic Athlete/Exo Mtn Gear Training Template
Ivory Holsters Website
Our New Backcountry 101 Course
Other Resources We Offer

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 the mountains of Alaska and redeemed a lifelong dream of taking a Dall Ram with his bow.  
 
Nicholas’ Instagram and Contact information. 
Hawaii Safari’s 
More resources from Valley to Peak

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, you can check out our resources here.