Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

Ep 24: The BEST Backcountry Gear For Your Food System (w/ Gabe Gerrish)

I'm joined by Gabe Gerrish of Backwoods Pursuit this week.  
 
We cover a variety of topics that'll help you make the decision on building your cooking system in the backcountry based on your own personal needs- everything from stoves to coffee mugs!
 
We talk through the 51 (yes...FIFTY-ONE) backpacking meals Gabe and his team tested and ranked.  
 
We play a fun game of over/under on a host of topics: 
- Spotters.
-Best glass for the money. 
-Dyneema.
-Floorless shelters.
- and more!
 
It was a fun show to do and we hope you find a nugget or two to take away and apply to your own planning.
 
Show Notes/Products Mentioned
51-meal taste test.
Sea to Summit Delta Light
Backcountry Coffee Review
DIY Pour Over Packets (W/ Exo Mtn Gear). 
Athlon Ares G2 UHD 65mm Spotter
Forloh AllClima Rain Jacket
 
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here!
 
Grab your copy of the Dehydrating Guide!
 
Check out a host of free resources to help you get clarity on nutrition.
 
Join our Facebook group! Valley to Peak Facebook Group
Opt in for the latest V2P News (and a freebie!)
 

Ep 23: Death Hike Pt 3- The Lessons (from 4 perspectives)

 Exo Mtn Gear Death Hike Part Three- The lessons. 
 
This week we talk to four veterans of the Exo Mtn Gear Death Hike and get their perspective on five topics: 
How did you train?
How'd you tackle nutrition?
What gear did you use, love, and loathe?
What's your mindset when things get tough?
What did you learn/would you do differently?
One thing you'll most certainly find is that there are no similarities in each persons answer(s).  
 
Links Referenced in the Show
Mtn Tough workout programming. 
Summit Strength programming.
Uphill Athlete
Training for the New Alpinism
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here!
 
Check out a host of free resources to help you get clarity on nutrition.
 
Interested in dehydrating your own food for the backcountry?  Grab the guide here. 
 
Join our Facebook group! Valley to Peak Facebook Group
Opt in for the latest V2P News (and a freebie!)
 

Ep 22: Death Hike Pt 2-Training, Nutrition, and Gear

Death Hike Part Two- The training, nutrition, and gear used to prep us for Alaska this year (Gear lists linked below!)
 
We dive deep into the training aspect- not just reviewing what we did, but also talking through HIGH level things (like phasing and "periodization") that you can apply to your own training.
 
We chat through what worked well from a nutrition standpoint- and what didn't. How many calories did we take? How'd we space it out? And, a host of other topics that will help give you insight on how to fuel for an event like this in YOUR future.
 
Finally, we talk through gear- what worked well, what didn't, and the advantages/disadvantages of different type of materials for an event like this.
 
LAST but not least- Mark and I both put together gear and nutrition lists of everything we took with us. You'll find all of that and more in the show and in the show notes on this weeks episode!
 
Marks Gear and Food List
Kyles Gear and Food List

Ep 21: Hunger vs Craving- How do I know which it is? (w/ Lindsay)

Am I hungry or is it just a craving?
 
This week we tackle two questions that came in from listeners of the show. The topic doesn't JUST center around balancing weight either...it also dives into the performance side of things and how appetite can be affected by different volumes of training AND how to handle those. 
 
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here!
 
Check out a host of free resources to help you get clarity on nutrition.
 
Join our Facebook group! Valley to Peak Facebook Group
Opt in for the latest V2P News (and a freebie!)
 
Check out the Valley to Peak Nutrition Dehydrating Guide here for less than the cost of 1 packaged dehydrated meal. 
 

BONUS-EP: 20: When Less is More (Proper ”Deload” Before a Trip w/ Summit Strength)

This week I'm joined by Rowan Smith of Summit Strength. 
The topic Rowan and I cover this week is very timely for most folks.  We talk about "deloading"...or in more simplistic terms- scaling BACK exercise before a trip into the mountains SO THAT you CAN perform optimally when you take your first step on the trail.   We'll talk through things like: - What should training look like in the weeks leading TO a big trip?-How soon....and how much...should you back off of a workout leadign into that trip/-HOW do you deload; stop completely or reduce the amount?-And, a variety of other topics.
 
Summit Strength Facebook group. 
 
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here!
 
Grab your copy of the Dehydrating Guide!
 
Check out a host of free resources to help you get clarity on nutrition.
 
Join our Facebook group! Valley to Peak Facebook Group
Opt in for the latest V2P News (and a freebie!)
 

Ep 19: Creating a Backcountry Meal Plan- The Nitty Gritty (W/ Mark Huelsing)

This week Mark and I chat through exactly how create your own nutrition plan for the backcountry.  We look at: 
 
-  How many calories should I be aiming for (and why calories aren't all that matters). 
-How should I split those calories up among carbs, protein, and fats (and what food will best help meet those needs). 
 
As well as a variety of other topics to help you create your own backcountry nutrition plan.  The mantra we always use is "calories only matter if they're coming from this right place..."  This podcast dives into just why that is. 
 
LINKS
Exo Mtn Gear/Valley to Peak Fuel Guide
Packets of BBQ Pork
Salted Edamame
 
More information about the Valley to Peak Nutrition Coaching Program (3 spots open). 
 
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here!
 
Check out a host of free resources to help you get clarity on nutrition.
 
Interested in dehydrating your own food for the backcountry?  Grab the guide here. 
 
Join our Facebook group! Valley to Peak Facebook Group
Opt in for the latest V2P News (and a freebie!)
 
 
 

Ep 18: Death Hike Recap (Pt 1) - TheTrip

Mossy Salomon's, rivers, and Alaska. 
 
Part 1 of 3 recaps the trip itself, which included an audible 4-hours into day one, river crossings, side hills, sheep, and THE best campsite.
 
The link to the DIY Dehydrating guide: Valley to Peak Dehydrating Guide
 
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here! (Email: info@V2pnutrition.com)
 
Check out a host of free resources to help you get clarity on nutrition.
 
Join our Facebook group! Valley to Peak Facebook Group
Opt in for the latest V2P News (and a freebie!)
 
 

Ep 17: Hydration & Electrolytes for the Backcountry

Hydration, electrolytes, and other topics for the backcountry (is there a supplement for altitude?  DIY pour over coffee in the backcountry, and much more!). 
 
Show Notes: 
- DIY backcountry pour over coffee instructions. 
- Hunt Backcountry Podcast interview with Dr. Robert Roach on altitude.
-Nuun Tablets
-DIY Electrolyte Mix Directions 
-Valley to Peak Electrolyte Guide
 
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here!
 
Check out a host of free resources to help you get clarity on nutrition.
 
Interested in dehydrating your own food for the backcountry?  Grab the guide here. 
 
Join our Facebook group! Valley to Peak Facebook Group
Opt in for the latest V2P News (and a freebie!)
 
 
 

Ep 16: HIIT training for the mountains (is there value or no?), fueling for HIIT, and honesty for a gym pass...plus more!

We're all limited on time and want to make best use of what we have, so it begs the question- is short-duration, high-intensity better than longer pushes?  If given limited time, should you just lift weights?  What's best?
 
Mark and Kyle dive into these topics AND the "after burn" effect of exercise, what it does for your fueling strategies, and if it matters.
 
The outline includes: 
HIIT training for the mtns.  Value vs none? 
EPOC burn for deficits (I.e. relying/count/tracking the kcal burn that comes after HIIT vs steady-state).  
Cardio vs resistance training if you had to pick. 
Value/difference between two. 
What “burns more calories”
Things you’ve found to keep you motivated (training vs burning calories?)
Is there a difference fueling strategy, and dishonesty for days passes in a gym. 
 
The link to the DIY Dehydrating guide: Valley to Peak Dehydrating Guide
 
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here!
 
Check out a host of free resources to help you get clarity on nutrition.
 
Join our Facebook group! Valley to Peak Facebook Group
Opt in for the latest V2P News (and a freebie!)
 
 
 
 

When do you include protein for endurance fueling? (Solo Short)

Topics covered: 
When do you start adding protein into your training fuel plan?
Why is it needed at that point- the two main factors it's worth considering. 
How MUCH should you be adding when it's included?
All of this and more covered in the episode!
 
Is there a topic YOU want to hear about?  Tell us here!
 
Check out a host of free resources to help you get clarity on nutrition.
 
Join our Facebook group! Valley to Peak Facebook Group
Opt in for the latest V2P News (and a freebie!)