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Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

Kyle Kamp

Nutrition for preparation and optimal performance in the backcountry.

health & fitness nutrition

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01:10:51

Managing Extremes in Hostile Mountain Environments...

Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast ·

2024/05/18

Nutrition demands in the mountains are extreme. Add factors like a heavy pack, varying terrain type, heat, weather, smoke, and you can wind up with nutrition needs that seem more like the calculation for an atoms potential than a calorie calculation. Luckily for us, Dr. Brent Ruby spent more than 25 years studying this to help us understand exactly how it works. He joints us for two parts- one on nutrition (this one) and the physical demands and training for such tasks in part 2. Links Dr

42:10

Red Meat Follow Up: Your Questions Answered

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2024/05/04

You asked. We answered. What about white meat? Do the same premises apply? How about vegetables? I love grilled veggies, but are the risks the same? Is there an idea ration of red meat, white meat, and fish we should be aiming for in a week? How do you make your own jerky if you don't use nitrates? We typically make brats and summer sausage with our meat- is that ok or how do you process yours? Plus much, much more. -- Link to Fueling Your Ascent Guide Foundations- Group 3-

01:28:25

2024 Death Hike Recap (Mark + Kyle R2R2R)

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2024/04/20

The 2024 Exo Mtn Gear Death Hike of the Grand Canyon's iconic rim-to-rim-to-rime is in the books. We recap the hike, nutrition, how we changed out training- and a host of other topics. Marks Food List Kyle's Food List Fueling When You Don't Feel Like It Guide

50:33

"If red meat is bad for you, should I stop hunting?" ...

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2024/04/06

“I recently watched a documentary suggesting that meat is the source of all health issues- should I stop hunting?”This was a question we had on the documentary “What the Health”. We looked at the main points in the documentary to determine what parts are completely false, what’s not the full story- and what part has some valid points. Check out other Valley to Peak resources at: Valley to Peak Nutrition

37:37

Listener Q&A Part 2: why calorie density for trail...

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2024/03/23

Mike and I continue our conversation this week in part two of the listener Q&A. In this, we dive into a host of topics that will help give answers to questions you may have had about for peak performance on and off the trails. We look at:Why aiming for calorie-density for trail nutrition is a waste of time. Backcountry nutrition strategies and differences from home nutrition. We explore how the variables of mileage, intensity, and temperature can impact our nutritional needs. Wee look at

37:46

Bonus: Lessons from the Ladies

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2024/03/09

Over 75% of the Valley to Peak audience is men- a huge following. So, why in the world would I choose to do an episode ‘for the ladies? Because many of you have told the women in your life about Valley to Peak (thank you!). We also started to see that many of the women we talked to all had the same questions...the same goals...and the same struggles. Who better to filter those questions through than two women who have shared the struggle, faced it, and been successful? Plus, what better way

38:02

Q&A (with one of you!): Part 1: "What's the ACTUAL...

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2024/03/02

"You said the concerns with artificial sweeteners are overrated...how is that possible?"Part 1: I'm joined by a listen of the show- Mike Tennant- to talk through something I said WAY back in Episode 34. In this, we tackle ALL things related to artificial sweaters. Why did I make that comment? What does science say about them? Why does it seem like everyone who eats them is overweight if they're so 'healthy'? Isn't it better to just have the "real" thing? We tackle all of this and more. Send

55:41

"C'mon, Jack." The Catalyst for a Changed Life (w/...

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2024/02/17

"I didn't want to be a dad who couldn't keep up w/ his kids."This is all about taking your life back and some practical steps to do it. Jack Lander joins me this week to share his awesome story of what woke him up to make changes in his life that let to an 80lb weight loss, find running, and an entirely different mindset. --- Jacks contact information -- More resources from Valley to Peak

57:32

10 Years of Death Hikes: The 5 Greatest Lessons w/...

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2024/02/03

"I'm not sure it can be as miserable as the earlier ones because of all the lessons we've learned over the years..." Our friends Mark and Steve from Exo Mtn Gear join us to talk through just what those lessons are. Check out the recap of the last 10 years in this journal article from Exo. Learn more about the food + gear Mark and I took on the AK death hike in the links below. Mark's Gear and Food List Kyle's Gear and Food List

35:48

FAQ: Fuel & early morning workouts, collagen,...

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2024/01/20

"I wake up crazy early to exercise and have no time to eat beforehand...suggestions?" "I'm not a mountain climber...will your program even work for me?" Collagen. Nutrition at altitude. -- Lindsay joins me this week to tackle your questions on the first QA of 2024! -- Check out Valley to Peak Nutrition resources.

42:09

How to Create a Plan that ACTUALLY works in 2024

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2024/01/06

Most people don't lack motivation, believe it or not. They lack a plan. -- They're willing to invest the time, but knowing what to invest the time in is the #1 many folks derail good intentions by the second week in February. -- In this episode we cover three key things in developing a plan that will actually work for you this year. I'm joined by Chantelle from Uphill Athlete for segments of it as well. No matter where you're at or what your goal(s) are, I think everyone will find something in

47:18

What’s coming in ’24, thank YOU, and the end of a...

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2023/12/20

What a year! We wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to you, first and foremost. Second, we wanted to give you an idea of what's coming in 2024 and have the first chance if you're interested. Finally, we end with a listener who reaches his goal. This is an extension of the podcast we started with Ken H from earlier in the year when he asked me "what do you mean this is 'so simple'?" Ken talks about what it felt like to reach his goal several months later. Links from the

37:33

How a Small Patch of Timber In The Mountains Created...

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2023/12/06

Dave, like many folks who reach out to Valley to Peak, wanted to lose a few pounds and have better physical capabilities in the mountains. However, it was two other goals that really drove his motivation. One of these was a really small patch of aspens above his house. There wasn't anything particularly special about these aspens beyond the things that propels nearly all of us to go seek adventure: "I wonder what it looks like up there..." This is his (powerful story). -- Interested checking

36:48

FAQ: ”How can I manage the dips in my energy better...

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2023/11/22

Most of us will sit down to watch the Lions get smoked tomorrow after a belly-full of turkey. Most of us will also doze off without any recollection of who won the coin toss or possession that followed. This shouldn't be what you experience the other 364 days per year, yet it's exactly what many folks complain of. Paul joins me this week as we explore how to better manage this and ensure it happens less often. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! --- Interested checking out other resources to

29:20

The Holidays and Your Goals: How to Navigate Them...

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2023/11/09

"I want to enjoy the celebrations with friends and family, but I don’t want to do it SO much that I find myself having to make a ton of ground up by the first of the year..." Sound familiar? You wouldn't be alone if so... It’s a great question and one we’ve built a strategy for that we outline here. We also tackle questions like: Why does the weight go up so much after 1 meal?” Is there really that little margin?….and what do I do with that? How do you account for stuff you didn’t make

01:02:29

A Tale with Two Different Outcomes (How Does a...

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2023/10/25

Josh ran the WY East 50K & Standhope 30K in 2023. In spite of dominating one race and executing the SAME nutrition plan on the second, he had entirely different outcomes. This podcast is the result of us talking through why, what happened...and how to fix it. I have heard your body uses water to digest a meal. If so, how long does that process take? Could this have contributed to my cramping at Standhope. Any data on hydration or nutrition related to acclimating to high elevation. How

32:36

Nearly 5 Years And Counting: Insights For Long-Term...

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2023/10/11

AJ was, by most standards, the first V2P client and started his journey in May of 2019. In this episode, AJ shares his experience (and insights) from losing and maintaining his weight + performance nearly 5 years ago. Questions you want covered? Email us at Valley to Peak Interested in Resources? Check out the Valley to Peak Website

48:04

”Do metabolism boosters work? If not, how can I...

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2023/09/27

“I read about all of these supplements, teas, and things that are supposed to increase my metabolism. Do they work or is there anything that would?” In the second part we tackle, what proved to be, a tough question for me: "I know you’re a big fan of tracking, but what if I don’t want to? Are there any lessons or tips you’ve learned over the years that would help someone achieve their goal without the arduous task of tracking?" ---- To learn more about our resources or working with Valley to

23:04

Is endurance training bad for our heart? What IS a...

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2023/09/13

The second part looks at: What’s the minimum effective dose we SHOULD be aiming for What about all the age-old wives tales with nutrition? What’s true and what’s not? Can I have eggs or can’t I? What about butter? What about meat? What IS a good dose for exercise? Is there a consequence to doing NO exercise at all? And of course- what role does nutrition play in heart health? Resources Referenced Dr. Nelson's Website (Lub-dub Doc). Free nutrition guides on our website at v2pnutrition.com If

37:40

Is endurance training bad for our heart? Can There...

Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast ·

2023/08/30

This episode came about because of a question from me: why am I seeing so many athletes doing long-distance events dying all of the sudden? Is there too much of a good thing? His email reply prompted this podcast. Resources Referenced Dr. Nelson's Website (Lub-dub Doc). Free nutrition guides on our website at v2pnutrition.com If you’re interested in getting your meals dehydrated for the upcoming season- you can grab that on the site here. If you’re interested in learning more about nutrition,

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