Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast
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Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

by Kyle Kamp

This is a podcast built to help you develop a deeper understanding when it comes nutrition to prepare for and perform optimally in the mountains. It’s geared towards taking the complexities, nuances, and fluff out of the information that’s usually tied to the topic. You’ll receive expert coaching advice, strategies, and answers to your specific nutrition questions so you can gain clarity in less time and achieve more of your goals on- and off trail- than you ever have before.

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1
Unstoppable at 45: Crushing goals when the world says you should be slowing down.
41:52 Mar 18, 2026
2
Hunt Expo + Toughbuck/Toughsheep nutrition (plus gear to keep your eye out for and more)
21:01 Mar 4, 2026
3
Sayonara bars; meet pouches to fuel your adventures (w/ Founder of Neve, Nora Fierman)
51:36 Feb 26, 2026
4
FAQ: Differences between carbs in fueling mixes, hydrogen water, how long should recovery actually take?
18:24 Feb 11, 2026
5
Nutrition for our Kids- your questions answered
43:05 Jan 29, 2026
6
FAQ: New dietary guidelines, HIIT vs Z2 for weight loss, creatine alone to build more capable muscles, and lower thresholds for macros.
41:54 Jan 13, 2026
7
New Year. Better Goals. (Free Tools Included!)
35:36 Dec 30, 2025
8
The origins and future of backpacking food (w/ Greenbelly Meals founder Chris Cage)
41:01 Dec 11, 2025
9
How he dropped 100 points of cholesterol and had a muscle recomposition in 90 days (V2P Member Story).
28:55 Nov 29, 2025
10
FAQ: How is exercise factored into my calorie needs? What's a 'healthy perspective' on food exactly? What's a DEXA scan and what parameters should I pay attention to?
53:21 Nov 15, 2025
11
Efficacy of Oral GLP-1 VS Injectables, Lead in Protein Powders, energy drinks, and the protein-sparing effect of carbs
43:37 Oct 28, 2025
12
Creatine: The good, the bad, the science, and what you should do.
26:45 Oct 13, 2025
13
FAQ: Does variety matter? Protein timing (and quality) to maximize muscle growth, protein intake while doing PT, and strategies to manage sweets intake
31:59 Sep 29, 2025
14
The Cold Weather Tax: How the cold taxes you, how to prevent it and save your life (W/ John Barklow)
1:11:50 Sep 15, 2025
15
Four things to maximize recovery between hunts (Plus: Should you carb load before you leave & what’s coming?)
25:27 Sep 1, 2025
16
Backcountry Nutrition Live Q&A
1:05:28 Aug 19, 2025
17
Eight Days in the Elk Woods With No Food (w/ Corey Jacobson)
1:00:23 Aug 5, 2025
18
Burnt Buns, The Impact Alcohol Actually Has on You, and Habit Change (W/ Kyle Zibrowski)
1:14:11 Jul 22, 2025
19
FAQ: What should I eat before an early AM workout? Does anything increase metabolism? Plus, more (and an invite!)
24:28 Jul 8, 2025
20
Real Talk on Nutrition + Hunting Stories to Back It (w/ Jaden at Hunt West)
1:22:44 Jun 23, 2025
21
Top of the World: Journey to the Mount Everest Summit (W/ Michael Kirby)
1:09:42 Jun 9, 2025
22
2025 Death Hike (Pt 2) : 100-mile attempt in the Grand Canyon (W/ Mark)
1:05:05 May 23, 2025
23
Off the Cuff: Free Copy of V2 Dehydrate Guide (Updates and Other Resources)
9:39 May 21, 2025
24
Death Hike Part 1: Test yourself mentally, physically, and testicular(ly). Lessons in unwavering commitments in spite of unexpected hurdles (w/ Gabriel Saindon)
56:50 May 9, 2025
25
Ketone IQ, Non-stick pans, and Grand Canyon R2R2R (X2) Food (Resource galore!)
35:32 Apr 24, 2025
26
Year of Redemption: health, sheep, and conquering past defeats (w/ Nicholas Gilbert)
39:38 Apr 10, 2025
27
Q&A Part 2: How are you training for this years Death Hike? Seed oils: Aren't you worried about the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio?
23:09 Mar 27, 2025
28
Pt 1: Are protein bars glorified treats?  If 'starvation mode' isn't real; why do we plateau (plus, what do you actually do and do we need detoxes?) Q&A w/ Lindsay.
37:12 Mar 12, 2025
29
What Works in the Wilderness (A Deep Dive into Backcountry Supplements + Tactical Athlete Nutrition)
1:11:40 Feb 26, 2025
30
"Feeling like Myself Again" Coming back from cancer with nutrition and training (W/ Rachael Sanchez)
28:36 Feb 9, 2025
31
GLP-1 & Ozempic: The Magic Pill We've Been Waiting On? (W/ Dyllon Sanford, PA)
1:17:02 Jan 26, 2025
32
Lessons After Life Support (w/ Sarah Book)
33:54 Jan 12, 2025
33
End of Year Updates + Top 10 Nutrition Question for the Trail
48:02 Dec 29, 2024
34
Sheep Follow Up: "How did you find time to train, shoot, and get out of town while working, having kids, and a wife?" Practical strategies you can use.
50:07 Dec 8, 2024
35
FAQ: Cyclic Dextrin, Weights v "Cardio" And discount coming soon!
22:58 Nov 23, 2024
36
FAQ: "Should I get bloodwork done? Discretionary calories- what, why, how much, and protein recommendations as we age..."
29:39 Nov 9, 2024
37
Welcome to V2P (and intro) To Heidi Brackebusch (plus recap of her solo elk trip).
33:16 Oct 26, 2024
38
Burning Questions From A Listener: Jake Downs Interviews Me On a Variety of Nutrition Topics
1:14:20 Oct 12, 2024
39
Maintenance Always Beats Repair (PT + Prevention Strategies To KEEP Training and Go the Long Haul w/ WPT).
44:26 Sep 28, 2024
40
2024 Dall Sheep Hunt & Alaska Recap (w/ Mark)
1:33:02 Sep 14, 2024
41
Creatine in the Backcountry: "is there a use and benefit for taking creatine in the backcountry to enhance performance while in the mountains?”
19:05 Aug 31, 2024
42
MTNTOUGH: Origins, Staying Ready, and Leading By Being Second (w/ Dustin Diefenderfer)
1:01:17 Aug 17, 2024
43
I Was Wrong: Three [nutrition-related] things we've changed our minds on in the last five years.
1:03:10 Aug 3, 2024
44
Making It Work With Bare Minimums (Brian Barney)
42:05 Jul 20, 2024
45
Nutrition Buzz Words (Part 2): Separating fact from fiction on processed food, seed oils, fats, and inflammation.
39:35 Jul 6, 2024
46
Nutrition Buzz Words (Part 1): Separating fact from fiction on GMO, Organic, Additives, and Preservatives
1:00:39 Jun 22, 2024
47
Testing YOUR performance w/ BSU Human Perf. Lab (BONUS).
51:58 Jun 8, 2024
48
Training for Extremes in Hostile Mountain Environments [Dr. Brent Ruby, Pt. 2]- Training
57:45 Jun 1, 2024
49
Managing Extremes in Hostile Mountain Environments [Dr. Brent Ruby, Pt 1.)-Nutrition
1:10:51 May 18, 2024
50
Red Meat Follow Up: Your Questions Answered
42:10 May 4, 2024
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