Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

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.

Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Kyle Kamp, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kyle Kamp hosts Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast, a health show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #137

  Stop Wasting Money on Electrolytes You Don't Need: Backcountry Hydration Guide (V2P X Argali)

  Sep 14, 202636 min

  This week, Kyle joins Brad Brooks from Argali to break down the essential components of electrolyte supplements and hydration management for hunters, mountaineers, and folks who love the trail. They analyze various popular product types, discuss how to assess individual needs based on exertion levels, and explain why testing these strategies during training is vital before heading into the backcountry. - - - - - Check out the video series here on the Argali Youtube channel. Check out all of Argali's array of backcountry gear products here . Check out Valley to Peak Resources here .

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  Episode #136

  Q&A: Road Trip Nutrition: How to Eat Well on Long Drives + Does Rhodiola Work for Altitude?

  Aug 26, 202620 min

  Long road trips can completely derail your nutrition. If you've ever driven 8–10+ hours, arrived at your destination feeling terrible, and realized you've spent the entire day eating gas-station snacks, fast food, or whatever was easiest, this episode is for you. In this Q&A, we tackle two questions from the community. First: How do you maintain good nutrition during long drives and busy travel days? The answer isn't finding the perfect road-trip food. It's having a repeatable plan. Then we tackle a second question: Does Rhodiola rosea actually help with fatigue or altitude? The goal isn't perfect nutrition. The goal is to make good nutrition easier when life gets busy. What You'll Learn In this episode: Why long road trips can derail otherwise good nutrition Why planning beats willpower when you're traveling How to determine how many meals and snacks you'll need How to build a travel nutrition plan around protein, carbohydrates, and fat What to consider when packing food for a 10+ hour drive When you need a cooler—and when you don't How your travel style should influence the foods you pack Why you should avoid relying entirely on gas stations and convenience stores How to create a repeatable road-trip grocery list Why having a backup food option is so important The limitations of packaged protein and energy bars What Rhodiola rosea is What the research says about Rhodiola and fatigue Whether Rhodiola may have applications for altitude Why small research studies shouldn't be overinterpreted The importance of individual response when evaluating supplements Why supplements shouldn't replace proper altitude preparation Valle to Peak Travel Plan (Written Notes) Valley to Peak Travel Plan (Graphic)

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  Episode #135

  Fueling the Trail Masterclass: How to Eat for Runs, Hikes, and Mountain Expeditions

  Aug 16, 20261h 2m

  Tired of bonking halfway through a hike or feeling wrecked for days after a long trail run? In this episode, we break down the simple science of fueling for endurance on the trail. Whether you're training for your local singletrack, a backcountry hunting trip, or a big mountain summit, this episode gives you a clear, no-nonsense roadmap for pre-workout meals, intra-run fueling, post-workout recovery, and hydration. YouTube Link Episode Highlights: What to eat before you head out (3-hour vs. 1-hour rules) How many calories you actually need per hour on the trail How to calculate protein based on desired weight, not total weight The Fueling Hierarchy: Why supplements won't save a bad diet How to manage electrolytes and avoid over-hydrating Connect with us: V2PNutrition.com ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

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  Episode #134

  "Bigger Than Anything I’ve Done": Dylan Dowson’s NZ Hunt Prep & Daily Strategies for Long-Term Wins

  Jul 29, 202650 min

  When OnX’s Western Big Game Marketing Manager Dylan Dowson lined up a bucket-list tahr hunt in New Zealand and a mountain goat hunt in British Columbia, he realized his old strategy of "suffering through" the mountains wasn’t going to cut it anymore. In this episode, Dylan opens up about his evolution as a hunter—from growing up in eastern Montana to managing marketing for one of the biggest names in navigation. He breaks down the exact steps he took to transform his physical fitness and nutrition, the eye-opening reality of tracking calories, how he navigated trade shows and travel without derailing his progress, and what it actually felt like to conquer 3,000-foot vertical climbs in New Zealand without gassing out. Key Takeaways & Highlights The Shift from "Suffering Through" to Peak Prep: Why baseline toughness is fine for local hunts, but bucket-list trips demand a total lifestyle shift. The Nutrition "Aha!" Moment: Dylan’s experience going from knowing nothing about calorie intake to finding a sustainable rhythm that fuelled his body without over-restricting. Navigating the Chaos of Travel: Practical mindsets for staying on track during work trips, holidays, and trade show seasons (without resorting to extreme fasts or burnouts). Proof on the Mountain: What happens when the hard work pays off—gaining thousands of vertical feet on steep New Zealand terrain and coming off the mountain feeling energized, not broken. - - - - - Check out more resources at Valley to Peak Nutrition . Apply for coaching at Valley to Peak Nutrition Learn more about OnX

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  Episode #133

  Zone 2: Reclaiming the Basics in an Over-Optimized World (W/ Chantelle R. from Uphill Athlete and CC).

  Jul 8, 202647 min

  Welcome back to the Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast. In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back a crowd favorite for her fourth appearance on the show: endurance coach and writer, Chantelle Robitaille. If you’ve been a long-time listener, you know Chantelle's previous episode on Zone 2 training remains our most downloaded and listened-to episode of all time. Today, we dive into a topic that might ruffle a few feathers in the data-obsessed endurance community. Inspired by Chantel’s recent writings on her blog, Coach's Confidential, we unpack the controversial idea that your actual heart rate data might not matter as much as you think, and why it's time to stop being married to your watch. We cut through the noise, strip away the over-complication, and get right down to the nuts and bolts of what you actually need to know to build a stronger body and mind. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The Problem with Over-Optimization: Why obsessing over every minor metric on your watch might actually be hindering your progress. Why Your Heart Rate Doesn't Matter (The Context): Unpacking the controversial take on why data is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. Back to the Nuts and Bolts: Breaking down Chantelle's latest three articles that focus on simple, actionable training basics. Training vs. Science Resources & Links Mentioned: Read Chantelle's Blog: Coach Confidential Chantel’s Past Episodes: Episode: Mastering Zone 2 Training Episode: High Altitude Training Strategies Episode: Goal Setting for the New Year Connect with Valley to Peak Nutrition: Visit V2PNutrition.com Connect With Us! Have a question you want us to cover or a nerdy science topic you want us to break down? Drop us an email at info@v2pnutrition.com—we would love to hear from you and answer your questions on an upcoming episode! Enjoyed the show? Since we don't run any outside advertisements, we rely entirely on word of mouth to get good info into the hands of endurance athletes who need it. You can help us a ton by: Rating and reviewing the show on your favorite podcast app. Sharing this episode with a running buddy or friend who needs to reclaim the basics!

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