We could argue there's been nothing more controversial in the world of nutrition than carbs, dietary fat, and salt.

One minute you hear we should have no sodium and most recently that we should be eating more.  What complicates the matter is the backcountry meals we consume contain almost 100% of our daily salt need.  What's THAT mean for our long-term health?

We dive into that and more this week on the podcast!

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"My job causes me to eat at random times and sit for prolonged periods.  What are the negative effects of eating this way, if any?  With such little usage of calories and energy throughout my day, my concern is that I will improperly balance what my body needs/doesn’t need?"

If you're a medical professional, military, law enforcement, (or even a parent for that matter!) who is forced to work random hours,  you'll want to listen to this!

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Emory Wanger is a PCT thru-hike and death hike veteran.  He’s logged tons of miles and as such- has gained tons of experience that he’s going to share with us today.  

This includes things like: 

-Fueling for multiple 30-mile days on the PCT. 

-How he increased mileage without increasing risk of injury.

-What building mental resiliency on the trail has taught him on other trips…and in life.

Emory's Website.

Emory's Podcast.

Better Backpacking Course

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"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?

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This week I get the tables turned on me and become the interviewed!

Jordan Budd is no stranger to podcasts and has hosted the Rokslide podcast for many years.  

This week, she interviews me as we talk about how nutrition needs change when the temperatures drop AND you've already put alot of miles on your feet during this season.

There is a FREE guide referenced in the show.  You can find that linked HERE. 

Jordan runs a guide service + media company called Running Water Media and Guide Service.  You can find out more about her and her information here. 

Season 13 of MeatEater with Jordan is linked here. 

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It’s often recommended that athletes drink high doses of caffeinie as a way to improve performance….but…is there any truth to that?  Is it best practice- why or why not?

Lindsay and I dive into the topic- give the history, talk about what’s fact vs fiction, what ACTUALLY works, and give some examples that you might consider trying if this topic DOES interest you.

Without further ado- here’s the podcast.

Check out the Valley to Peak Nutrition Dehydrating Guide here for less than the cost of 1 packaged dehydrated meal. 

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"Do you HAVE to eat only chicken and broccoli for weight and performance goals?"  

Would it be better to have small amounts of "real" ice cream or should I only have the low-fat, low-sugar, low........ versions?

These are common- and great questions- we get quite often.  This week Lindsay and I tackle these and a variety of topics related to it.  Including: 

• What are some basic, easy, but effective strategies to enjoy stuff I love.

And MUCH more!

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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

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 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?

One thing you'll most certainly find is that there are no similarities in each persons answer(s).  

Links Referenced in the Show

1. Mtn Tough workout programming. 

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