Creatine and the backcountry- Is there a place for it?
Creatine has gained a load of attention in the last couple of years for it’s reported ability to enhance athletic performance, increase...
One Stop Shop for DIY snacks and breakfasts you can take into the backcountry to fuel yourself this fall.
We’ve talked a ton on the podcast about great DIY snacks and breakfasts you can take into the backcountry to fuel whatever it is you’ve...
Two Lessons [in] Thirty-Eight Years
I just turned 38. Young by the standards of some (anyone over 50). Old by the standards of others (anyone under 20). I’m a real...
Successful Summer-Four Tips to Navigate the Summer Spread
While getting some movement in recently, the smell of barbecue was hanging in the neighborhood. I was reminded of one of my favorite...
Managing [Nutrition] Extremes in Hostile Mountain Environments
As the weather warms up and we transition into the sunnier and drier time of year that can mean different things for our outdoor...
Three Nutrition Tips to Focus on When the Temperatures Plummet (Winter Sports and Hunts)
There are three important things to keep in mind with nutrition when winter sports like skiing (skimo, cross-country, and alpine) and...
What is collagen protein and do I need it?"
"What is collagen protein and do I need it?" This was a question that recently came up in Valley to Peak. Collagen is a protein that...
5 Effective Ways to Increase Your Daily Protein Intake
Implementing these 5 strategies is an effective way to increase your daily protein intake. Protein is an essential macronutrient that...
Focusing on the process vs the outcomes
Seeing the Forrest from the Trees “You’ll hate it if all you care about is the outcome…” I first showed an interest in the outdoors and...
Nutrition Tips for Tree Stand Hunting
What are some nutrition strategies to stay focused in a tree stand? I live in Idaho and absolutely adore spending my free time in the...