Backcountry Fueling That Actually Works (Part 2 with Kyle Kamp of Valley 2 Peak Nutrition)

Got questions? Send us a text!In Part 2 of our deep-dive with Kyle Kamp, Founder of Valley 2 Peak Nutrition, we get into the gritty, practical, real-world fueling strategies hunters actually need in the backcountry.Kyle breaks down how to build a full day of food on the mountain, why most hunters bonk under high-intensity output, how to time slow and fast digesting carbs, and why protein is often misunderstood in the field. He even shares the exact system he used on a 10-day Alaska sheep hunt — from DIY granola and high-protein muffins to electrolytes, gummy carb boosts, and “feedings” spaced throughout the day to maintain energy.This episode also covers:• Dehydrated vs freeze-dried meals — and why familiarity matters• Why “calories per ounce” can mislead hunters• How age, recovery, and digestion change what you should pack• Fueling for high-output hunts vs low-movement glassing days• How carbs, fats, and proteins actually convert to usable energy• The biggest backcountry nutrition mistakes Kyle sees• Kyle’s personal failure that became the spark behind Valley 2 Peak• Rapid-fire questions to close out the showWhether you’re packing in for 10 days or simply want to stop “hitting the wall” on day two, Kyle provides a clear, hunter-friendly roadmap for eating in the mountains without overcomplicating it.DEHYDRATION GUIDE:https://www.v2pnutrition.com/dehydration-guide CODE: IA2025BAR RECIPE:https://initialascent.com/blogs/recipes/audrey-barsDIY Granola & Oats Coconut Milk Powder (10g)PB Powder (10g)Protein Granola (3/4c, 80g)Shredded Coconut (15g)Quick Oats (1/3c, 25g)Syntha-6 Whey (20g)Walnuts (15g) Subscribe and join the journey. New episodes dropping weekly.#MountainDudePodcast #FaithGritGear #BackcountryLife #ChristianOutdoorsmen #HuntingPodcasthttps://initialascent.com/Want to watch the episode on YouTube:Click here.InstagramFacebook