Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 19 | Farm to Summit Creator/Owner Louise Barton

Guest: Louise Barton — Founder of Farm to SummitJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Louise “Lou” Barton, founder of Farm to Summit, a Durango-based company making dehydrated backpacking meals sourced from local farms and up-cycled produce.Lou shares how a 23-day Yellowstone backcountry research trip — and watching her coworkers struggle on low-quality trail food — sparked the idea for Farm to Summit. What started with a home dehydrator and farmers markets has grown into a mission-driven brand focused on sustainability, flavor, and fueling real adventures.In this episode we dive into:🥕 Sourcing thousands of pounds of produce from local farms🌱 Using up-cycled vegetables to reduce food waste📈 Growing slowly and sustainably instead of scaling too fast👩‍👧 Balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and the outdoors🥘 Why taste tests and quality control matter more than hype🏔️ How the outdoor community shapes their meals and missionFrom feeding thru-hikers and climbers to families and even diplomats abroad, Farm to Summit meals are showing up in some unexpected places — and the stories behind them are powerful. If you love backpacking, food, or founder stories, this episode is packed with insight and heart.🔗 Connect with Farm to Summit🌐 Website: https://www.farmtosummit.comBuy on REI https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/qIi4bkn5nv📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmtosummit📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farmtosummit📍 Store Locator: https://www.farmtosummit.com🎧 Listen to Beyond the Trailhead▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Beyondthetrailhead🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-trailhead/id1860050826🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11g9jx9Oyd2YSHipi0mmDy?si=72d97f11c5f64ea6📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetrailheadpodcast🌐 Website: https://obristimagery.com