Valley To Peak Nutrition

01/04/2026

The best gear I've found for cold weather temps on the trail is conincidentally some of the cheapest in their category.

-Cheap gloves: Rag Wool Gloves (amazon).
-Cheap safety glasses (Harbor Freight or your local hardware store).
-Thin Baselayers: 32-degrees.

Fenix HMR50R is the headlamp I use. My backup (that was my go-to for years) is the Nitecore NU25.

My favorite midlayer(s) for more high-exertion outputs are the Outdoor Vitals Pursuit Hybrid Fleece. I also like the Kuiu Pelaton 97 Zip Up Hoodie.

Admittedly, these are all more than the three above, but still fairly doable in their given category.

Hope that helps answer some of the questions we had!

01/02/2026

2026 marks the 9th year of existence for Valley to Peak.

So much has changed in that time, but my goal hasn’t.

📸: with heavy squats on an overseas deployment while donning his V2P shirt. We started Valley to Peak for guys like Dan who had the drive, but wanted a better map. In a world full of AI, "content", supplementing yourself to health, and catchy gimmicks, this picture has been an important reminder for ME on why I started this in this first place.

From day one, we’ve been here to help as many people as possible understand what was once a complicated topic, so there are no limits on what they can picture for their lives.

Here’s to absolutely nothing changing in 2026 while we continue to help people grow, get clarity, and to help make the complex feel possible.
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THANK YOU for the support you've shown us through the years. We're immensely grateful and look forward to continuing to serve you for many years to come!

12/15/2025

12/07/2025

Packing on post-season muscle: does more protein = more muscle mass and better gains? Not always...

Listen to the video for specific numbers to target as you prep for post-season training.

12/01/2025

Final day to grab all of our digital products at 50% off!
AND a reminder to watch the series we’ve already done in the app!

12/01/2025

Less sweat = less of a need for hydration? Not necessarily...

11/24/2025

Four very basic things to keep in mind to nail your nutrition on the trail:

Totals.
Timing.
Access.
Variety.

The video gives examples of each and how to make sure you hit the mark every time on every trip.

11/19/2025

Topics covered:
• Are oral GLP-1s as effective as injectables?
• What's the deal with the new report on protein powders containing lead?
• Should I worry about not having carbs with my protein after a workout?
• Are energy drinks really killing my gains in the gym and workouts?

Link in the show notes for the controversy around CR fining lead in protein powders and other podcasts we've done on Ozempic and GLP-1.

11/16/2025

Do nutrition needs change when the temps dip? They can. Here are a few tips to keep in mind on adjustments to make.

11/15/2025

Creatine is arguably the most popular supplement on the planet right now.

Yet, most people aren't quite sure why they should've been told they should take it, how it works, or if it even really works.

We look to explore some of that and get answers in this episode.
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Have you had conversations on this topic with a friend or family member? Help them get some answers by sharing the episode with them and telling them what your take-a-ways were.

11/05/2025

Lead in protein powders?! We dive into more of what the recent Consumer Report says, if you should worry, and a little dose of science.

11/03/2025

More information at v2pnutrition.com/backcountry-meat-care