Gabriel had every reason on the planet to legitimately not show up to this years Death Hike. Yet, his first question to his doctor after a finding in his health was "Am I still going to be able to make this hike?"

We talked ABOUT the hike, but we also talk about the importance of not sitting on things in your health you need to handle and what it means to go all-in on a commitment you make.

Atomic Athlete/Exo Mtn Gear Training Template

Ivory Holsters Website

Our New Backcountry 101 Course

Other Resources We Offer

Thanks for checking the podcast out! Below are links referenced throughout the episode:

1. Prior R2R2R Podcast Episode (with attached Food list.

2. 2025 Nutrition & Food List.

3. Podcast on fat burning fat as fuel, and fat adaptation.

4. Link to 2 DIY Bars for the backcountry.

Our BACKCOUNTRY FOUNDATIONS course is now live if you want to check it out here.

Nicholas Gilbert joins me this week to talk through his own personal journey. From running track for University of Oregon in college to getting busy with a family, he found himself in the same spot most of us do- unhappy with our health, but not 100% sure what to do about it.

2024 was a year of redemption for Nicholas. Not only did he solve for the questions about his health, he went back to the mountains of Alaska and redeemed a lifelong dream of taking a Dall Ram with his bow.

Nicholas’ Instagram and Contact information.

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Recap of the 2024 Death Hike with Nutrition List

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• Are protein bars glorified treats?
• If starvation mode isn't real; why do we plateau? What's actually happening?
• What do you do in Valley to Peak? What's your role in the process of someones progress?
• Do we need detoxes?

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We dive deep on what actually works in big wilderness pushes, what's garbage, and what shows promise, but still needs some adjusting.

V2P Backcountry Meat Care Guide

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Imagine waking up and not feeling like yourself. It's a challenge many of us will hopefully never have to know. It was, however, something Rachael Sanchez had to walk through. But, as you'll hear, nutrition and training slowly started to help her feel like herself again.

If you'd like to contact Rachael, you can reach out on social media.

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Dyllon and I sit down and discuss everything from the basics to the more complex aspects of GLP-1's and medications like Ozempic. We look at:

1. What is it? What is GLP-1 as a whole?
2. What’s the acronym stand for?
3. Do we produce it naturally?
4. If so, why are we suggesting people get a shot to get more of it?
5. What was it originally intended and created for?
6. Why does it seem to be magic for WEIGHT LOSS?
7. What are the obvious or hidden upsides?
8. What are the obvious or hidden downsides?
9. How long can a person take it?
10. Can they live on it forever?
11. Does the body naturally produce less if it’s getting some from other sources?
12. Will appetite increase once they come off?
13. Is there extra concern for muscle loss while on them? Is that concern warranted? How can you make sure to mitigate that loss?
14. Is there a way to maintain productive levels of energy while taking them?
15. Sounds like a free lunch- something bad has to be lurking….right?

and MUCH, much more!

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