Mountain Fuel: Nutrition, Hydration and Hunt Prep with Kyle Kamp

About this episode

Kyle Kamp returns to discuss nutrition and hydration strategies for hunters as they prepare for mountain hunts.

n this episode of Talk Is Sheep, Kyle Stelter welcomes back Kyle Kamp for the second installment in our quarterly mountain nutrition series as we move closer to sheep season. With the dust of New Year’s resolutions behind us and mountain hunts quickly approaching, Kyle Kamp breaks down how hunters should adjust nutrition as training volume increases. From adding calories without overdoing it, to understanding carbohydrates, protein, hydration, electrolytes, and weight loss, this episode is packed with practical advice for anyone preparing for a demanding backcountry hunt. The conversation also dives into the mental and physical side of mountain readiness, including Kyle Kamp’s annual “Death Hike” with the EXO Mountain Gear crew, the value of building confidence through hard efforts, and why training is not about perfection — it is about becoming more prepared than you were before. Kyle Kamp explains how to fuel long training sessions, avoid under-eating, manage hydration in hot weather, recognize whether you are a salty sweater, and plan calories for different hunt intensities. Whether you are heading into sheep country, preparing for a mountain hunt, or simply trying to get…

People in this episode

Host: Kyle Stelter

Guest: Kyle Kamp

Topics covered

• nutrition
• hydration
• hunting preparation
• mountain performance
• training
• backcountry

Keywords

• nutrition
• hydration
• hunting
• training
• backcountry
• carbohydrates
• protein
• electrolytes
• weight loss

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EXO Mountain Gear

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