Trail Q&A: lower protein intakes, not bonking on 9-day expeditions and hunts, plus stable protein ideas for the trail and hiking

About this episode

This episode discusses strategies for managing protein intake and fueling during long outdoor expeditions.

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People in this episode

Host: Kyle Kamp

Topics covered

• nutrition
• protein intake
• backcountry strategy
• expeditions
• hiking

Keywords

• protein intakes
• backcountry nutrition
• hiking tips
• expedition fueling
• trail Q&A

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Valley to Peak Nutrition

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