Valley To Peak Nutrition

01/14/2026

FAQ: Sharing a summary + my thoughts on the new dietary guidelines- which are quite the shift from we had previously had. We also look at:
- Is HIIT better than zone 2 for fat loss?
- Will creatine alone help me build a bigger muscle?
- Are there lower thresholds of the macros we should avoid?

These all on the most recent episode that went live this morning!

01/12/2026

We get a fair number of questions on fish oil supplements from time to time, so here’s a very direct and to-the-point summary on what you’re looking for:

Look for one that has a combination of DHA and EPA. You will need to look at the package to determine if they have both.

Do NOT buy “proprietary blends”- that goes for any supplement.

The general rule of thumb is 250-500mg/fatty acid/day for general health. It will be sold as ~1,000-1250mg/fatty acid/day or around 2,400mg. The 1,000mg of DHA and EPA is what matters.

Upper thresholds are crazy high at 3-5kmg. Here is a decent brand I am unaffiliated with. It removes mercury and has the USP certified seal verifying what’s in it is actually in it.

The body- and my- preference would still be from fish a couple times per week.

Takeaway: go fish more 😉

01/12/2026

Looking to have the best year of your life in '26? It might be not be about doing more at all...

01/11/2026

Line-up for the week:

Neck roast (Dall sheep, AK). Usually w/ root vegetables.

Top round steaks (Dall sheep, AK). Chicken fried steak (oven or air fryer).

Ground venison. Chili.

Ground elk. Burgers/sliders.

Ground venison sausage (we use apples, onion, garlic, and seasoning to make ourself). Breakfast for dinner- a family favorite.

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“Healthy food” doesn’t need to suck or be boring. What are you making?

01/07/2026

Aiming for perfection in '26? Good luck. We're going for consistnetly good vs occasionally great. Here's how.

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...