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Colorado Trail Prep: Part Three with Aaron Owens Mayhew - Essential Nutrition to Thrive in the Backcountry

June 19, 2024 Jennifer Mabus and Dyana Carmella Season 5 Episode 45
Colorado Trail Prep: Part Three with Aaron Owens Mayhew - Essential Nutrition to Thrive in the Backcountry
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Colorado Trail Prep: Part Three with Aaron Owens Mayhew - Essential Nutrition to Thrive in the Backcountry
Jun 19, 2024 Season 5 Episode 45
Jennifer Mabus and Dyana Carmella

In the third installment of their Colorado Trail Prep series, Jen and Dyana chat with Aaron Owens Mayhew, a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker who is the visionary behind Backcountry Foodie. With over 20 years of experience in both the backcountry and the field of nutrition, Aaron is passionate about creating ultralight, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare backpacking recipes that fuel your body and nourish your soul. This episode is aimed at anyone gearing up to spend time in the backcountry, featuring inspiring recipes and tips on how to ensure you're properly nourished.

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Backcountry Foodie Website 
https://backcountryfoodie.com/
Backcountry Foodie Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/backcountry_foodie
Backcountry Foodie Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/c/BackcountryFoodie
Garlic Parmesan Ramen (Mentioned in the episode)
https://backcountryfoodie.com/garlic-parmesan-ramen-ultralight-backpacking-recipe/

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS
6:56 Aaron's background with nutrition and the backcountry food industry
23:54 Best snack recommendations
27:08 How to use nutrition to help your body recover from exhaustion
29:40 Delicious ways to stay hydrated
33:35 Foods to eat to help combat altitude sickness
36:04 Aaron's biggest tip for backcountry nutrition
56:37 Where to find Aaron's nutrition classes
1:00:08 A GIFT 


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In the third installment of their Colorado Trail Prep series, Jen and Dyana chat with Aaron Owens Mayhew, a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker who is the visionary behind Backcountry Foodie. With over 20 years of experience in both the backcountry and the field of nutrition, Aaron is passionate about creating ultralight, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare backpacking recipes that fuel your body and nourish your soul. This episode is aimed at anyone gearing up to spend time in the backcountry, featuring inspiring recipes and tips on how to ensure you're properly nourished.

Use Code: BUSHBANTER for 20% off your first-year membership to Backcountry Foodie

Backcountry Foodie Website 
https://backcountryfoodie.com/
Backcountry Foodie Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/backcountry_foodie
Backcountry Foodie Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/c/BackcountryFoodie
Garlic Parmesan Ramen (Mentioned in the episode)
https://backcountryfoodie.com/garlic-parmesan-ramen-ultralight-backpacking-recipe/

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS
6:56 Aaron's background with nutrition and the backcountry food industry
23:54 Best snack recommendations
27:08 How to use nutrition to help your body recover from exhaustion
29:40 Delicious ways to stay hydrated
33:35 Foods to eat to help combat altitude sickness
36:04 Aaron's biggest tip for backcountry nutrition
56:37 Where to find Aaron's nutrition classes
1:00:08 A GIFT 


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Intro
Aaron's background with nutrition and the backcountry food industry
Backcountry Foodie's core mission and values
How Aaron overcame initial business challenges
How to backcountry eat similar to how you eat at home
How to resupply at a grocery store while thru-hiking
How a registered dietician's view of food has changed when hiking
Best snack recommendations
How to use nutrition to help your body recover from exhaustion
Delicious ways to stay hydrated
Foods to eat to help combat altitude sickness
Aaron's biggest tip for backcountry nutrition
Ways to prepare weeks before a thru-hike start date
How bad (or good) is drinking alcohol while hiking?
Most rewarding aspect of creating and growing Backcountry Foodie
Aaron's favorite backcountry recipe
Future plans for Aaron and Backcountry Foodie
Where to find Aaron's nutrition classes
A GIFT to our listeners from Backcountry Foodie!