MTNTOUGH: Origins, Staying Ready, and Leading By Being Second (w/ Dustin Diefenderfer)

MTNTOUGH: Origins, Staying Ready, and Leading By Being Second (w/ Dustin Diefenderfer)

Author: Kyle Kamp August 17, 2024 Duration: 1:01:17
My guest this week is Dustin Diefendurfer.  Dustin runs MTNTOUGH- a program and app that has become synonymous with training the dedicated.  This includes folks in the military, backcountry hunters, thru-hikers, wildland firefighters, ultra-runners, and just about everything in between.     Having had the chance to get to know Dustin and the entire crew over at MTNTOUGH through work we’ve done together in the last year has been nothing short of a great experience and learn from the exception attitudes, work ethic, and thinking they operate from everyday.  I wanted you all to get to experience that.    So, we cover the origins of MTNTOUGH and it’s grown over the years.  What’s been good- and difficult- about that.  How the most impactful things rarely start out as trying to create any kind impact at all.  We talk about making decisions and when to take leaps and at what point are decisions just plain stupidity….and so much more.  ---- Check out more from MTNTOUGH here.  Resources on nutrition?  Check out Valley to Peak here. 

The Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast, hosted by coach Kyle Kamp, cuts through the noise surrounding diet and performance for mountain athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. This isn't about rigid meal plans or fleeting trends. Instead, the podcast focuses on building a practical, foundational understanding of how food fuels the body for demanding activities like hiking, climbing, and skiing. Each episode breaks down complex nutritional science into actionable strategies you can use immediately, whether you're preparing for a multi-day trek or seeking more energy for your local trails. You'll hear clear explanations on topics like fueling for altitude, recovery nutrition, and hydration, all aimed at helping you make confident decisions with your diet. The tone is direct and grounded, prioritizing clarity over jargon. By listening, you gain a reliable resource for answering your specific nutrition questions, allowing you to spend less time deciphering conflicting advice and more time pursuing your goals in the mountains and beyond. Tune in for straightforward coaching that connects what you eat directly to how you perform in the wild.
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