Podcasts about backcountry foodie

Aaron returns to the show to share her expert insight as a licensed nutritionist and founder of Backcountry Foodie, focusing on how hikers can fuel their adventures with healthy, ultralight snacks—without overspending. Drawing from her extensive experience creating trail-tested meal plans, she offers smart, affordable picks from dollar stores and discount chains that deliver real nutritional value and stand up to the demands of the backcountry. This episode was inspired by a suggestion from one of our show followers—proof that the Papa Bear Hikes community keeps us hiking smarter!In this episode, Martin and Aaron discuss:Budget-friendly high-protein and energy-boosting snack ideasWhat to look for in packaged foods on a hiker's budgetTips to balance weight, calories, and costUpdates on her own trail snack staplesAaron proves that good nutrition and ultralight packing can go hand-in-hand—even on a tight budget.

Today's topic on Discover Rising Tides is Backcountry Foodie News. First, we start with our Healthy Living, Happy Life segment with Denise Stegall. Today's topic is: Happiness & Joy p3 Jeanne Gallagher discusses Backcountry Foodie News with guest Aaron Mayhew founder of Backcountry Foodie. Aaron is a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker with 20 years of experience as a hiker and nutrition expert. In 2017, she quit her job and began preparing for her first thru-hike. During this process, Aaron realized how uniquely qualified she was to plan and prepare meals for outdoor adventures. She founded Backcountry Foodie, an online ultralight recipes and meal planning platform for backpackers, that same year. Since then, Aaron has dedicated her career to helping thousands of hikers enjoy delicious food and improve their performance in the backcountry. Submit Questions hello@discoverrisingtides.com Listen on https://kphred.com Watch episodes at: https://youtube.com/live/R5ACVa_R2Hg Jeanne Gallagher, Denise Stegall, Aaron Mayhew Discover Rising Tides

Welcome To The "Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: 7 Logical Steps. Jester walks you through 7 steps that will help you mentally prepare and plan your section hiking journey on your favorite long distance trail. Just because Jester has spent 20 years section hiking along the Appalachian Trail doesn't mean you can't apply this same knowledge to any trail completion. Jester also reminds us that section hiking is all about learning, adapting, and achieving!  Step 5: Nutrition:  Good Calories Carbs Give You Energy Protein Is For Your Muscles Protein Powder Electrolytes Electrolytes & Carbs John Muir Trail (Audio Vlog): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2QMWS9oTcypNpW7pnIVntvl  Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/  The Nick Bare Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-bare-podcast/id1469466722  Nick Bare YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness  Electrolytes: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/search-results-page?q=electrolytes  Collagen Protein: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/products/collagen-protein  Green Belly: https://www.greenbelly.co/  Kodiak: https://kodiakcakes.com/  Backcountry Foodie: https://backcountryfoodie.com/ Electrolytes Article: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/electrolytes#functions  LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/  Far Out App: https://faroutguides.com/  A.T. Guide 2025: https://www.theatguide.com/ Watch Safe and Found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UeIMm9Xo&t=64s  Connect With Jester: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterSectionHiker  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Jester Wallis Productions:  https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions  Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

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 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/backcountry_foodieBackcountry Foodie Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/BackcountryFoodieGarlic Parmesan Ramen (Mentioned in the episode)https://backcountryfoodie.com/garlic-parmesan-ramen-ultralight-backpacking-recipe/NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS6:56 Aaron's background with nutrition and the backcountry food industry23:54 Best snack recommendations27:08 How to use nutrition to help your body recover from exhaustion29:40 Delicious ways to stay hydrated33:35 Foods to eat to help combat altitude sickness36:04 Aaron's biggest tip for backcountry nutrition56:37 Where to find Aaron's nutrition classes1:00:08 A GIFT foWhere to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter E-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.com Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @thewhimsicalwoman

Bio- Aaron is a registered dietitian and backpacker with over twenty years of experience in the field of nutrition and in the backcountry. In 2017, she left her clinical dietitian career with dreams of thru-hiking the PCT and starting a business focused on backpacking nutrition. Seven years later, Backcountry Foodie is a thriving business serving thousands of hikers worldwide. Guest Links- BCF website - Ultralight Recipes & Meal Planning Tools for Backpackers BCF on Instagram - Instagram (@backcountry_foodie) BCF on Facebook - Backcountry Foodie BCF on YouTube - Backcountry Foodie BCF on Pinterest - Backcountry Foodie | Dietitian & Long-Distance Backpacker Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: Trail Dames The Summit:  The Summit 2022 - Presented by the Trail Dames The Trail Dames Foundation:  Trail Dames Charitable Foundation | Home Instagram:  Instagram (@traildames) Facebook: Trail Dames | Facebook Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio Network Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: Instagram (@hikingradionetwork) Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" The Burns Sisters  

Aaron "Sling" Mayhew of Backcountry Foodie returns to the podcast to share what she's been up to. Settle in and buckle up and talks about the continued growth and expansion of Backcountry Foodie, favorite recipes, what cold-soaking leads to, how to leave your hiking food worries up to her, and the unrelenting string of bad luck on the trail for her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I interview Aaron from Backcountry Foodie, a dietician specialising in working with backpackers. Inside she shares two awesome ideas for creating backpacking meals (with a couple of simple recipe examples to go with them). == Want to check out Aaron's nutrition services for backpackers? You can find her website here: Backcountry Foodie 

In this episode, we talk with Aaron Owens Mayhew founder of Backcountry Foodie. Aaron was a guest on podcast episode 73 two years ago. It was great to catch up and talk about the evolution of Backcountry Foodie as she prepped the company for its first hiking season as a resupply company! Since the interview back in January, Backcountry Foodie's recipes have been in such demand that Aaron decided to expand production and you will soon be able to order the delicious Foodie meals from BackcountryFoodie.com. Make your meal planning and resupply simple by using their Meal Planner tool and Build-A-Box Shop. Listen to this episode to learn more about how Backcountry Foodie can help take your next trail meal to the next level! ---- Save 20% at BackcountryFoodie.com when you use code HIKINGTHRULIFE Save 10% on your order from Ellaswool.com with coupon code HIKINGTL2023 ---- Hiking Thru Life gear: hikingthrulife.net/shop Ways to support Hiking Thru Life: hikingthrulife.net/support Be a guest on the podcast: hikingthrulife.net/podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiking-thru-life/support

Have you ever wondered how to plan your meals for backpacking or extended backcountry trips? I have. Because Slim Jims and endless M&Ms aren't exactly the best way to fuel an active body. Today, I'm excited to introduce Aaron Owens Mayhew to you. She's a hiker, backpacker, dietician and the founder of Backcountry Foodie. ☆ To learn more about the rad stuff she's doing at Backcountry Foodie please visit her website at https://backcountryfoodie.com/ ☆ To learn more about what we do at Hike Like A Woman, please visit our website at https://www.hikelikeawoman.com ☆ To support the show and help us offset the cost of hosting our conference you can donate a few bucks right here: https://ko-fi.com/hikelikeawoman

Today we're embarking on a culinary thru-hike with registered dietitian and logistical powerhouse Aaron Owens Mayhew, the founder of Backcountry Foodie and the trail mom we all wish we had!I'm not even a long distance hiker (yet?!?), and can count on one hand the number of times I've backpacked for consecutive days sleeping outside, honestly - but I've been OBSESSED by the Backcountry Foodie business for years, since Aaron was doing Facebook Lives sitting outside in her vanlife days... and as COVID was lingering on, I listened to countless podcasts featuring Aaron telling her hiking back story, and the origin story of Backcountry Foodie.  (Link below to one of the many good ones from friend of the pod, Meg Carney of The Outdoor Minimalist Podcast!)So we're not going to talk much Backcountry Foodie history today - I'm much more stoked about the brilliant power move Aaron started leaning into this year, when she began experimenting with ways to more directly support backpackers in their thru-hiking attempts.We'll also hear about the trials and triumphs Aaron experienced on her recent Tour du Mont Blanc - SOOOO MANY good takeaways for traveling backpackers, so make sure you listen to the end!AND THEN - head on over to BackcountryFoodie.com to check out all of the amazing free resources and recipes available to get you fired up and fueled up. OR BETTER YET - level up into one of the Backcountry Foodie membership programs, which will get you  access to the entire library of recipes and nutrition guidance, as well as a discount in the Backcountry Foodie online shop! BUT WAIT, THERE'S EVEN MORE!  Take advantage of a special discount Aaron is extending to all friends of Guides Gone Wild - use code WILD at checkout to get 20% off any Backcountry Foodie membership - woot!!Get a little WILD, use code WILD, and start eating right on the trail, river, campground, wherever and whenever you find yourself fueling up far from your kitchen home base!More fun links:https://backcountryfoodie.com/Subscribe to the Backcountry Foodie YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@backcountryfoodieKeep an eye on the BCF blog for a recap of Aaron's Tour du Mont Blanc in September 2023: https://backcountryfoodie.com/blog/Backcountry Foodie Shop: https://backcountryfoodie.myshopify.com/@backcountry_foodie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/backcountry_foodieMeg Carney, The Outdoor Minimalist, on GGW: https://www.guidesgonewild.com/podcast/meg-carney-outdoor-minimalist-ep115Brittany Haas - Alpenventures Unguided: https://www.alpenventuresunguided.com/Condor Trail Info: https://www.condortrail.com/Favorite cold-soak recipe: https://backcountryfoodie.com/sun-dried-tomato-pesto-pasta-ultralight-backpacking-recipe/Frogg Toggs Emergency Poncho: https://www.froggtoggs.com/frogg-toggsr-emergency-poncho-4734

Aaron of Backcountry Foodie shares how she's expanded her business to include a Hiker Resupply service. This hiking season was a success and she is going to move forward with more options in 2024, including working to certify her kitchen as commercial. During our chat, we talk about the benefits of having someone else do hiker resupply, her methods, PCT days and more. Listen to our 2021 episode hereLearn more about the Tour du Mont-BlancConnect with Aaron/Backcountry Foodie:https://backcountryfoodie.com/Backcountry hike resupply service info - https://backcountryfoodie.com/resupply-service/Instagram: @backcountry_foodiehttps://www.instagram.com/backcountry_foodie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backcountryfoodieSupport the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com

Aaron Owens Mayhew is a registered dietitian and avid backpacker who made a significant career shift in 2017 after setting out to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Motivated by her journey, she recognized the need for specialized nutrition in the world of backpacking. This realization led her to establish Backcountry Foodie, a business focused on providing backpackers with nutritious meal options. Backcountry Foodie: https://backcountryfoodie.com/ *** Great Outdoor Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3W0x6Rt Join our membership: https://bit.ly/3IcvlvM  

Following Episode 44, Beginner Backpacking with Alison Wata of Exploration Solo, I received a lot of requests for additional information about trail food and meal prep. So this week I decided to share a Bonus Episode from the past about how to pack food for outdoor adventures. Virginia Outdoor Adventures has quadrupled since last summer when this Bonus Episode first aired, so if you're a new listener since then, you may have missed this information-packed conversation. I asked Aaron Owens Mayhew, registered dietician and founder of Backcountry Foodie, to give us a brief introduction to prepping for the backcountry, including considerations for nutrition, pack weight, ease, and expense. Aaron even shares one of her most popular recipes. Follow VAOA Podcast:Website I Instagram I Facebook Support the Show: Buy Me A Coffee VAOA Podcast is Sponsored By:·       Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources I DWR Shop·       Breaks Interstate Park·       Virginia Association for Parks·       Virginia State Parks Mentioned in this Episode:Connect with Aaron:Instagram I Facebook I YouTube I WebsiteEmail: aaron@backcountryfoodie.comFollow Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast:Website I Facebook I Instagram I TwitterSend Questions, Comments, and Suggestions: Jessica@virginiaoutdooradventures.comSupport the show

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Aaron Owens Mayhew. She's a backpacker, thru-hiker, and nutritionist. With years of outdoor adventures under her belt, she finally combined her two loves—backpacking and nutrition—into her current business.  Aaron has plenty of tips to help you figure out the best lightweight backpacking and adventure food for you. I really enjoyed talking with her, and I hope you find her tips to be useful. She has so many tips on finding the best food for your preferences.   About Aaron Owens Mayhew As a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker, Aaron Owens Mayhew created Backcountry Foodie while preparing homemade, lightweight meals for her thru-hike attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and subsequent section and thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, Oregon Coast Trail, Colorado Trail, and the Condor Trail.   Aaron's Links ·         Website ·         Instagram ·         Facebook ·         YouTube ·         Free download   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn ●     The main problems people face when packing foods for backpacking ●     How to find more savory options and avoid sugary meals ●     The best lightweight options for protein ●     How to figure out how many calories to pack per day of travel ●     How much weight should you aim for per day of food ●     How to create ultralight recipes without a food dehydrator ●     Best practices for cold soaking meals ●     How to maximize the shelf life of homemade camping and backpacking meals ●     Extra considerations for cold weather adventures ●     How to reduce plastic waste when creating backpacking meals ●     Why it's so important to pack “happy foods” on your trip   Things We Discussed Thru-Hiker Diets - A Backpacking Food Comparison video  Backpacking Food Basics: How many calories should YOU pack? Compostable bags for meals    Related Episodes  496 J.F. Penn – Adventures in Pilgrimage 407 Keith Foskett ~ Through Hiking Long-Distance Trails in the USA and Spain (now with downloadable transcript!) 376 Holly Worton ~ Long Distance Walks: Time and Space to Think and Reflect (now with downloadable transcript!) 359 Adam Wells ~ How To Prepare For Your First Long Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!) 354 Stephen Marriott ~ The Life-changing Magic of Walking a Long-Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode, Courtney talks with Aaron "Sling" Owens Mayhew, owner/founder of Back Country Foodie. They talk about special foodie hacks to making tasty on-trail smoothies, the challenges of hiking the very back country Condor Trail, balancing being a business owner and a hiking and they answer the question: "How can we eat healthy food on trail?" About Back Country Foodie: Founded in 2017 by Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie is the leading source for ultralight backpacking recipes and meal planning resources. As a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker, Aaron created Backcountry Foodie while preparing homemade, lightweight meals for her thru-hike attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and subsequent section and thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, Oregon Coast Trail, Colorado Trail and the Condor Trail. https://backcountryfoodie.com   Use the coupon code "HikingUnfiltered" to receive 20% off Instagram https://www.instagram.com/backcountry_foodie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backcountryfoodie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BackcountryFoodie Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/backcountryfoodie/ Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a great guest for the show. Email me at hikingunfiltered@gmail.com. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It really helps the show! You can also leave a voicemail for me on through the website. I may even share it on the show! Click here: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/hiking-unfiltered/   You can join the Unfiltered community on Facebook to share your questions and show ideas. https://www.facebook.com/HikingUnfiltered You also find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hikingunfiltered/ Check out the other shows on the Hiking Radio Network https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ *Stuff I love!* Show the love with t-shirts and goodies from the Hiking Radio Network Trading Post https://hrntradingpost.com/ Get your Myaderm CBD pain relief products here: https://www.myaderm.com/Use the code HIKING at checkout to get 20% off your first order! Start your own Riverside Podcast here: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=cam

Brian Sarvis, author of the Condor Trail Guide, and Aaron Owens Mayhew of Backcountry Foodie, join Jeremy to talk about the Condor Trail, the challenging backcountry route through the Los Padres National Forest in California.  The Condor Trail covers over 400 miles of tough hiking, including significant sections of cross-country travel.  Jeremy's introduction describes the trail's namesake bird, the California condor, which had at one point become extinct in the wild, but is today making a comeback.Condor Trail Guide, by Brian Sarvis:  https://www.amazon.com/Condor-Trail-Guide-National-California/dp/B09C9V4GZY/ref=asc_df_B09C9V4GZY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532476075552&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2943380289027278247&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032054&hvtargid=pla-1415564917088&psc=1Backcountry Foodie (Aaron's business):  https://backcountryfoodie.com/10% discount at our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

In episode 68 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are joined again by Aaron Owens Mayhew, the founder of Backcountry Foodie. If this is the first you're hearing of her, you need to go back and listen to episode 40 with her, titled “Becoming Minimalist: Downsizing for Life.” That episode was our most streamed episode of 2022 and is filled with incredible insights and stories about how anyone can integrate a little more minimalism into their lifestyle. Although Aaron has many great tips on living minimally, she's also an expert on backcountry nutrition. So in this episode, we are talking about how to prepare backpacking meals and snacks. Aaron Owens Mayhew is a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker with nearly 20 years of experience as a hiker and nutrition expert. In 2017, she quit her job and began preparing for her first thru-hike. During this process, Aaron realized how uniquely qualified she was to plan and prepare meals for outdoor athletes and decided to put her skills to the test. That same year, she founded Backcountry Foodie, an online ultralight recipes and meal planning platform. Since then, Aaron has dedicated her career to helping thousands of hikers enjoy delicious food and improve their performance in the backcountry. She focuses on ultralight, low-volume recipes and meal plans specially formulated for endurance athletes. Aaron truly loves creating delicious, functional backpacking recipes and sharing her knowledge with like-minded hikers! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book ------------------------- BACKCOUNTRY FOODIE WEBSITE: https://backcountryfoodie.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/backcountry_foodie/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/backcountryfoodie YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/BackcountryFoodie

Food is the fuel that allows adventurers to hike, climb, paddle, swim, cycle and, well, adventure. It's more than just calories. It contains the vitamins and minerals that help our muscles repair themselves, our bones stay strong and our eyes stay sharp. It helps keep us warm during chilly nights in the backcountry. A delicious meal at the end of a long day can be a huge source of comfort.  Nutrition can make or break a thru-hike. So for today's episode, I interview Aaron Owens Mayhew, founder of Backcountry Foodie. Backcountry Foodie is a leading source for ultralight backpacking recipes and meal planning resources, and Aaron is a registered dietician and ultralight long-distance backpacker.  Aaron founded Backcountry Foodie in 2017 while preparing homemade, lightweight meals for her thru-hike attempt of the PCT, and has since section and thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Oregon Coast Trail, the Colorado Trail and the Condor trail. In this episode, she shares advice for beginner and casual backpackers, as well as her best meal planning and nutritional advice for before and during a long-distance hike. You can follow Aaron on Instagram at @backcountry_foodie Like, rate, review and follow If you're enjoying the show, please rate, review and follow @catchmeoutsidepodcast on Instagram and TikTok and like the Catch Me Outside Podcast Facebook page. You can also support the show and gain access to exclusive bonus content by becoming a Patron, at patreon.com/catchmeoutsidepodcast. Music Yaki Tori and Mango by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-yaki-tori Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oZ0U4Q5epUs 

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview Registered Dietitian, Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN, CD of the Backcountry Foodie and we discuss:What goes into meal prepping for a hike and what equipment you may need to prepare the mealsWhat are the different cooking methods to rehydrate foods on the trailHow to increase your protein while hiking, sources of protein that are shelf stable, and where to buy themHow to easily track and meet your fluid goals and replace electrolytes lost in sweat while hikingAaron's advice for bariatric hikersYou can learn more about Aaron and the Backcountry Foodie resources at:Website: www.backcountryfoodie.comInstagram: @backcountry_foodieFacebook: Backcountry FoodieYoutube: @backcountryfoodieTo learn more about my 1:1 Bariatric Nutrition Coaching Programs, go to: www.activebariatricnutrition.comFollow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:Instagram - @activebariatricFacebook - Active Bariatric NutritionYouTube - Active Bariatric Nutrition

I recently asked you, my listeners, what topics you would like to learn more about in Season 3. One of the most popular responses I received was meal prep and how to pack food for outdoor adventures. I asked Aaron Owens Mayhew, registered dietician, and founder of Backcountry Foodie, to give us a brief introduction to prepping for the backcountry, including considerations for nutrition, pack weight, ease, and expense. Aaron even shares one of her most popular recipes.Please let me know what you think of this bonus episode and if you'd be interested in a longer, more detailed episode in Season 3. Send me your feedback by messaging me on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, or email me at Jessica@virginiaoutdooradventures.com. Connect with Aaron:Instagram I Facebook I YouTube I WebsiteEmail: aaron@backcountryfoodie.comFollow Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast:Website I Facebook I Instagram I TwitterSend Questions, Comments, and Suggestions: Jessica@virginiaoutdooradventures.comSupport the show

We have the privilege today of speaking with the one and only, Aaron of Backcountry Foodie! Today we begin the show by learning a little bit about Aaron's background in nutrition and hiking and how it led her to create Backcountry Foodie. We learn about how the hiking nutrition on the market was not catered to individualistic output and calorie consumption while on trail and how she used her skills as a dietician to change this. We chat about her love for food, and her love for high quality food that is right for your body. We dissect the pros and cons of a thru-hiking diet, and while it may fill up a hiker's stomach, it may not be giving the correct nutrients to the hiker's body. We chat about vitamin deficiency and the difference between a habitual mile stepper and someone who is choosing a thru-hike as a one time adventure. We learn that multiple years of a "thru-hikers diet" can lead to unwanted deficiency in the body, and begin to regret our doughnut consumption the hike before this chat... We chat about the calorie density and nutrition in dehydrated food compared to regular food, and that it can lose up to 50% of its vitamins! We ask Aaron's recommendations on how to eat healthier and supplement a thru-hiking diet until making the fuller transition into healthier food choices. We chat about the growth of Backcountry Foodie over the years, and how Aaron went from writing cookbooks, to nutritional coaching for hikers, to masterclasses in hiking nutrition, and how she has tied in all her experience with the above and more, to create a healthy choice for hikers. With over 209 recipes there is something for everyone. They even have a meal planning platform, which is an automated tool that can make a shopping list for you! Eating healthy has never been made so easy! We chat about Aaron's hike of the PCT, OCT, and the Condor Trail and how every hike has given them the opportunity to continue to grow their knowledge of the human body and hiking. We learn how every hike is different, not just the miles done, but the terrain, the weather, the navigation, the bushwhacking, all play important roles in the food that should be eaten. We chat about "stockpiling calories", we chat about not using soda or beer as a form of nutrition while in town, we chat about meal replacement drinks and how baby formula while nutritional requires a strong gut and an even stronger will to drink, we chat about how every resupply is different due to the trail and the needs of the body, we chat about 400lbs of food prep and dehydrating your own tuna, and we chat plastic mountaineering boots, to name a few. Truly a wonderful chat with Aaron from Backcountry Foodie, thank you for sharing some time and your story with us! P:S: As a special treat, all our listeners can use the promo code: OFFTRAILPODCAST at BackcountryFoodie.com for a 20% discount! FAVORITE QUOTES: "Food is medicine." "I don't like using thru-hiking as a weight loss program, if you are losing weight you are not fueling your body to peak performance." "When hikers say they can't do it, I am going to challenge you again." "You can eat healthy at the dollar store." "I just want to help anyone that wants to feel better." To learn more about Aaron and Backcountry Foodie click below: Website: www.backcountryfoodie.com YouTube: BackcountryFoodie Instagram: @BackcountryFoodie To learn more about us click below: Website: www.ElevenSkys.com

In episode 40 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we discuss the process of becoming minimalist. Minimalism is very much an individual journey, but many people will experience overlapping challenges and hurdles along the way. Although I've talked about this in previous episodes to some extent, to share her story and give some practical advice on sustaining a minimalist lifestyle, I had the pleasure of hosting Aaron Owens Mayhew. Aaron is a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker with nearly 20 years of experience as a hiker and nutrition expert. In 2017, she quit her job and began preparing for her first thru-hike. During this process, Aaron realized how uniquely qualified she was to plan and prepare meals for outdoor athletes and decided to put her skills to the test. That same year, she founded Backcountry Foodie, an online ultralight recipes and meal planning platform. Since then, Aaron has dedicated her career to helping thousands of hikers enjoy delicious food and improve their performance in the backcountry. She focuses on ultralight, low-volume recipes and meal plans specially formulated for endurance athletes. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ PRE ORDER THE OUTDOOR MINIMALIST BOOK: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493063994/Outdoor-Minimalist-Waste-Less-Hiking-Backpacking-and-Camping ------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST BACKCOUNTRY FOODIE WEBSITE: https://backcountryfoodie.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/backcountry_foodie/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/backcountryfoodie YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/BackcountryFoodie ------------------------- Plastic Film Recycling: https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/

Martin welcomes back  Aaron Owens Mayhew of Backcountry Foodie to discuss proper nutrition on the trail. Tune in for meal prep hacks and find out how you can access delicious dietary options and support from a registered dietitian. Founded in 2017 by Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie is the leading source for ultralight backpacking recipes and meal planning resources. As a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker, Aaron created Backcountry Foodie while preparing homemade, lightweight meals for her thru-hike attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and subsequent thru-hike of the Oregon Coast Trail in 2018.Home | Backcountry Foodie@backcountry_foodieLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please leave a review on Apple iTunesPapa Bear Hikes on Apple PodcastsAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont's Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle StorePlease consider supporting my work, so I can continue bringing you excellent content:https://www.patreon.com/papabearhikes

Aaron Owens Mayhew is a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker with nearly 20 years of experience as a hiker and nutrition expert.  In 2017, she quit her job and began preparing for her first thru-hike. During this process, Aaron realized how uniquely qualified she was to plan and prepare meals for outdoor athletes and decided to put her skills to the test. She founded Backcountry Foodie, an online ultralight recipes and meal planning platform, that same year. Since then, Aaron has dedicated her career to helping thousands of hikers enjoy delicious food and improve their performance in the backcountry. She focuses on ultralight, low-volume recipes and meal plans specially formulated for endurance athletes. Aaron and her husband, Chis, now run Backcountry Foodie from their Sprinter van while living in the wilderness full-time. Aaron truly loves creating delicious, functional backpacking recipes and sharing her knowledge with like-minded hikers! In this episode we dive into all of that plus section hiking the Condor Trail, how nutrition plays a role in her backcountry experience, how she runs her business and more. Where to find Aaron + Backcountry Foodie backcountryfoodie.com @backcountry_foodie Facebook YouTube Where to find Women & the Wilderness @womenandthewildernesspodcast @hannahrheaume womenandthewilderness.com Facebook Group

Aaron Owens Mayhew is the owner and founder of Backcountry Foodie. In this episode we discuss why nutrition is so important while in the backcountry, how to create an outdoors business, van life, backpacking, minimalism and much more. Use the code APTITUDE for 20% off a membership at www.backcountryfoodie.com Get 10% off Absolute Aid Products: https://bit.ly/3px2Jnt Discount Code: APTITUDE10 More Aptitude Outdoors here: https://bit.ly/2YLp82N 

On today's episode, we are joined by avid backpacker, dietitian, and founder of Backcountry Foodie– Aaron Owens Mayhew. As an active adventurer, Aaron decided freeze-dried rations weren't going to cut it anymore when it came to backcountry nutrition – so instead, she began making her own food. From that grew her business, Backcountry Foodie– an ultralight recipe and meal planning resource.  Tune in as Aaron details how to maximize nutrition whilst reducing food weight for your next adventure. From freeze-dried foods, cold soak meals, and meal replacement drinks, Aaron shares her favorite feasts. Learn more about the common mistakes and misconceptions of backcountry sustenance, and the importance of proper nutrition when tackling a long-haul hike from our expert guest.  Interested in Aaron's meal plans? Head to her website Backcountry Foodie, and use code 10ADVENTURES for 20% off your first year's subscription.  Be sure to check out her socials: Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and TikTok!

Discover Rising Tides with Aaron Owens Mayhew How the Outside Makes the Inside Better Through conversations with female business owners, we explore the benefits of time spent outside to maintain life balance. The time outside and activity may differ in each conversation, but we delve into the subject to find the commonality that drives us all.  As a business owner, I find myself outside to balance the challenges of every day Discover Rising Tides Guest is Aaron Owens Mayhew.  Aaron is a registered dietician and ultralight long-distance backpacker with 20 years of experience as a hiker and nutrition expert.  In 2017, she quit her job and began preparing for her first thru-hike.  During this process, Aaron realized how uniquely qualified she was to plan and prepare meals for outdoor adventures.  She founded Backcountry Foodie, an online ultralight recipes and meal planning platform for backpackers, that same year.  Since then, Aaron has dedicated her career to helping thousands of hikers enjoy delicious food and improve their performance in the backcountry. December 15th, 2021  7:30 pm PST Submit Questions  hello@discoverrisingtides.com   Podcast page: https://discoverrisingtides.com/offerings InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverrisingtides Watch or listen at : https://linkedlocalnetwork.com/discover-rising-tides/

Discover Rising Tides with Aaron Owens Mayhew - Updated Audio Full interview How the Outside Makes the Inside Better Through conversations with female business owners, we explore the benefits of time spent outside to maintain life balance. The time outside and activity may differ in each conversation, but we delve into the subject to find the commonality that drives us all. As a business owner, I find myself outside to balance the challenges of every day Discover Rising Tides Guest is Aaron Owens Mayhew. Aaron is a registered dietician and ultralight long-distance backpacker with 20 years of experience as a hiker and nutrition expert. In 2017, she quit her job and began preparing for her first thru-hike. During this process, Aaron realized how uniquely qualified she was to plan and prepare meals for outdoor adventures. She founded Backcountry Foodie, an online ultralight recipes and meal planning platform for backpackers, that same year. Since then, Aaron has dedicated her career to helping thousands of hikers enjoy delicious food and improve their performance in the backcountry. Submit Questions hello@discoverrisingtides.com Podcast page: https://discoverrisingtides.com InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverrisingtides

Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN founder of Backcountry Foodie gives Hike listeners some tips and advice on how we can have better nutrition on trail. Hiker hunger doesn't have to give way to bad nutrition, and Aaron's recipes are created with essential nutrition in mind while keeping things ultralight.Founded in 2017 by Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie is the leading source for ultralight backpacking recipes and meal planning resources. As a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker, Aaron created Backcountry Foodie while preparing homemade, lightweight meals for her thru-hike attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and subsequent thru-hike of the Oregon Coast Trail in 2018. (source: Backcountry Foodie)Use code hikepodcast for 20% off a Backcountry Foodie membershipConnect with Aaron and Backcountry Foodie:Web site: Backcountry Foodie Instagram: @backcountry_foodieFacebook: Backcountry FoodieConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Papa Bear speaks with Aaron Owens Mayhew of Backcountry Foodie. Founded in 2017 by Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie is the leading source for ultralight backpacking recipes and meal planning resources. As a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker, Aaron created Backcountry Foodie while preparing homemade, lightweight meals for her thru-hike attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and subsequent thru-hike of the Oregon Coast Trail in 2018.Home | Backcountry Foodie@backcountry_foodie

Aaron Owens Mayhew is a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker with nearly 20 years of experience as a hiker and nutrition expert.  In 2017, she quit her job and began preparing for her first thru-hike. During this process, Aaron realized how uniquely qualified she was to plan and prepare meals for outdoor athletes and decided to put her skills to the test. She founded Backcountry Foodie, an online ultralight recipes and meal planning platform, that same year. Since then, Aaron has dedicated her career to helping thousands of hikers enjoy delicious food and improve their performance in the backcountry. She focuses on ultralight, low-volume recipes and meal plans specially formulated for endurance athletes. Aaron and her husband, Chis, now run Backcountry Foodie from their Sprinter van while living in the wilderness full-time. Aaron truly loves creating delicious, functional backpacking recipes and sharing her knowledge with like-minded hikers!  Use Code STRONGUNFILTERED to save on Aarons services! Follow her @backcountry_foodie

Blissful Hiker makes maps and food for the Continental Divide Hike.In this episode:Blissful takes a GPS class with The Mountaineers and learns about  the value of taking printed maps, navigational work flow, situational awareness and the ethic of self- reliance. She also learns how to create a route using CalTopo, export it to Gaia GPS on her phone and then follow it with a compass, which empowers her and gives her more confidence. Using recipes from Backcountry Foodie, Blissful makes week's worth of meals including pastas, garbanzo beans, cereals, shakes, dips and spreads, all prepared in the field without cooking. She'll also take some of her famous vegetarian pemmican "magic bars." MUSIC: Introduccion y Allegro by Carlos Guastavino as played by Alison Young, flute and Vicki Seldon, piano. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blissfulhiker)

In this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Aaron Owens Mayhew, a registered dietician and thru hiker. In 2017, Mayhew left her career to thru hike the PCT, and has since section hiked some of the AT and the Oregon Coast Trail. She’s also the founder of Backcountry Foodie, a site that she runs with her husband, Chris, to provide meal plans and shopping lists, community forums, masterclasses and other resources surrounding hiking food. Blissful Hiker covers why the two lb/day backpacking food principle may be a myth, how to pack more calories into less space in your pack, and how to stay high energy on the trail with carbs, proteins, and fats. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “walkingdistance” to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com Interview with Aaron Owens Mayhew 1:00 - How did your hiking food evolve over time? 2:10 - One of the most vexing problems backpackers have is deciding what to eat. How do we carry all the food we want and need? 2:50 - Background on Backcountry Foodie 3:40 - How did you get into your business? 4:20 - You touched on the 2 pound principle for backpacking food. Why is that a myth? 5:15 - Is your main angle to allow yourself to focus on nutrition and calories first, and weight of the food second? 6:10 - Do you have general staples that people should be thinking of? 7:15 - In bear country, you have to pack your food into a bear canister, which some hikers find difficult. What’s your method? 8:15 - You mentioned dehydrated quinoa, and I want to ask for any listeners who might be thinking, isn’t quinoa already dry? What’s the dehydrating step? 9:20 - Another concern is the amount of time hikers spend at home preparing their food, if they choose. 10:35 - You mentioned quinoa and pasta as dry food bases. Would you put anything else on that list? 11:25 - You mentioned oils, and I never feel that I can take it with me, because I’m such a messy backpacker. How do you carry oil without making a mess, and the importance of it? 13:20 - It’s important to stay ahead of possible health problems or deficiencies by packing the right foods, and eating at the right times too. 15:15 - Backpacking and diets just don’t mix. Why do we crave salt and sugar so much on the trail? 16:40 - Your meal plans are cross referenced with a typical pantry. Can you talk about that? 17:25 - Do you have any recommendations about eating 3 meals a day, or snacking, or is it individual?  17:57 - I mentioned getting into Backcountry Foodie was a real game changer for me, and one of the big changes was starting to cold soak. Do you cold soak, or do you recommend it? 19:40 - You have a recipe for us today, which was one of my go-tos. What is it? 20:45 - You mentioned hiker hunger, and I’m thinking of bonking, running out of energy. Do you know what the signs are and how to avoid it? 21:50 - You’ve created 3 sample meal plans for listeners, which we’re attaching in our show notes. There’s gourmet, cold soaking, and grocery store quick meals. Is there anything else you want to say about your eating philosophy while on trail? 23:30 - Backcountry Foodie is a hiker’s friend when it comes to staying fed and not bonking on trail. Related: The Best Backpacking Meals Mentioned in this episode: Backcountry Foodie Starter Guide Backcountry Foodie Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake recipe Backcountry Foodie - Ultralight Recipes for Outdoor Explorers cookbook by Aaron Owens Mayhew Aaron Owen Mayhew’s posts on The Trek Get all of the Walking Distance Podcast episodes. About Alison Young Alison Young, aka Blissful Hiker, is a former host and producer at American Public Media and professional flutist. She’s thru-hiked New Zealand’s Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as long trails in South America, South Africa, Europe, Pakistan and all over the US. In her podcast The Pee Rag she shares personal essays from the trail along with collected sound. Her goal in life is to hike until she drops. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Follow The Trek, and  Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek on YouTube.

Founded in 2017 by Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie is the leading source for ultralight backpacking recipes and meal planning resources. As a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker, Aaron created Backcountry Foodie while preparing homemade, lightweight meals for her thru-hike attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and subsequent thru-hike of the Oregon Coast Trail in 2018.Home | Backcountry Foodie@backcountry_foodie

Two mountains bookend Blissful Hiker's walk of the Te Araroa in the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island – the Hakarimata Range and Mount Pirongia, and she discovers that a hiker is both spectator and participant. In this episode: Blissful walks over slippery roots and deep pools of mud to reach the Hakarimata Trig before running down hundreds of stairs.It's an easy walk to Hamilton where Blissful meets Irene, her partner from the first days of the Te Araroa, then another easy walk to Whatawhata, where she uses up all the good weather and faces a big challenge in rain.It's a long walk over farmland and up on the Kapamahunga Range, then on to the giant extinct volcano, Mount Pirongia. In a storm, friends from around the world await at the Pahautea Hut on the summit, and she learns that she "actuates" her hike - and life - in every decision she makes. MUSIC Introduccion y allegro by Carlos Guastavino as played by Alison Young, flute and Vicki Seldon, pianoavailable on iTunesKULA CLOTH "pee rag"! Intentionally designed for all the places you ‘go,' the Kula Cloth is one of the most important pieces of gear a women should have attached to her pack.read review order one for yourselfBACKCOUNTRY FOODIE A partner in healthy, ultralight and inexpensive thru-hiker meal planning, Backcountry Foodie is a game changer!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blissfulhiker)

Backcountry Adventures Up first, join me and Gabaccia as we talk about the backpacking trips we took at the beginning of September. Barry and I backpacked 54+ miles through the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne in Yosemite National Park and Gabaccia completed the Collegiate West from Twin Lakes to Monarch Pass (also part of the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide Trail) for a whopping 76 miles! We'll be talking about how we picked our trails, what we did to prepare, what food we ate, what gear we brought, and more.

In Episode 76, Aaron Owens Mayhew joins the podcast.  She is a registered dietary nutritionist, long distance hiker, and entrepreneur that offers some tips on eating healthy and feasting like a King or Queen as you explore the backcountry. In the show, Aaron provides some tips on meal planning and offers some suggestions for inexpensive, tasty, and lightweight meals. She also tells us some common misconceptions and mistakes that backpackers make on the Trail. Aaron has spent the last two years traveling the country, running her meal planning business, and embracing the vanlife.  So join us for this interesting conversation on how she made a major pivot in her life and can help you with your next backcountry feast.  Or for more information on recipes and meal planning, check out her Backcountry Foodie website.   Subject: Backcountry EatsInterviewees: Aaron Owens Mayhew (Sling)Interview Date: May 7, 2020Runtime: 56:04 Download Now: Backcountry Eats (WMA format 27.3 Meg); Backcountry Eats (MP3 format 53.8 Meg)