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Bush & BanterColorado Trail Prep: Part Five - The Power of Prioritizing and Dyana's Send OffIn this very special Outdoor Quickie, which happens to be the last installment of the Colorado Trail Prep series, Jen and Dyana discuss the power of prioritizing and the importance of readjusting your thoughts in order to reach goals. Dyana shares what she needed to prioritize in order to make thru-hiking the Colorado Trail a reality, as well as the practical ways she was able to achieve that.This is Dyana's final episode before she hits the trail, so Jen made sure to give her a motivating send off filled with support and some sarcasm of course...2024-07-0319 min
Bush & BanterColorado Trail Prep: Part Three with Aaron Owens Mayhew - Essential Nutrition to Thrive in the BackcountryIn 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...2024-06-191h 00
The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals210 Eating Healthier AND Lighter On Trail w/ Aaron Owens MayhewAaron Owens Mayhew has the ultimate hack for backpacking; healthy food that acutally weighs less!!!! How is this possible? Definitely check out this episode to find out.
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Instagram: @backcountry_foodie
Facebook: @backcountyfoodie
On YouTube: @backcountryfoodie
On the Web: www.backcountryfoodie.com
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The Trail Dames PodcastEpisode #243 - Aaron Owens Mayhew (Back Country Foodie) 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 - B...2024-01-2334 min
Hiking Thru Life#107 Backcountry Foodie pt. 2 with Aaron Owens MayhewIn 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...2023-12-0258 min
The Rebecca Walsh ShowBackcountry FoodieSend us a text 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 Woma...2023-12-0116 min
Guides Gone WildFight Flavor Fatigue and Fuel Yourself for the Long Haul: Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry FoodieToday 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 cou...2023-11-0240 min
Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and AdventureEP 143 - Trail Nutrition Secrets: Expert Tips from Backcountry FoodieAaron 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 2023-06-191h 03
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Bonus Episode: Backcountry Meal Prep with Aaron Owens Mayhew, Registered Dietician and owner of Backcountry FoodieFollowing 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...2023-05-1616 min
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!44. Beginner Backpacking with Alison Wata, Exploration Solo“Teaching others how to backpack takes being confident in your own skills, knowing what you can handle, and a desire to help other people love the outdoors.” -Alison Wata, Exploration SoloThe experience of a backcountry trip immerses us in nature in a way that a day hike just can’t match. Backpacking can build confidence, provide a true sense of independence, and foster a love of the great outdoors. But maybe the idea of packing up and heading into the wilderness is overwhelming or even intimidating. Alison Wata, backpacking guide and owner of Exploration Solo, a...2023-04-1856 min
Into the Woods with Holly Worton499 Aaron Owens Mayhew – The Best Lightweight Backpacking and Adventure Food For YouI'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 regist...2023-02-1335 min
Hiking UnfilteredEpisode #46 - Aaron "Sling" Owens Mayhew - "How can we eat healthy food on trail?"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...2023-02-0647 min
Trails Worth HikingEp. 34: Condor TrailBrian 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...2023-01-141h 48
Outdoor Minimalist68. A Backcountry Dietitians Best Tips for Prepping Backpacking Meals with Aaron Owen MayhewIn 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 talki...2023-01-0932 minOutdoor Minimalist66. Best of 2022In episode 66 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are celebrating 2022 coming to a close. This year, I wanted to celebrate 2022 coming to a close by recapping our top five episodes that were released this year. If this is your first time listening, this is a great place to start because you get to hear a few clips from each one and then you can go back to hear the full episodes!
Of the episodes that were released in 2022, these five had the most streams:
[Episode #40] Becoming Minimalist: Downsizing for Life featuring Aaron Owens Mayhew from the...2022-12-2634 min
Active Bariatric Nutrition5. Hiking Nutrition For Bariatric Athletes with Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN, CDIn 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...2022-11-2138 min
The Unconventional RD PodcastStarting an Online Business While Hiking the PCT - Aaron Owens MayhewIf you're still working a nine to five and are feeling super burnt out and ready to throw in the towel, this episode will probably really speak to you. Today, I'm chatting with Aaron Owens Mayhew, a former clinical dietitian who hit massive burnout, then quit her job to hike the PCT for several months. She came out the other side with a brand new business idea: selling dietitian-created meal plans for long-distance backpackers. Now flash forward a few years, Aaron is making more money through her online business than she ever did i...2022-10-0343 min
The Unconventional RD PodcastStarting an Online Business While Hiking the PCT - Aaron Owens MayhewIf you're still working a nine to five and are feeling super burnt out and ready to throw in the towel, this episode will probably really speak to you. Today, I'm chatting with Aaron Owens Mayhew, a former clinical dietitian who hit massive burnout, then quit her job to hike the PCT for several months. She came out the other side with a brand new business idea: selling dietitian-created meal plans for long-distance backpackers. Now flash forward a few years, Aaron is making more money through her online business than she ever did i...2022-10-0346 min
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Bonus Episode: Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry FoodieI 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 l...2022-08-0916 min
Outdoor Minimalist40. Becoming Minimalist: Downsizing for Life with Aaron Owens MayhewIn 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 prep...2022-06-1327 min
Papa Bear HikesDelicious & Nutritious Meals on the TrailMartin 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 F...2022-05-2729 min
Women & the WildernessBackcountry nutrition, founding a business and hard lessons with Aaron founder of Backcountry FoodieAaron 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 b...2022-04-2144 min
The 10Adventures PodcastBackcountry Nutrition with Aaron Owens Mayhew from Backcountry FoodieOn 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...2022-03-1443 min
Discover Rising Tides with Aaron Owens MayhewDiscover 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...2021-12-1500 min
HikeOn The Trail: Hiker Nutrition with Backcountry FoodieAaron 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...2021-11-0841 minPapa Bear HikesWhat every outdoor adventurer needs to know about backcountry nutritionPapa 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_foodieLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please...2021-11-0546 min
Strong + UnfilteredEP64: Backcountry FoodieAaron 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 b...2021-09-271h 08Strong + UnfilteredEP64: Backcountry FoodieAaron 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 b...2021-09-271h 08
Walking Distance#05 | Backcountry Food ft. Aaron Owens MayhewIn 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 pr...2021-04-1725 min
Hiker Trash RadioBackcountry FoodieAaron Owens Mayhew, the creator of Backcountry Foodie, sits down with Doc for an excellent Bonus Episode. They cover a lot of ground, from portions of both the PCT and AT in 2017, injuries on the trail, and, most importantly, how Doc has been doing this backpacking food thing all wrong! Aaron has combined her profession (dietician) and her passion (ultralight backpacking) to create an incredible meal planning and prep resource for hikers that is not to be missed. Tune in and find out how to do backcountry meals right! Game changer.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2021-03-0156 minPapa Bear HikesAaron Owens Mayhew: Backcountry NutritionFounded 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...2021-02-1526 min
Orange Blaze: A Florida Trail Podcast54. Optimizing Your On Trail Nutrition | Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie
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Hiking Thru Life#73 Backcountry Foodie with Aaron Owens MayhewIn this episode, we talk with Aaron Owens Mayhew. Combined with her athletic mindset and dietitian background she made her own meals for an attempted Pacific Crest Trail hike in 2017. Little did she know this would be the start of a big entrepreneur journey and lifestyle change. She quit her job and now runs a successful backpacker meal planning business, Backcountry Foodie. This episode is for all hikers who are wondering how to eat healthy nutritious meals out on the trail.
Save 20% at BackcountryFoodie.com when you use code HIKINGTHRULIFE
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Trust The Trail Podcast180 Interview With Aaron Owens Mayhew of Backcountry Foodie
On this episode we interview Aaron Owens Mayhew Founder of Backcountry Foodie. Being a registered Dietician Nutrition expert and avid Backpacker, she offers online ultra light recipes and meal planning formulated for endurance athletes. She teaches how to maximize your nutritional needs while maintaining lightweight meals by simplifying the meal planning process. As an added bonus we finally get the truth about Cold Soaking and is it worth it.
by the way…you can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to:facebook.com/groups/trustthetrailpodcast and join our podcast fami...2021-01-1451 min
Hiking My Feelings: Virtual CampfireVirtual Campfire #21: Backcountry Adventures with Gabaccia, Outdoor Herbivore + Backcountry FoodieBackcountry 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. 💩
Food is...2020-10-251h 14
Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself#132 Backcountry food and van life with Aaron Owens Mayhew, RD of Backcountry FoodieSend us a textHow do you remember and put into action all the value you get from podcasts? You talk about it! You tell someone else! What started as texts and DMs with friends and listeners is now The Less Stressed Life Podcast Facebook group. Learning is EVERYTHING. It gives us growth and we retain by sharing. Learn.Grow.Share.Join The Less Stressed Life Podcast Whole Health Facebook Group at learngrowsharecircle.com “𝐹𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑧𝑒-𝑑𝑟𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 97% 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢'𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑒ℎ𝑦𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡'𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑖𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑢𝑝 𝑡𝑜 50% 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑖𝑡'𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑜 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔."Aaron and I had a chat in this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life Podcast about van life and how to get enough nutrition while on a trail.Mentioned in this episode:Backcountry foodie recipe Previously a clinical dietitian specializing in children with special health care needs for roughly 16 years. Had a mid-life crisis in 2016, decided to quit my secure well paying job and hike the Pacific Crest Trail, a dream that I never thought I'd have an opportunity to fulfill.While prepping for the trip, I realized that I couldn...2020-10-2138 min
Out and Back11. Backcountry Foodie - Aaron Owens MayhewIn 2017, registered dietitian Aaron Owens Mayhew quit her job to hike the PCT. The only catch: she hated — and hated paying for — freeze-dried meals. Meal planning for a five-month thru-hike felt impossible, as did carrying enough nutritious food. So Owens Mayhew put her culinary expertise to work. Her thru-hike didn’t go as planned, but Backcountry Foodie was born. In episode 11 of the Out and Back podcast, Owens Mayhew shares stories from her two decades of backpacking and the behind-the-scenes of how she created her popular backpacking food site and meal planning service. She also shares how you can cut down o...2020-09-0246 min
Backpacking Light PodcastBackpacking Light Podcast | 028| Making Your Own Backpacking MealsIn this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, Andrew and Ryan discuss the gear, skills, and hacks you need to create your own backpacking meals. This giant two-hour episode is chock full of actionable tips, with input from Backpacking Light’s resident dehydration expert, Dave Swink, and Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN, CD from the Backcountry Foodie. Just a few of the things covered: All the gear you’ll need to get started with at-home dehydration How to make good backpacking meals using only ingredients from dollar stores The best tricks to decrease food prep time and in...2020-06-292h 00
n2backpackingEpisode 76: Backcountry EatsIn 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 ho...2020-05-1456 min
The GuidebookAaron Owens Mayhew - Backcountry FoodieThis episode features Aaron Owens Mayhew. Aaron is a registered dietician and the creator of Backcountry Foodie! Aaron and her husband, Chris, live in a van they custom designed and built themselves.
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We chat about how Aaron got started backpacking, thruhiking misadventures, how Aaron became a nutritionist and used those skills to create the Backcountry Foodie, the van that Aaron and her husband Chris designed and built together, and starting a small business together. Aaron also gives great tips for living vanlife with your dog!
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This episode was recorded pre-COVID-19 so...2020-05-1454 min
Hiking ThruHiking Thru - Episode #70 -Sling aka Aaron Owens MayhewSling, known off trail as Aaron Owens Mayhew, decided to solve her mid-life crisis via the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017. Injury had other ideas and 300 miles in she stepped off the trail. Successful recovery invited her to jump to the Appalachian Trail… however jumping into the middle turned out to be a very bad idea. In this episode, we talk about her challenges on trail, how she applied her nutritionist background to the subject of trail food, van life and the creation of Backcountry Foodie.2020-05-0600 min
Backcountry BSingBackcountry BS-ing LIVE! #32 - The Backcountry Foodie (Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN)Aaron Mayhew is a registered dietitian who thru hiked the PCT in 2017. Her website, Backcountry Foodie, provides a breadth of knowledge on backpacking food. We are also quite jealous of her Instagram feed that is FILLED with delicious backpacking recipes, which she creates from scratch. She also provides backpacking meal-planning, as well as other services on her website.
We sat down with Aaron and talked about all things backpacking food. We chat about dehydrating food, common mistakes people make when on-trail eating, her favorite recipes, nutritional requirements for hikers, and what's next for Backcountry Foodie
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Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life CrisisEpisode #207 - Aaron Owens Mayhew (Sling)Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN, CD is a registered dietitian, ultralight long-distance backpacker, and backpacking food cookbook author. Aaron has worked in the field of nutrition for nineteen years and has been a backpacker for nearly as long. After having a mid-life crisis in 2016, Aaron began long-distance backpacking on her 40th birthday by hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. She has since launched her business, Backcountry Foodie™, a recipe and meal-planning service for backpackers. The service provides a platform for Aaron to share her knowledge and passion for eating well in the backcountry. She also runs he...2020-02-2753 min