Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 19 | Farm to Summit Creator/Owner Louise Barton

Описание: Guest: Louise Barton — Founder of Farm to Summit
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Louise “Lou” Barton, founder of Farm to Summit, a Durango-based company making dehydrated backpacking meals sourced from local farms and up-cycled produce.
Lou shares how a 23-day Yellowstone backcountry research trip — and watching her coworkers struggle on low-quality trail food — sparked the idea for Farm to Summit. What started with a home dehydrator and farmers markets has grown into a mission-driven brand focused on sustainability, flavor, and fueling real adventures.
In this episode we dive into:
🥕 Sourcing thousands of pounds of produce from local farms
🌱 Using up-cycled vegetables to reduce food waste
📈 Growing slowly and sustainably instead of scaling too fast
👩‍👧 Balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and the outdoors
🥘 Why taste tests and quality control matter more than hype
🏔️ How the outdoor community shapes their meals and mission
From feeding thru-hikers and climbers to families and even diplomats abroad, Farm to Summit meals are showing up in some unexpected places — and the stories behind them are powerful.
If you love backpacking, food, or founder stories, this episode is packed with insight and heart.
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