Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dr. Linus Wilson, talks about the optimal nutrition for climbing the highest mountain in North America. Most climbers starve on half the calories they need and see massive losses in their muscle post-climb. Linus talks about his 4600+ calorie diet where he lost weight and muscle, but retained most of his championship winning men's physique shape. The reality is most men will need 5000+ calories per day with 200-300 g of protein and a huge amount of carbs. If you rely on fat in your diet or on your waist line, you will leave Denali National Park a much weaker, skinny-fat man. Fat cannot fuel your brain or high intensity efforts. Only carbs or broken down muscle can fuel brain function and zone 3, 4, and 5 efforts. The combination of altitude, cold, and huge physical demands means most people need to double their at home calorie intake, but most parties pack less than 1/3 of the calories they need due to lack of support on the Mt. McKinley. Linus summited the 20,310 feet, 6190 meter mountain on June 17, 2026. It was his 50th U.S. State High Point.
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Dr. Linus Wilson's research is at linuswilson.com
See my high point ranking at
Wilson, Linus, Does Difficulty Affect U.S. State High Points Ascents? (July 20, 2023). Available at SSRN: ssrn.com/abstract=4516746 or dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4516746
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Dr. Linus Wilson, talks about the optimal nutrition for climbing the highest mountain in North America. Most climbers starve on half the calories they need and see massive losses in their muscle post-climb. Linus talks about his 4600+ calorie diet where he lost weight and muscle, but retained most of his championship winning men's physique shape. The reality is most men will need 5000+ calories per day with 200-300 g of protein and a huge amount of carbs. If you rely on fat in your diet or on your waist line, you will leave Denali National Park a much weaker, skinny-fat man. Fat cannot fuel your brain or high intensity efforts. Only carbs or broken down muscle can fuel brain function and zone 3, 4, and 5 efforts. The combination of altitude, cold, and huge physical demands means most people need to double their at home calorie intake, but most parties pack less than 1/3 of the calories they need due to lack of support on the Mt. McKinley. Linus summited the 20,310 feet, 6190 meter mountain on June 17, 2026. It was his 50th U.S. State High Point.
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50 state high point playlist and ranking videos
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmISw2WoaEPwJDcgNIxIvcnFI9paECd0j&si=wQKtdG6qz7NU5R4Na
Dr. Linus Wilson's research is at linuswilson.com
See my high point ranking at
Wilson, Linus, Does Difficulty Affect U.S. State High Points Ascents? (July 20, 2023). Available at SSRN: ssrn.com/abstract=4516746 or dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4516746
Below are my Amazon affiliate links for the Aconcagua gear list for the same or roughly equivalent gear as mentioned in the video. #ad
The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Extra Large Summit Gold/Tnf Black One Size
amazon.com/dp/B072WHXMLB/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_7ESHC6SXQF7JD7P0A9XA?linkCode=ml1&tag=ltw0f-20&th=1
M-Tac Thermo Bottle Type 2 for Cold & Hot Beverages - Stainless Steel Leakproof Vacuum Insulated Flask (Olive, 34 oz)
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Wide Mouth Cantene amazon.com/dp/B000BS0AR4/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_8PRTCXYB9YZP4PE9CJWW?linkCode=ml2&tag=ltw0f-20
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finessCity Longest Titanium Long Handled Spoon It's 9.65 inch/ 245mm Long Spoon with Bigger Polished
amazon.com/dp/B073R45RYX/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_NGNJ2MDAM77C1ZJVHT1Y?linkCode=ml1&tag=ltw0f-20
NeoAir XTherm NXT MAX Ultralight Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad amzn.to/43uUg55
Nalgene Wide Mouth Cantene (48-Ounce) amzn.to/3DgBUu2
Captain Linus Wilson is the author of How to Sail Around the World Part-Time which is available in eBook and softcover on Amazon and in audiobook for all patrons of Slow Boat Sailing at patreon.com/slowboatsailing
Slow Boat to the Bahamas at
amazon.com/dp/B018OUI1Q2
on Audible at
audible.com/pd/B07N7QFNJR/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-141382&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_141382_rh_us
Slow Boat to Cuba
amazon.com/dp/B01MFFX9AG
gumroad.com/l/cubabook
and How to Sail Around the World-Part Time
amazon.com/dp/B01B0OFYNW
gumroad.com/l/sailing
have been #1 sailing ebook bestsellers on Amazon.
You can get the full audiobook of Sailing to Treasure Island by Captain John C. Voss. at
Sign up for our free newsletter for access to free books and other promotions at slowboatsailing.com
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Copyright Linus Wilson, Oxriver Publishing, Vermilion Advisory Services, LLC, 2026
