Episode 143 | Managing Fatigue
Podcast: Backpacking Light PodcastPublished On: Wed Feb 18 2026
Description: This episode presents an operational framework for fatigue management in backcountry travel grounded in a non-circular load–fatigue–capacity model. Load is defined as external demand, fatigue as accumulated physiological and cognitive degradation, and remaining capacity as current ability. Risk is treated as the ratio of current load to remaining capacity. The discussion emphasizes field-relevant behavioral levers that reduce load, slow fatigue accumulation, and improve recovery. To view the show notes for this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, click here.
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