Nutriex Partners with Aspen Expeditions to Support Professional Mountain Guide Performance and Longevity

December 16, 2025

Research-Based Supplement Company Teams with Premier Colorado Guiding Service to Fuel Year-Round Athletic Demands

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (December 16, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nutriex, a leader in research-based nutritional supplements for preventive health, today announced a strategic partnership with Aspen Expeditions, one of Colorado’s longest-standing mountain guide services. The collaboration brings Nutriex’s comprehensive supplement formulations to the company’s professional guide team, supporting the demanding physical requirements of year-round mountain guiding.

Professional mountain guides face unique athletic challenges – working 150+ days annually across rock climbing, alpine mountaineering, and backcountry ski touring with minimal recovery time between intense physical demands. Aspen Expeditions co-owner and lead guide Amos Whiting, one of only 200 Americans holding the prestigious IFMGA certification, recognized the need for comprehensive nutritional support that addresses both performance and longevity.

“When I saw veteran athletes like Chris Sharma partnering with Nutriex, it immediately resonated with our team’s needs,” said Whiting, 49, who continues guiding across six continents. “The main issues for aging athletes and guides are recovery and injury prevention. Nutriex’s research-based approach directly addresses what we need to sustain this demanding work we love.”

New Proteins+ Formula Supports Muscle Recovery and Joint Health

The partnership extends to Nutriex’s newly launched Proteins+ formula, which Whiting is particularly enthusiastic about introducing to his guide team. The premium protein powder combines grass-fed whey and collagen with creatine and beet extract, a formulation developed with input from professional climber Chris Sharma.

“Chris’s involvement in creating Proteins+ means it was designed by someone who truly understands what athletes need for sustained performance,” Whiting noted. “The combination of protein for muscle recovery, collagen for joint health, and creatine for strength and cognitive function addresses exactly what our guides require during demanding multi-day trips.”

The partnership reflects Nutriex’s commitment to supporting athletes focused on sustained performance rather than short-term competitive goals. “Aspen Expeditions represents exactly who we created these products for,” said Eli Kerr, Nutriex Marketing Director. “Professional guides aren’t chasing podium finishes – they’re pursuing decades-long careers that demand consistent physical performance and joint health. We’re honored to support their mission of safely guiding clients while maintaining their own long-term wellness.”

“Every ingredient in our formulations is included at levels high enough to promote genuine health benefits, not just avoid deficiency,” said Kathleen Deffner, Nutriex Head of Product. “We reformulate every three years based on the latest peer-reviewed research and input from our panel of nutritionally-based physicians and scientists. One aspect that really sets Nutriex apart from other supplements is our commitment to evidence based nutrition and as we like to say – we only choose the best ingredients, the ingredients that we want to use for ourselves and our families”

About Nutriex

Founded in 1999 by Dr. Thomas Rosenberg, Dr. Randall Olson, and bioengineer Kathleen Deffner. Nutriex operates as part of the non-profit Dry Creek Charity to provide research-based nutritional supplements at accessible prices. The company specializes in comprehensive formulations that combine multiple nutrients for synergistic benefits, with products customized to body weight and diet quality. All supplements are manufactured in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and updated every three years based on the latest nutritional science. Learn more at nutriex.com.

About Aspen Expeditions

Founded in 1977, Aspen Expeditions is Colorado’s original guide service, offering rock climbing, alpine mountaineering, backcountry skiing, and ice climbing instruction and guided adventures. Under the ownership of IFMGA-certified guides Amos Whiting and Britt Ruger since 2016, the company maintains the highest safety and educational standards while operating across Colorado and international destinations. Their experienced guide team holds nationally recognized certifications and serves clients from beginners to advanced mountaineers. Learn more at aspenexpeditions.com.