If you look for high-quality nutrition while hiking and have a hard time then I have some good news for you today! I have been preparing for my thru-hike on the LSHT in the next month or two, I love cold-soaking foods but snacks are where I go wrong along with I’m not a huge … Read more
When you start learning more about long-distance hiking and longer-duration hikes you may hear people talk about how hiker hunger takes over. This is something that isn’t necessarily bad but can be controlled as it is a leading cause of weight gain once off the trail as the habit gets built. What is hiker hunger? … Read more
When you thru-hike or perform frequent, long-distance hiking your body gets beat up, fatigued and overall this slows your recovery down. I found some key supplements for long-distance hiking which should support the body and restorative processes and help you finish your thru-hike, section hike or other long-distance hikes while encouraging your body’s recovery at … Read more
When many people hear about cold soaking and the cold soaking recipes they think of bland boring foods that are more like mush. This couldn’t be further from the truth if you are willing to expand your horizons and pick up some small things when in town to help give your food some bang! We … Read more
Hiker hunger, have you heard the term? It is due in large part to caloric intake and nutrition issues which occur on a long-distance thru-hike. In the article today we are going to cover how to properly handle your nutrition on the go, like during a thru-hike. The caloric intake required to maintain muscle, strength, … Read more
Cold soaking, have you heard of it? Honestly prior to this last year I was unaware that there were options for uncooked foods other than snacks. This method of food preparation is where you soak them over time instead of cooking to get them prepared and ready to eat. This process is stove-less which means … Read more
