About Aaron Owens Mayhew
Aaron's Journey
How I learned to meal plan with ease and actually love it!
How Many times Have You...
- Bonked because you didn't eat enough food?
- Carried extra food weight you didn't need?
- Purchased expensive freeze-dried meals that didn't taste good?
- Considered homemade meals but didn't know where to start?
You're Not Alone!
DOES THIS PROGRESSion SOUND FAMILIAR?
2001
My first backpacking trip was in 2001 with a backpack filled with MREs (military rations).
2007
I advanced to spending hundreds of dollars on freeze-dried meals that I didn’t enjoy.
2017
Then came my mid-life crisis. I quit my job at the age of 40 and decided to thru hike the Pacific Crest Trail.
My initial fears when I began PCT meal planning...
- Meal planning for a 5-month long backpacking trip felt overwhelming.
- Physically carrying enough food for long sections seemed impossible.
- Continuing a healthy diet throughout the trail seemed unrealistic.
Sound familiar?
Despite having 16 years of backpacking experience... I panicked!
What Did I Do?
I used my skills as a registered dietitian and experience as a backpacker to create...
Ultralight Meal Planning for Outdoor Explorers
Basic Principles
- The two pounds of food per day rule is a thing of the past!
- Processed foods are replaced with healthier high calorie options.
- Foods chosen are a minimum of 125 calories per ounce with an average of 150 calories per ounce.
- Homemade recipes are quick, easy and cheap to prepare.
- Food is less bulky freeing up space in your backpack.
What does this mean for you?
- You do NOT have to carry two pounds of food.
- You do NOT have to stop eating your healthy diet.
- You do NOT have to saturate your meals with oil.
- You do NOT have to buy expensive freeze dried meals.
- You WILL have room for enough food in your bear can.
- You WILL look forward to eating the food you pack.
Sounds pretty cool, right?
These principles are the foundation of our Ultralight Recipes & Meal Planning Service.
Now You Can Meal Plan With Ease...
Ultralight Recipes
200+ delicious, lightweight recipes that are quick & easy to make at home and on trail.
Meal Plans
40+ sample meal plans at varying calorie levels and meal prep styles.
Worksheets
50+ pages of quick reference materials to use while meal planning.
Masterclasses
On-demand masterclasses sharing Aaron's favorite tips and tricks from 20+ years of experience.
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