Thru-hiking is an intense physical undertaking that, over time, can cause significant inflammation in the body. This physiological process is called exercise-induced inflammation and is a normal response to the muscle damage caused by high-intensity physical activity. With proper rest and recovery, this inflammatory response will be used in a Read more…
You can skip to the recipe but stick with me for just a bit to learn about the health risks associated with instant ramen noodles. Should you be wary? History of instant ramen noodles Did you know? * Ramen is a Japanese adaptation of Chinese wheat noodles believed to be Read more…
THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON THE TREK AND CAN BE FOUND HERE. For those that have followed previous posts, you are aware that I set a goal of preparing ultralight backpacking meal plans at 5000 calories per two pounds of food for my upcoming PCT thru-hike. I’m excited to share that I pulled it Read more…
This article originally appeared on The Trek and can be found here. I want to share how excited I am about the number of hikers worldwide that have shared interest in improving nutrition while thru-hiking. The Backcountry Meal Planning for Thru-Hikers Facebook group has grown exponentially with great discussions posted Read more…
You’re not going to tell me pop-tarts aren’t ultralight, are you?!? Actually, that’s exactly what I’m saying. A significant amount of my time over the last year was spent reviewing various blog posts and forums discussing foods typically consumed by thru-hikers. It was shocking to learn that foods reported to Read more…
When buying ultralight gear thru hikers expect high performance for minimal weight. They should have the same performance expectations of food. Thru hikers are known for losing a significant amount of weight due to inadequate calorie intake. This can lead to a trek ending prematurely. With a little planning and creativity Read more…
