Backpacking in cold weather burns more calories and affects how your body handles food, energy, and recovery. Learn how to fuel for warmth, pack calorie-dense meals, and stay energized even in freezing conditions.
Join Backcountry Foodie for cold-weather strategies and dietitian-designed trail food ideas.
Do you have a high-altitude trip planned soon? Maybe you live at a lower elevation but are going backpacking, skiing, or rock climbing at higher elevations. There are a few things to know to make your trip more enjoyable.
Whether it’s the harsh desert sun or a frigid gust of wind, if you’re a backpacker, it’s likely that you’ve braved the elements once or twice. But what effect do these extreme conditions have on our bodies?
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