Choosing high energy foods will provide you with satisfaction, stamina and good nutrition. It is important to pack enough to get you through strenuous activity, such as an outdoor hike. Count on needing to eat a mini-meal every couple of hours, and more often if you will be hiking steep or challenging terrain. read more
Granola is an excellent snack to bring on all outdoor adventures. It is high in protein and fiber, and can give you a much-needed boost of energy. Many granola recipes, however, are high in fat. There are ways to modify these recipes to make a lean granola. read more
Carbohydrates are the primary human energy fuels, generating the glucose that makes work and play possible. With a bit of protein to sustain your endurance and some vitamins and minerals to battle inflammation, minimally processed carbs, which raise your blood sugar slowly and moderately, are the star players in a diet for active people. Sugary foods (candy… read more
Is this your first 10K race? Or is it the first 10K for which you hold ambitious finish time goals? Eating properly can give you a leg up. To be at peak condition when the start gun pops, eat a balanced healthy diet during training and especially the day before your big race. A 10K race is a distance event, and you need stamina more than super-quick speed. I… read more
If this is your first marathon, you may think there are all sorts of complicated rules for getting ready. It's comforting to find out, from the time you make the momentous decision, that training has many facets, all based on common sense. So the truth about eating before a marathon is to eat nutritiously. read more
Edible, delicious wild raspberries are a satisfying hiking treat. Raspberries are a healthy, full-flavored snack that provide essential carbohydrate and natural sugar energy. Additionally, raspberries are high in fiber, antioxidants an… read more
Easy camping food recipes are a must for many outdoor enthusiasts because you don't want to waste too much time cooking when you've got all the fun of hiking, fishing and rock climbing waiting to be enjoyed. Fortunately, several recipe… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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