27/08/2024
WHAT ARE THE BEST SNACKS FOR CLIMBING KILIMANJARO🤤
Staying properly fueled is an important part of any physical activity & when it comes to hiking at elevation, our bodies use more calories than regular daily activities. So, we want to make sure that we’re getting everything we need to stay energized while climbing Kilimanjaro
♒️Do I need to bring snacks for Kilimanjaro❓
On our climbs, we provide all the food you need to climb Kilimanjaro. Our clients get three large, hot meals. These meals include a mix of macronutrients – protein, carbs & fat – but are intentionally heavy on carbohydrates, the preferred energy source at altitude.
Additionally, we serve afternoon snacks consisting of peanuts, popcorn, cookies, chips (fries) & more. So you do not need to supplement with personal snacks. It is optional. But we do think it’s a good idea to have at least a few familiar treats from home. They can provide you with some extra calories & a “pick me up” on the trail
♒️What kind of snacks are the best?
There is really no “best” snack. It’s whatever you would want to eat on the mountain which is a personal choice. We recommend bringing a variety of snacks from the below categories. That way, you can eat what appeals to you at that moment
Repeated flavors can become unappetizing, especially on a mountain that can cause loss of appetite & nausea, while variety makes everything taste better. If you packed the same things to eat every day, you might be looking into your goodie bag & hating all the options. So, it’s not prudent to bring 12 Powerbars or 3 pounds of trail mix
1️⃣Meal replacements – protein bars, energy bars, granola bars, powders
2️⃣Salty snacks – trail mix, nuts, pretzels, jerky, Pringles
3️⃣Sweet snacks – hard candy, chocolate bars, dried fruit, M&M’s
4️⃣Energy snacks – sport gels, energy gels, Sport Beans, Clif Bloks, GU Chews
5️⃣Electrolytes – Gatorade packets, Nuun brand tablets, GU Hydration tablets