You can enjoy the outdoors as much as you can in the winter as you can in the summer, as long as you are prepared for the winter weather. As well as having a good time, it is very important to stay warm and safe in the cold weather as well. Hydration and nutrition are [...]
Posts Tagged ‘energy’
21 Oct
Hummus
2 12-ounce cans of chickpeas
2 Tbsp. olive oil
6 Tbsp. sesame tahini
4 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of three lemons
At home: mash the chickpeas with a fork. Add the olive oil, tahini, and lemon juice. If the mix is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water. Add the garlic and mix until smooth. Store it in [...]
1 Oct
Calorie Intake
Calories are the nutritional units that provides you with energy. The more strenuous the activity, the more calories your body needs.
In general, a backpacker should create a diet that will provide them with about 3,000 – 4,000 (see table below) calories per day, two-thirds of which should be in the form of carbohydrates.
Backpacking Conditions
Calorie intake/day
Food [...]
