Hiking Snacks!
Going hiking? Pack your snacks!! ππ
Making sure you are properly hydrated and fueled is so important when preparing for a long hike.
Salty snacks, sports drinks, and water is a MUST! I took a 12.8 mile hike up at Bear Mountain State Park in New York. It was full of rocks, hot/humid weather, and tough climbs. It took my family and I eight hours to complete this hike safely and we definitely were a tad short on fluids. With me, I brought some fruit, pretzels, goldfish, seaweed, pb&j sandwich, water, and Gatorade. These snacks are higher in carbohydrates, salt, and perfect for on-the-go trips since they tend not to spoil.
I did actually run out of water because we went unexpectedly longer than we were supposed to and the clementines saved me ππΌ It held me over to quench my thirst but boy was I still dehydrated π
Citrus fruit can definitely come in handy during a situation like this and it also gives some energy to get to the end. However, if I were to do it all again, I recommend just packing some extra bottles of sports drinks and/or water.
Lastly, donβt worry about having to go to the bathroom from all the fluids. When your body is sweating excessively, the urge to go is much delayed ππΌ Always be ready so you can conquer the day!
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