Ookpik Chapter Eleven: Food and Nutrition

11. Food and Water in Winter

It is said that John Muir, on excursions into the back country of Yosemite, traveled alone, carrying "only a tin cup, a handful of tea, a loaf of bread, and a copy of Emerson."

You may want to bring a bit more in winter.

Here is a brief discussion of food and water during winter camping. We've already discussed some of this content, but there is some new information (Giardia Lamblia), and another viewpoint. Subway was not mentioned.
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And for those who like a visual:

This presentation covers the basics of nutrition in the winter environment.

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National Outdoor Leadership School has this advice on winter and high altitude feasting:

Drinking and eating enough of the right things directly impacts comfort and health in the winter environment.