What are the Best Snacks for Climbing Kilimanjaro? (See My #1 Tip)

Staying properly fueled is an important part of any physical activity. And 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.
In this video, I’ll discuss the role of snacks on the mountain and what you should and should not bring on your expedition.
Snacks can be divided into five categories. In my opinion, you can maximize your performance and enjoyment on Kilimanjaro by bringing snacks from all five categories.
1. Meal replacements - protein bars, energy bars, granola bars, and meal replacement or protein powders
2. Salty snacks - trail mix, nuts, pretzels, jerky, potato chips
3. Sweet snacks - hard candy, chocolate, dried fruit
4. Energy snacks - sport gels, energy gels, Sport Beans, Clif Bloks, GU Chews
5. Electrolytes - Gatorade packets, Nuun tablets, GU Hydration tablets
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VIDEO CONTENTS
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Do I need to bring snacks?
1:10 - What kind of snacks are the best?
1:48 - Snack categories
1:59 - Meal replacements
2:31 - Salty snacks
2:53 - Sweet snacks
3:08 - Energy snacks
3:29 - Electrolytes
3:53 - My #1 tip
4:29 - How many snacks should I bring?
5:04 - Sample number of snacks
6:00 - Are there any snacks I shouldn't bring?
6:46 - Ideal snack characteristics
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[@RonDevito]

I’d probably add to the NO GO list, foods that would melt in the hot temp portion of the climb?

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That's a good point! But even chocolates tend to do OK. We carry mini chocolate bars as part of the snacks we give to climbers.