![]() The USDA recommends 2000 calories a day for a “moderately active” woman in my age range, and only 2400 for an “active” one. Calorie counting for fun and weight maintenance If I turn out to be one of those people who can eat the same thing every day, hot diggity - one less thing to mess with on the trail. It’s not intended to get me to Canada, just far enough to figure out what works for my hiker metabolism. I fully expect this plan to get chucked out the window (into the hiker box?) at some point on the trail. I can let him know after a few weeks or months which Lärabar flavors turn my stomach, and no more Chicken-in-a-Biskit, please. Since Russell has offered to be my Super Duper Best Resupply Person Ever (THANK YOU), I’m taking him up on it, hard. I’m not eager to spend a lot of time in towns, though - I’d rather do this now, than wander around a grocery store halfway down the trail, feeling panicked by all the people, smells, and options. If resupply options on the trail are satisfactory, I’ll buy along the way. ![]() I decided to resupply food by getting the first month’s worth of boxes ready to go before departing, and have Russell buy the food for subsequent boxes once I’m hiking. Doesn’t matter what I like though, ’cause this had to get done. My eyes start to cross, and my attention wanders over to something shiny. One thing I’ve learned during this PCT food planning process, though, is that I am not a fan of the intersection of the above. Read on for a look at my resupply strategy, specific 30 calorie breakdowns, a list of the particular foods I’m starting with, and what else I still have to do for PCT food (hint, it involves a scale and ziploc bags). I finally got to a point where I couldn’t take any more research and decisions, so I finalized some calorie plans, and pulled the trigger on food shopping. As I mentioned in the Ohlone Wilderness Trail trip report, I’ve already changed my mind about granola and Meal Pack bars. Since my overview of PCT food planning, I’ve been trying out different dehydrated foods and snack bars, and compiling the results. ![]() Wait, I’m supposed to leave all this food for later? It’s practically demanding that I eat it!
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