woods89
WKR
I was fortunate enough to do my first western big game hunt this fall. I went archery elk hunting in northern Colorado with a good friend of mine. We got close a few times but didn't kill an elk. Had a great time though and I am planning on going back in 2019.
Before I went I heard of all these people who said that your appetite will greatly decrease at altitude. I can attest that this is not true for everyone! I brought what I thought was plenty of food as I eat a lot. I found I had to eat almost constantly and still didn't keep hunger away. I didn't run out, but it was rather inconvenient to have to eat all the time.
As far as a food breakdown, my breakfasts were a mix of oatmeal or granola with instant milk or hashbrowns with dehydrated ham and gravy mix. Lunches and dinners were various dehydrated meats with ramen or instant mashed potatoes along with some dehydrated leftover casseroles,etc. Snacks were beef jerky, trail mix, and various assorted fruit leather. Also a few packs of Justin's almond butter with tortilla, which were awesome!
How do I up my calorie intake for next time? Ideally I would bring stuff that doesn't have me eating every hour! Do I need to look at some supplements? After talking trash about some of the supplement companies I might have to eat some crow! So be it if needs be. I am 5' 8'' and 150# and pretty lean. I have an active construction job and am used to eating at my breaktimes morning and afternoon. Do I need to break this habit?
Any help will be appreciated!
Before I went I heard of all these people who said that your appetite will greatly decrease at altitude. I can attest that this is not true for everyone! I brought what I thought was plenty of food as I eat a lot. I found I had to eat almost constantly and still didn't keep hunger away. I didn't run out, but it was rather inconvenient to have to eat all the time.
As far as a food breakdown, my breakfasts were a mix of oatmeal or granola with instant milk or hashbrowns with dehydrated ham and gravy mix. Lunches and dinners were various dehydrated meats with ramen or instant mashed potatoes along with some dehydrated leftover casseroles,etc. Snacks were beef jerky, trail mix, and various assorted fruit leather. Also a few packs of Justin's almond butter with tortilla, which were awesome!
How do I up my calorie intake for next time? Ideally I would bring stuff that doesn't have me eating every hour! Do I need to look at some supplements? After talking trash about some of the supplement companies I might have to eat some crow! So be it if needs be. I am 5' 8'' and 150# and pretty lean. I have an active construction job and am used to eating at my breaktimes morning and afternoon. Do I need to break this habit?
Any help will be appreciated!
