[pct-l] Food for Sierra/Fishing

[Edward Anderson]

Toby, 
I always bring food that has high calories per/weight/volume. I bring lots 
of nuts and cheese.  Walnuts are 199 calories/ounce. Other nuts are also high. 
Macadamias are 200 but are more costly. Seek out high calorie energy bars. 
Snickers are good, my favorite is Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut. Peanut Butter 
is excellent.

 Nido powdered whole milk added to Swiss Miss brand Hot Chocolate Sensation 
makes a delicious morning and evening high calorie drink. I put two servings in 
my two cup cup and put in lots of Nido. That alone adds up to about 400 calories 
twice a day.

As for fishing in the Sierra - trout are an excellent source of protein. The 
best time of year would usually be after the big snow melt.  I will be bringing 
light weight fishing gear for my ride through the Sierra this summer. I plan on 
trout and some wild plants that I am familiar with to supplement what I carry.

Have a great hike!

MendoRider