There’s nothing quite like a day on the slopes—cold mountain air, fresh powder, and the thrill of the first run of the day. But staying fueled is just as important as carving those perfect turns. Whether you’re crushing the black diamonds or cruising down the greens, the right snacks can keep your energy up and your spirits high. These 14 portable options that fit easily in your jacket pocket are perfect for keeping you energized and ready to shred all day long.
Portable Energy Boosts
- Energy Bars: Choose options with oats, nuts, and dried fruit for a balance of carbs, protein, and fats. Look for bars that don’t harden too much in the cold. Some granola bars contain corn syrup, so be sure to be look for the cleaner ingredients if you wish! Or even make them at home!
- Trail Mix: Combine nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and a few chocolate chips for a customized treat!
Fruits
- Dried Fruit: Raisins, apricots, and mango slices offer natural sugars and are lightweight.
- Fruit Snacks: Okay, so maybe its not actual fruit. But fruit snacks freeze to the perfect chewy texture and bonus points if you get the Scooby Doo ones! Plus they’re small and a couple packs can easily fit in your pocket.
Proteins
- Jerky: Beef, turkey, or plant-based jerky is high in protein and shelf-stable. Individual serving bags are great to fit in jacket pockets, too!
- Cheese Sticks: Individually wrapped and great for quick protein hits. Bonus points if you pair it with a meat stick for a chair lift charcuterie snack!
Quick Carbs
- Peanut Butter Packets: Pair them with crackers or eat them straight for a quick carb-and-fat combo.
- Uncrustables: Uncrustables can sit in the car when its freezing out or in your pocket and will be at the perfect texture. They don’t stay frozen, but they don’t get soggy. They make for a quick and delicious snack that can be finished by the time you get off the lift, and is a little more filling!
- Pretzels or Rice Cakes: Light and easy to snack on, these won’t get soggy in the snow.
Sweet Treats
- Chocolate or Energy Chews: Provides quick sugars and tastes amazing in the cold!
- Waffles: As my partner once said “you never forget your first mountain waffle” and he sure was right. A classic mountain staple.
- Homemade Tru Fru Recipe: This chocolate covered freeze dried fruit snack is a delicious pick when you want something sweet and fruity. Simply melt down chocolate and coat freeze dried fruit for a cunchy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth!
Hydration
- Electrolytes: Great for hydration. Helps to replenish fluids after a long day of shredding the gnar.
- Beer: Perhaps the most iconic mountain “snack”, no day on the mountain is complete without a good brewski. Beers with screw on tops in aluminum cans are ideal. NEVER bring glass bottles onto the mountain.
What’s your go-to slope snack?⛷️? Let me know in the comments!
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