Introduction

Did you ever consider going climbing up a mountain by yourself? I have. So at the appropriate time I had put off on a weekend and I was to go out on a hike during autumn. It was a good forecast and the road was to be beautiful. However, what was at the back of my mind was not carrying around heavy energy bars or high priced energy packs.

However, I wanted something that is not heavy.  So, I looked in a grocery store near me and thought to make my own trail mix using the most basic items.

Preparing the Trail Mix

The day I was going to come I walked to a grocer I passed by as I wanted to buy some things, but I was completely full. Therefore, I went back home and ordered raw groundnut, almonds and raisins online. They were not only cheap, but light and invigorating and supplied the nutrients required.

Then I roasted groundnut myself at home to make it more delicious. Afterwards, I poured it all into a reusable container. A simple recipe but a healthy combination of protein, fat and natural sugar source.

I made the mixture by myself to avoid any extra preservatives or sugar that is available in snack products.

Going on the Hike

I headed out to do a hike the following morning before dawn. The autumn air was fresh and cool and the path was very attractive. When the path became very steep, I could feel my legs feeling weaker. I didn’t sit down for a full breakfast but just removed some of my homemade mixture.

The roasted groundnut provided a slow release of energy, the raisins provided an immediate surge and the almonds filled me up for a long time. Also this was a very light mixture so I didn’t even realize that it was in my backpack.

After some time, I started eating a little more. This was a good way to keep my energy up without being too full or heavy. The simplicity of the mix proved very effective, indeed.

A Simple Solution That Worked

While taking a short break on the summit, I reflected on how useful my homemade trail mix was. Before the hike, I even went to another grocery store near me to compare product options. But, mixing my own blend was ultimately the right call.

Mixing groundnut, almonds, and raisins was a good move not just from the point of view of nutrition and cost, but also it gave me the stamina to continue on difficult parts of the trail.

Conclusion

This first solo autumn hike was full of lessons such as being well-prepared and going back to basics. Snacks, fancy are optional. Even basic ingredients may be very effective sometimes.

Whenever anybody ever feels like having a trek, you ought to make your own trail mix. Handfuls of groundnut, almonds, and raisins are good sources of energy for the entire trip. It really made my first mountain adventure memorable, fun and a success.