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Can I survive for six days on trail mix?

Posted on September 29, 2008

Q. I'm scheduled to backpack in the Grand Canyon for 6 days in October. In an attempt to lighten my pack weight, I'd like to leave the stove, fuel, and cooking gear behind and mix a batch of trail mix that will be nutritionally complete. I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions you might have to offer. A. I'm jealous!! I did a 3-day hiking trip from the South Rim in 2003 and would love to plan another hike from the North. It's such a beautiful place. You can use the analysis tools here on Nutrition Data to help you plan your trail diet and be sure that it will meet your needs. But I wou...

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