A major challenge that is not often considered by snow sport goers is the number of calories spent while participating in skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, etc. For example, a 155-pound individual would burn up to 340 calories more per hour than if they were doing weightlifting or swimming. Snow sport activities often go on for hours and, let’s be honest, it’s usually a workout to get all the proper gear on to begin with. Something to also keep in mind is that at high altitudes your body depends more on carbs as fuel, which means you will burn through your reserves faster than at a normal elevation. So, begin your snow day with a carbohydrate rich breakfast and replenish your carbs as time goes on to ensure your energy doesn’t hit rock bottom by noon. Ideas for carbohydrate rich breakfast and snacks can be found on our blog.