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Summer Hiking Snack Tips

What to put in your pack that will withstand the heat

Here in the desert, we still enjoy hiking in the summer months - even if we have to do it by 9:00 a.m.

But you often want a healthy snack (besides the mandatory lots of water) in your pack.  

Writer Killeen Gonzalez offers some heat resistant snacks that you might want to take on your next summer hike.  They include:

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  • Whole Grain Bagel Chips
  • Baked Sweet Potato Chips
  • Baked Plantain Chips
  • Unsalted Nuts
  • Sharp Cheddar Cheese Crispy Treats

And of course, lots of water.


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