Our Hiking Nutrition Program
Food that is healthy, high energy, and full of flavour.
Overview
Our nutrition program is designed to ensure that your energy needs are met, helping you recover quickly, feel good, and thrive on your trip.
All meals, snacks, and hot drinks are provided (excluding breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on the last day). Our menu features premium, Canberra-made freeze-dried meals, chosen over standard dehydrated options for superior taste, texture, and nutrient density.
We cater to nearly all needs, including vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free (coeliac), and general allergies. If you have specific concerns, please contact us to discuss your options!
Breakfast
Our breakfasts are designed to replenish the energy your body used overnight for recovery, while providing the sustained fuel needed for the day ahead. Some examples include:
- Trail oats with mixed nuts, dried fruit, chia seeds and maple syrup.
- Mountain-style hash browns with scrambled eggs.
- Buckwheat pancakes with Nutella and walnuts.
Lunch
Our lunches are designed to maintain your momentum, providing a balance of nutrients to prevent an afternoon slump and keep you fueled until we reach camp. Some examples include:
- Shepherd's pie; freeze-dried beef mince in a Worcestershire sauce, layered with rosemary, thyme, peas and topped with creamy mashed potato.
- Wholemeal wraps filled with smashed avo, beetroot dip, chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan.
- Trail nachos; taco-spiced beef mince, refried pinto beans, salsa, avocado, sour cream and parmesan served with crispy corn chips.
Dinner
Our dinners are designed for overnight recovery, providing a high-protein, carbohydrate-rich meal to help your muscles repair after a day on the trail. Some examples include:
- Fluffy quinoa mixed with tender chicken or tofu in a rich, peanut satay sauce.
- Classic beef spaghetti bolognese with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, cooked in a tomato and herb sauce and topped with parmesan.
- Chilli-lime chicken and risoni pasta tossed in a creamy coconut sauce.
Dessert
A small dessert is a great way to celebrate the day’s efforts while providing a final boost of energy to keep you warm overnight. Some examples include:
- Silky coffee and chocolate tiramisu topped with crispy wafers.
- Freeze-dried ice cream - multiple flavours including Golden Gaytimes!
- Warm, cinnamon spiced apples topped with a golden, buttery crumble.
Snacks & Hot Drinks
Snacks are designed for quick absorption, providing the immediate carbohydrates needed to maintain your pace between meals. We have a variety of different snacks, including chocolate (Cadbury, Mars), lollies, nuts (salted and unsalted), beef jerky, dried fruit (mango, dates, apricots etc.), muesli bars (10+ varieties), chips (Red Rock Deli, Smiths) and peanut butter pretzels!
We provide sports drink powders to maintain electrolyte levels including Gatorade, Powerade and Staminade.
For hot drinks, we carry Killer Coffee Co premium steep coffee bags (our favourite trail coffee), milk powder, alternate milk powders (oat, soy etc), Milo, chai lattes, black tea, green tea, peppermint tea, Earl Grey tea and lemon & ginger tea.
