Behavioral food is one of the must-have items for backcountry tours, but what kind of behavioral food do snowy mountain professionals and backcountry guides bring with them when they go to the snowy mountains? This time, we asked him to tell us about his favorite behavioral foods that can be bought at convenience stores, with the condition that anyone can easily get them.
Needless to say, the importance of “active food”
Behavioral food affects performance and safety when skiing and climbing in the backcountry. An essential item for safe and comfortable backcountry skiing and snowboarding. How is that? Let's check first.
- Rapid Energy Replenishment
In the snowy mountains, the cold and exercise consume a lot of physical energy. Eating food that is easy to eat can help you efficiently replenish your energy and maintain your physical strength even in a short period of time. - Preventing Hypoglycemia
If your blood sugar levels drop due to spending long hours on snowy mountains or in extreme cold, your ability to concentrate and make decisions will deteriorate. It is an issue directly related to safety. It is necessary to replenish sugar through behavioral diets, prevent hypoglycemia, and ensure safety. - Emergency Preparedness
It serves as an emergency food to maintain physical strength in case the action is prolonged or trouble occurs.
Backcountry guides' favorite behavioral foods
CIRCLE GAME guide service ｜Shohei Sasaki
Onigiri
I tried a lot of things, but in the end I settled on rice balls. If I put the rice in my backpack, it would freeze, so I wrap the warmed rice balls in insulation.
When you come to Hokkaido, be sure to try Hot Chef's rice balls at Seicomart, Hokkaido's strongest convenience store! !
Reviewer
CIRCLE GAME guide service | Shohei Sasaki
Born in Nanae Town, Hokkaido, and based in Sapporo, he works as a backcountry ski guide in the winter and guides a wide range of Hokkaido's nature in the summer. I like to combine climbing and skiing.
COLOR SPORT CLUB ｜Tomohiro Shakawa
・Beef jerky, salami
, nuts
, chocolate
, dried fruits
, energy bars
, oatmeal packs, etc.
All of these are high in calories, won't freeze even on snowy mountains, and are easy to digest!
COLOR SPORT CLUB ｜ Tomohiro Tonegawa
A trailblazer who built the backcountry scene that continues to this day. Since the early 1990s, he has turned his attention to off-piste areas and pioneered the mountain ski scene in the harsh winter months. Even after achieving field development throughout Hakuba, which has become synonymous with the company, pioneer work continues.
GRANIX mountain guid｜Satoshi Arakawa
・Nuts
, protein bars
, and jelly-based
nuts are high in calories in small amounts and are efficient in replenishing energy. Protein bars are an efficient way to consume protein. Jelly-based drinks are also useful because they are easy to drink, but their heavy weight is a bit of a disadvantage.
GRANIX mountain guide ｜ Satoshi Arakawa
Hoping to provide guests with the best backcountry experience, they mainly operate in the mountainous areas of Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. In the summer, he works as a mountain climbing guide and shows around mountain areas in Japan. Guide experience: 13 years
TEREMARK & MOUNTAIN GUIDE IDEHA｜ Takahiro Ishizawa
4 pieces of anpan
Lately, I've been getting 4 pieces of anpan. It's easy to eat and provides calories.
IDEHA ｜Takahiro Ishizawa
Born and raised in a corner of Zao, I grew up enjoying skiing in the mountains and fields from an early age. It's been 27 years since I started guiding at Mt. Gassan, and I never tire of the fun of skiing in this area. I would like to share this excitement with you as a guide. In addition, as a drone pilot for Cocoheli, I am involved in searching for lost people in mountain areas, and I also carry out educational activities for safe mountain climbing.
Infield ｜Toyokazu Nakano
4 pieces steamed bread
A pack of 4 steamed buns available at 7-Eleven (flavors vary depending on the occasion).It's moist, but doesn't freeze, and you can eat it one by one, making it easy to eat.
Infield ｜ Toyokazu NAKANO
After 10 years of experience after moving to Myoko Kogen, he started "Infield" in 2006. Currently, he works as a backcountry tour guide and telemark ski instructor in the winter, and as a mountain climbing/trekking guide and sea kayak guide in the summer.
JUNRINA mountain service ｜ Jun Nagai
・Banana
Cream Brown Rice Bran Banana has about the calories of one rice ball. Bananas contain potassium, which supports muscle function and helps the body recover from fatigue. Cream brown rice bran also has about the calories of one rice ball. It also contains proteins and minerals that are necessary for the body to recover from fatigue.
JUNRINA mountain service ｜ Jun Nagai
After quitting his job and working at Tateyama Raichoso, he underwent guide training and started activities as JUNRINA mountain service in 2010. Experienced in many overseas backcountry trips. In the summer and fall, he works as a mountain climbing guide mainly in the Alps and Joshinetsu, and in the winter and spring he works as a backcountry ski guide.
Kagura Powder Station ｜Kazuya Igarashi
Daifuku mochi
It's high in calories, filling, and won't freeze, making it perfect for the mountains!
Kagura Powder Station | Kazuya Igarashi
After becoming the Mogul All Japan Champion, he participated in W-CAP and served as the national team coach, training Satoya, Miura, Tsukuda, Hara, etc. Engaged to Yuichiro Miura and active in snow dolphin. Climbed Everest with Mr. Miura in 2008. Currently supporting Kagura Powder Station as a BC ski/climbing guide.
TABIYA | Masaaki Sato
Golden moist Baumkuchen
It has so-so calories and doesn't take away the moisture in your mouth.
Became familiar with skiing from an early age and gained experience in competitive and basic skiing, moved to Hakuba Village at the age of 20, and began to focus on backcountry skiing at the age of 24. After gaining experience at Port Snow Hakuba and Power Zone Hakuba, he became independent.
TERUI DAICHI
Persimmon pea
Even if you eat high-calorie foods in the mountains, you won't feel guilty. In my experience, rice balls become like freezer burn when exposed to low temperatures, and are not delicious to eat. If you want to eat it, you may need to take measures such as keeping it warm.
While attending university, he aspired to become a mountain guide and studied under international mountain guide Hirofumi Ishizaka. Upon graduating from university, he became a certified guide by the Japan Mountain Guide Association. Since his early 20s, he has experienced heli-ski guide training in Northern Europe, mountain climbing in the European Alps, and ski touring.
RIKI JAPOW GUIDE｜Riki Nakajima
mixed nuts
It has both salty and sweet tastes, so it can be used as a meal replacement, snack, or even as a snack.
RIKI JAPOW GUIDE | Riki Nakajima
Obtained CSIA instructor qualification in Canada and the first Japanese CFSA freeski instructor qualification. He has expanded his activities from free ski competitions to backcountry areas, and currently provides guidance and lessons based at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Ski Resort.
Rhythm Works｜Tatsuta Asahi
・Castella
freeze-dried miso soup
The sugar content in castella can quickly replenish energy and help maintain blood sugar levels. It's soft, easy to eat, and easy to digest. It's also nice that it's light and not too bulky.
Freeze-dried miso soup is available at lunchtime. Warm miso soup on a snowy mountain is so comforting.
Rhythm Works｜｜ Ryuta Asahi
Climb the mountain throughout the four seasons in accordance with the rhythm of nature. A multi-purpose mountain guide who conveys the appeal of a wide range of mountains, from general traverses to variation routes, mountain climbing to backcountry riding.
WARP｜Arima Arata
Tianjin sweet chestnut
It's a food you can buy at a convenience store and you can't go wrong.
Sweet chestnuts provide energy and nutrition, are excellent for digestion, and are small and not bulky. It's actually very good as an active food.
WARP ｜ Arima New Arata Arima
In the 2002-03 season, he and his friends founded WARP, the first guide club in the water area. Active mainly in Tanigawa, Takeru, and Kagura areas. As a freeriding-based ski guide club, we continue to focus on developing the local area without focusing on peak hunting.