If you want to get a full day of skiing in on the weekend, it’s likely that you are going to have to leave campus early in the morning. If you choose to get on the road before sunrise, the dining hall will not be open, which will leave most Pios stranded when it comes to grabbing breakfast or snacks for the day. When skiing, it is more financially reasonable to pack little snacks and meals to avoid drying up your bank account by buying food on the mountain.

Check out our list of various snack options to consider when heading up to the mountains for the day. All of these items will help provide you with the energy and nutrition needed to enjoy a long day of skiing.

Breakfast:

belVita Breakfast Biscuits (or any other healthy snack bar like KIND Bars, LaraBars and Clif Bars)

Banana or apple

Coffee and water

Lunch:

Two or three Uncrustable Sandwiches or homemade PB&J’s to keep in your pockets so you can enjoy them on the chairlift.

If you want to go inside and take a longer lunch break, pair a few sandwiches with some Cuties for a midday boost of Vitamin C.

Water (keep drinking water).

Snacks:

Little packets of trail mix

Honey sticks for a quick burst of energy

Raisins or Craisins

Fruit snacks

Water

When thinking about what food you want to bring up to the mountains, you need to think about what will fare well in the cold and what will last once it gets a little smushed in your pockets. These food suggestions are a good place to start when beginning to plan for your day on the slopes. Have fun, stay hydrated and snack well this winter.