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A longtime backpack hunter, high country hiker and fisherman and as President of Kifaru International, Aron Snyder spends more than 150 days per year in the backcountry. As a result, Aron gets many opportunities to dial in his backcountry food list. 

Here are his favorites for a weekend in the Colorado alpine. 

A common question brought up amongst both experienced shed hunters and newly introduced enthusiasts is “What should I take in my pack?”

Often times, if I go out for a short tour, I would just throw a cheap granola bar in my pocket and nearly break a tooth trying to choke it down, but I now have some options in my cupboard. Here is my optimal pack list for staying fueled on a day in the winter backcountry.

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