Food

Other factors are more important than body weight determining how well you climb. But you should still count calories—to make sure you are getting enough food.

These meals are a worthy option for overnight climbers and campers who want to eat real, delicious food with a finite lifespan.

“She’s my favorite international climbing partner,” says Kate Rutherford. "She can make ramen and tuna taste gourmet."

An easy and nutrient-rich meal for effective recovery

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Climbing your best requires finding alignment between what you eat, when you eat, and what you're trying to do.

Climbers often try to increase their strength-to-weight ratios by simply cutting calories. But not all calories were created equal.

If you match your nutrition to your training, you’re all but guaranteed to benefit.

Even if you're mindful about how you fuel your days at the crag, a diet heavy on local, seasonal produce can have an unexpected impact.

Even if you're already eating healthy, a diet heavy on local, seasonal produce can boost your body in unexpected ways.

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Most climbers are not actively pursuing weight loss, but their diets passively reflect the desire to be light, which can hold them back.

Eat smart to fill your belly and send your hardest

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Heather Weidner shares 5 ways to stay healthy on a meat-free diet.

Meal preparation advice for expedition cuisine

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Ditch your meal-replacement bars. Eat cookies.

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Give your favorite climber improved performance with this eating plan

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Eat properly for climbing performance.

Get all-day energy with these super-tasty bars

Get all-day power or quick recovery with this simple, healthy meal

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Fuel up with this healthy, portable take on the frittata

Get a full serving of veggies, grains, and meat in this healthy dish

Fuel up with this customizable, portable snack to eat any time

Replace boring bars with energy-filled cookies—yes, cookies!

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Ditch brick-hard bars for this bite-size power snack

Power up for long days with this energy-filled breakfast

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Improve endurance with this sweet, portable snack

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Cook this takeout classic at home for the perfect post-climb meal

Pizza to keep your body fueled and taste buds singing

Seven necessities for a comfortable and fun day of ice climbing

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