Your Ultimate Fuel Guide for Summer Adventures
Whether you're heading out for a weekend hike in the Rockies, squeezing in a trail run before the sun dips behind the peaks, or pitching a tent under a sky full of stars, one thing’s for sure—you need to stay fuelled.
At 7 Summits Snacks, we believe that what you pack matters. Chocolate can be more than just a treat—it can be a smart, functional snack that helps power your movement. So before you head out, here’s your go-to guide for staying energized, hydrated, and adventure-ready through every mile and moment of summer.
Carbs: Quick Energy, Done Right
Carbohydrates are your body’s most accessible source of fuel during endurance activity—and the key to maintaining energy on the move. Our bars deliver 15g+ of easy digesting carbs per serving, helping you go further without the crash.
- Eat one bar per hour of sustained movement or activity
- Complement your carbs with dried fruit, bananas, or carb-rich drink mixes
- Choose real ingredients over sugary gels for more digestible energy
Bonus? Our bars skip the weird chalky textures for something you’ll actually enjoy eating on the trail.
Electrolytes: Don’t Skip the Salt
Summer heat means more sweat—and with it, essential electrolyte loss. Sodium, potassium, and magnesium need to be replenished to keep your muscles firing and your body hydrated.
- Try bars with a pinch of sea salt, like Everest
- Pack salty trail mix or add electrolyte tabs to your water bottle
- Don’t wait until you feel tired—stay ahead of dehydration with consistent replenishment
Functional Fuel: Chocolate That Does More
Our chocolate bars don’t just taste great—they work hard, too. Dark chocolate is packed with flavanols and antioxidants that support blood flow, mood, and brain function. It also contains theobromine and small amounts of caffeine, delivering smooth, steady energy without the crash.
- Everest: Dark chocolate + goji berries = an award winning sweet/ salty combo and antioxidant-packed for uphill climbs and focused effort
- Aconcagua: Tart golden berries + rich chocolate = bright, vitamin-rich flavour to refresh and restore after sweaty summits
- Carstensz: Boldly roasted Indonesian coffee delightfully + Tahitian vanilla = our most energizing offer to get you comfortably to the end of your adventure/
Chocolate with purpose? You bet.
Keep It Trail-Ready
Whether it’s tossed into a backpack, stashed in your bike pouch, or stored in a cooler by the lake, our bars are made for adventure. Shelf-stable and shipped with cooled packaging, they’re built to handle summer heat—and whatever path you take.
- Keep bars in a shaded or cooled to prevent melting
- Or embrace the melt—our Endurance bars are made to soften. With added honey and coconut oil, they transform into a thicker gel or peanut butter-like texture instead of a sticky mess
Your Late-Summer Adventure Fuel Checklist
✅ One 7 Summits Snacks Explorer Box
✅ Salty trail mix or dried fruit
✅ Electrolyte tabs or coconut water
✅ A big reusable water bottle (or two!)
Summer doesn’t wait—so pack smart, fuel well, and make every hike, run, and lakeside moment count.