National Trail Mix Day honors the mix that was developed as a healthy snack to be taken along on hikes. Trail mix is an ideal hike snack food because it is very lightweight, easy to store, nutritious and provides a quick energy boost from the carbohydrates in the dried fruits or granola as well as sustained energy from the fats in the nuts. It is claimed by some that trail mix was invented in 1968 by two California surfers who blended peanuts and raisins together for an energy snack. However, in the 1958 novel The Dharma Bums, written by Jack Kerouac’s, trail mix is mentioned when the two main characters describe the planned meals in preparation for their hiking trip. Trail mix is sometimes referred to as “Gorp”.
Where: The Boulder Tap House
When: August 31, 2021 from 1830-2000
Who: Outdoorsy Cachers
What: A celebration of beer, caching, and trail mix
Why: To enjoy a pint of beer and swap geocaching stories
How: Your favorite pair of hiking boots