MUIR Journal

By Ian Muir McNally Muir Energy’s first pouches were, as shown in my previous post, less than low-tech. They were...

By Ian Muir McNally I had absolutely no idea how to package Muir Energy when I first started. My first batches were ...

As a professional mountain guide, I have to take good care of my body: plenty of sleep, lots of exercise, and — as much as possible — real, nourishing foods. But as much as I value home-cooked meals, I’m often living out of a tent or a duffel bag. In the past twelve months, I’ve spent more than a hundred days in the mountains! It’s not easy to find portable, shelf-stable sources of energy that aren’t packed full of chemicals — and that’s why I’m such a fan of Muir Energy. The gel packets are easy to throw into my parka pocket or backpack. The ingredients are things I can pronounce. And my body feels so much better when I’m not eating neon-colored slime.