Expedition Food Training

Program Overview

“I was impressed by how delicious everything was. I do want to give positive recognition and praise to MHO for INCREDIBLE dietary accommodations. Overall, the food was phenomenal!”

Creating a great expedition menu requires training, experience, and knowledge in packing and preparation. To share our expertise, MHO Adventures is offering a 2-day Expedition Food Training Program, where we’ll pass on insights from over 30 years of practice.

Through a series of workshops, this course is designed to provide participants with valuable knowledge and skills for effective expedition food planning. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and confidence needed to start or enhance your tripping food program.

Our Mission – Food Service

At MHO Adventures, we recognize that food is one of the most vital aspects of any backcountry trip. That’s why we are dedicated to serving gourmet meals in the wilderness, with a focus on:

• In-House Dehydrated Meals: Prepared with care and expertise.
• Fresh, Healthy, and Tasty Ingredients: Ensuring every meal is hearty and satisfying.
• Proper Daily Nutrition: Providing the energy needed for the challenges of the wilderness.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, and Enjoyment: Enhancing every trip through exceptional food.

Preparing nutritious and appetizing meals is essential to keeping pace with the physical and mental demands of wilderness expeditions. While many may associate camping food with freeze-dried, single-portion meals, we assure you that MHO Adventures is different. We take pride in serving top-quality, delicious meals that elevate the outdoor experience for our clients.

Training Benefits

• Menu Planning: Learn how to create balanced backcountry diets, budget effectively, and tailor menus to different seasons.
• Trip Menus: Develop menus for trips of varying lengths while considering weight and packability.
• Trip Types: Understand the differences between front country and backcountry, as well as river vs. lake trips.
• Cooking & Baking Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops to practice backcountry cooking and baking techniques.
• Techniques & Equipment: Experiment with various cooking methods and tools, including cooking over fires and on different stoves.
• Cook Kit Essentials: Discover what we include in our cook kits for successful meals.
• Dehydrating & Rehydrating: Learn how to dehydrate foods and properly rehydrate them on the trail.
• Food Packaging & Packing: Master techniques for packaging and packing food for trips of all durations.
• Waste Management: Explore strategies for minimizing waste and managing it effectively in the backcountry.
• Dietary Accommodations: Get creative solutions and product recommendations for handling special diets and dietary restrictions.

This training is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge to elevate your expedition food planning and preparation.

This course alone is a great product, however, the real value is that we are going to be sharing ALL of our documents related to Expedition Food.  These resources have been created over the past 12+ years and are revisited, updated and improved annually.  Until now they have only been used in house.

NEW:  MHO Meal Map

For several years, we’ve explored various ways to share our food service resources, including meal plans, menus, portion sizes, ingredient lists, dietary alternatives, sourcing information, and more.

Over the last 18 months, we’ve taken it to the next level by developing an innovative online platform. This tool is designed to simplify group meal planning, giving you complete access to MHO Adventures’ expertise and intellectual property.

By using this platform, you’ll save time and reduce food waste—directly translating into significant cost savings. It’s a resource you truly can’t afford to miss.

The platform will be introduced during our Expedition Food Training course and will be available through an annual subscription plan. Stay tuned to see how it can revolutionize your trip planning!

This course is perfect for camp directors, trip directors, food service providers, independent guides, wilderness travellers seeking to refresh their menus, small business owners aiming to offer high-quality, well-balanced meals to groups, and any outdoor industry professionals looking to expand their expertise.

Over the 2-day program, our goal is to equip you with the tools and resources needed to:

• Create effective menus tailored to your trips
• Package and store food for various lengths of time
• Budget and source food efficiently
• Practice and improve your backcountry cooking skills
• Network with other industry professionals

Whether you’re looking to enhance your existing knowledge or gain new insights, this course will help you elevate your food service capabilities for outdoor adventures.

Upcoming Training Dates