Say you’ve been on the trail all morning, and that big bowl of oatmeal you had for breakfast just isn’t sticking to the ribs anymore. A tasty, filling treat that will keep you going is a Healthy Snack Mix. Mountain America Jerky offers four delicious types with distinct flavors culled from around the world to satisfy your […]
It’s the dead of winter and hearty souls throughout the Rockies and elsewhere defy Old Man Winter by embracing the cold, snow and dark. We never forget to lift our windshield wipers before a snowstorm. We own 14 pairs of gloves, some from the 80s. We don’t buy boots, we invest in boots. But when […]
Surely you’ve noticed a Tibetan Yak in a pasture somewhere. Tibetan Yaks look like large cows with big horns that stick out sideways and long fluffy bangs that stick up and hang in their eyes. They are central to the cultural and life of high mountain communities in the region of Tibet because they provide […]
How much more delicious was that hot dog before you knew what went into making it? Delving into the nitty gritty particulars can be more like opening a (ahem) can of worms. Do you really want to know if your favorite snack is healthy? Lucky for you, you can keep the top on that can, […]
Do you love jerky for backpacking and quick snacking? We do, too (no surprise there), but we’ve also found some tried and true ways to use jerky in recipes to create a full meal. High in lean protein and flavor, jerky can be used as zesty ingredient in many foods. Try dicing some and adding […]
Around here, we’re meat, cheese and nut types. Don’t try to feed us too much pasta, bread or rice. We just won’t have it (and neither will our waistlines). Those products are just filling without a lot of nutritional benefit. We like a good snack that tastes great, is low carb, high protein, and doesn’t have […]
Every March, the college basketball season heats up and it is tournament time. Friends and family gather to cheer on their favorite team and there is a reason why some folks refer to it as “madness”. When you are getting everyone together for the big game, arm them with some flavorful fun, some exotic jerky […]
Think you know about jerky and nutrition? Well, let’s have a little fun and test your jerky knowledge. No peeking at the answers below! First: Let’s start with beef jerky nutrition facts. How much protein is there in each ounce of Mountain America Beef Jerky? Second: Which jerky product has the lowest amount of carbs per […]
The Winter Olympic games in Sochi have captivated the attention of many people. See snowboarders, skiers, skaters and bobsledders go for the Gold has been a fun experience. As the Winter Olympics draw to a close and people start heading out for their own activities, there is not a more perfect snack to take along […]
With the holidays right around the corner, it is no doubt that many of us are working hard to drop a few pounds before all of the holiday feasting starts. Admit it – We all love our specialty holiday meals and treats that we do not get at other times of the year, so we […]