Rango 2021
(My boy!)
Our Story
Real trail food, made by a mom
who refused to let her son live on ramen for 2,650 miles.
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In 2021, my son set out to hike the Pacific Crest Trail—solo. Like any mom, I worried about everything: snow, blisters, bears, wildfires… and then it hit me:
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What is he going to eat?
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Cooking is how I take care of the people I love. So when I saw his meal plan, I knew I had to do something. Even with no experience in backpacking food, I started researching, testing, and building meals from scratch.
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I experimented with lightweight ingredients, balanced nutrition, and even “cold soak” options—just in case he ran out of fuel. To our surprise, the meals didn’t just work… they actually tasted good.
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What started as simple Ziploc bags quickly evolved. By mile 266 (Big Bear City), his resupply box included fully packaged meals with labels, nutrition facts, and instructions.
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That’s when my family said: This is a business.
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Mountain Mama Meals was born on the trail—tested by real hikers, in real conditions.
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Today, I'm proud to fuel adventurers on the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Appalachian Trail, Oregon Coast Trail, and beyond—including firefighters and busy students who need real food, fast.
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Because when you’re pushing your limits, your food should support you—not just get you by.