Yes, fast and slow carbs. And water.

Fast carbs (= plain sugar) gives you the immediate boost. Slower carbs are more complex and takes a little longer to break down, providing you with more intermediate term energy. A good mix of those two prevents your sugar level to go jo-jo up and down. (called "sugar rush" accompanied by a "sugar crash"). And water. Your body needs water to process food. You need water and carbs to burn that body fat you carry around.

A good trick is snickers bar and a thermos of plain hot water and some instant chocolate drink. Enjoy your break and things start to look brighter. A mix of peanuts and other nice nuts (almonds, walnuts, whatever you like), chocolate, rasins and dried fruits will also give you a good mix of quick and slow carbs. You can buy some "trail mix" or make your own.


When the break is over, avoid trying to lift the snowmobile in one giant backbreaking struggle. If it was that easy you would already be free. Use your time and plan the work so you don't exhaust yourself. Use tricks like rolling in the snow to compress it, shovel the snow downhill and clear the path so you can turn the machine without moving a foot of snow with it, then slowly drag your sledge around in the downhill direction. Nice and easy does it....