This app calculates precise calorie and macro needs for backcountry trips based on terrain, pack weight, and personal biometrics. It helps users plan meals and pack the right amount of food, avoiding over or underpacking.
2.0
August 4, 2026
What's New in 2.0: Our biggest update yet. • 680,000+ foods — backcountry meal brands, grocery items, and generic staples, curated with photos and nutrition details • Scan any barcode to add food straight from the package • Wildfire perimeters on the map — see active fire boundaries before you commit to a route • Slope-angle shading — read steep terrain at a glance • Your saved trips now draw on the map — tap any route to reopen it • Reshape routes: drag waypoints, or tap mid-route to insert points • Faster food search and stability improvements throughout
MoreTrip planning, meal planning, and map overlays.
MTNMetrics is a backcountry calorie and nutrition planner that calculates your precise needs based on terrain, pack weight, and personal biometrics. It helps you plan meals and pack efficiently for trips.
MTNMetrics uses the LCDA equation from peer-reviewed metabolic research, combined with Tobler's hiking function and Santee grade adjustments. It analyzes route segments for grade and elevation changes, factoring in your body composition and pack weight.
Yes, you can import GPX files from your favorite route planning apps. You can also draw your own routes directly on the 3D terrain map.
Yes, MTNMetrics contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, ads are displayed to support its development and maintenance.
MTNMetrics Pro offers a monthly subscription for $9.99/month and an annual subscription for $49.99/year. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.
The meal pack builder allows you to filter meals by dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, to match your trip's calorie and macro targets.
MTNMetrics is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was last updated on April 14, 2026, with version 1.0.
MTNMetrics has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and older. This rating is based on its content and complexity.