Figuring out Food for Whitney

So many items to choose from-- which ones are right?

We are heading to climb Mount Whitney this weekend and I'm struggling with one thing right now...food! I'm not sure what we should/shouldn't take in terms of what will be best for energy and yet still be convenient while hiking. Mount Whitney is 22 miles total and we'll be hiking the majority of the day, so it's suggested we eat a little something every hour. This will help not only with energy, but also as a deterrent for altitude sickness. Usually, I would plan to pack some simple snacks like a peanut butter sandwich and luna bars, but I'm obviously going to need something more substantial for this trek.

Being a former competitive athlete, I'm pretty particular about what I put in my body before working out. In college, I had a very strict regiment in terms of food before soccer games and knew exactly what my body responded well and poorly too. From researching the food for climbing topic online, I've read a lot about ensuring I have simple carbs, complex carbs and fats (proteins) in the forms of items like peanut butter sandwiches, clif bars and jerky. I've also read a shot block every hour helps even out sugar intake and counter the symptoms of altitude sickness without feeling like you're eating too much.

So based on all of that information, and the fact that we'll be on the trail for anywhere from 12-18 hours, here's what I'm planning to bring:

• Uncrustables peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (2)
• Dried mango
• Trail mix with nuts and dried fruit
• 2 Luna Bars
• 2 packs of shot blox
• Apple
• Oatmeal cookies

What do you guys think? Any suggestions on other foods that are good to include?