Alpen Fuel

Alpen Fuel is a small-batch, family-owned outdoor food company based in Bozeman, Montana. Founded by Shaun Sowell in 2018, the brand was created to solve a common problem for backcountry enthusiasts: the crash that follows high-sugar, low-nutrient 'energy' snacks. Alpen Fuel focuses on high-fat, granola-based breakfasts and snacks that provide sustained energy for long days on the trail. Their products are made with high-quality ingredients like grass-fed butter and organic berries, avoiding the synthetic fillers and excessive sweeteners found in mass-market granola brands. What sets Alpen Fuel apart—besides its delicious, calorie-dense recipes—is its commitment to the mountain community. Being based in Bozeman, they test their products in the very terrain they were built for. Their independence allows them to maintain strict control over sourcing and production, ensuring that every bag meets the standards of a hardcore mountaineer. This is authentic mountain food, made by people who actually live there.

Products

• High-calorie granola breakfasts
• Trail cookies
• Custom mountain snack packs

Why We List Them

• Independently owned and operated by Shaun Sowell
• Small-batch production in Bozeman, Montana
• Focuses on high-quality, sustained-energy ingredients
• A nimble alternative to corporate outdoor snack brands