This week we’ve partnered with Leave No Trace to share some of their top tips for your outdoor adventures. One of the most commonly debated topics is trail etiquette–who yields to who when you’re hiking, biking, or trail running? LNT breaks it down for us with a few different scenarios and what to do in…
We’re still digging out from under the ice in Seattle. So, today we’re featuring a guest post from David Wilkinson over at Switchback Travel. He recently headed out to Methow Valley in Washington for a cross country ski trip and sent us his thoughts. The Methow Valley in the North Cascades is just beyond the…
The common misconception about waxing skis is that it will only make you ski faster. While waxing skis does improve the performance and speed on the slopes, regular waxing will also give you more control, provides the base of your skis an extra level of protection, and greatly extend the life of your skis. Plus,…
After a long day on the trail, nothing tastes better than a good meal at camp. In the past, I’ve settled for pre-packaged dehydrated meals; though easy and (sometimes) filling, they don’t taste all that great. But not so with this weeks winner. From the sounds of this recipe, you’ll be licking your bowl clean!…
I don’t know about you, but I love a good loaded baked potato. Unfortunately, that’s a bit hard to do in the backcountry. So, here’s the next best thing. This recipe works well as a main course or as a side to our chili mac recipe. Serves: 4 Prep time: 5-10 minutes Ingredients:…
So you’re planning a trip into the backcountry and it’s unrealistic to assume you’ll be able to carry all the water you need for your multi-day trek. However, you were smart and chose a trail with many water sources along the way. As long as you refill along the way, dehydration won’t be your major…
In May of 1915, citizens of the sleepy little town of Moncton, WA realized they had a problem on their hands. The lake at the edge of town was beginning to rise. First it started rising slowly, but eventually Rattlesnake Lake would swallow their homes.
Ever have a hankering for some simple pasta with sauce on the trail? Me too. Here’s an easy recipe that’s even easier to make on the trail. You do most of the work at home. So, it takes less than 10 minutes to make when you’re in camp. Feeds: 2-4, depending on how hungry you…
Ever had one of those freeze dried bagged foods that contained something that tasted nothing like what it claimed to be on the label? Worry no more with our chili mac recipe. It’s a bit of work to make at home, but as easy as it gets on the trail. Throw the dehydrated chili mac…
If there’s one thing I hate while camping, it’s bad food. Too many times we accept terrible food while on a long trip because it’s dehydrated and light weight. That’s why I’m particularly disappointed in the Pad Thai recipes I’ve seen out there for backpacking. They usually use peanut butter and the end result is…
