#Appalachian Trail Food
Day 3: Trail Magic, Waterfalls, and a Cozy Stay at Above the Clouds Hostel
Waking Up at Stover Creek Shelter I woke up to the soft hues of sunrise filtering through the dense canopy of trees surrounding Stover Creek Shelter. The previous day’s hike...
Food Storage for 8 Days: Bear Bag vs. Bear Canister
Y'all, I really wanted an Ursack bear sack over a bear cannister, and until the very last moment, I thought that was the way I'd go.
AT Thru Hike: Week 1 – Undeniably Irresistible plans
Undeniably Irresistible Plans Part 1 I’ve been on trail for four days and I’ve already consumed four piping hot pizzas, four slices of delectable cheesecake and have had four hot...
Food for the thru-hiker or endurance athlete?
“I’m still not comfortable recommending that people eat saturated fat with abandon, but it’s clear to me that sugar, flour, and oxidized seed oils create inflammatory effects in the body...
Backpacking Food: Best Kept Simple
When you tell people you’re moving into the woods, they assume you're going to hunt and gather everything you’ll be eating or
You Be the Chef: Dehydrating Food and Storing It for Your Thru-Hike
So, I'm no Bobby Flay and you don't have to be either. I just like to make things easier on myself so I can focus on the big picture.
Rocksylvania-Berry Crunch
How a Terrible Time Made Us Blue(berry) Everybody talks about Rocksylvania; they fear it and rightfully so. Thru-hikers dread each day for the rocky profile that they'll inevitably face. Knife
Vegan on the Trail – The Best Restaurant on the AT!
Haven't I told you that I'm vegan? One of the conversations I've had many times on the trail is how I manage to get by as a vegan. It is...
SOBO Resupply Spreadsheet
When it comes to the nitty gritty details of resupply, understandably it can be a bit overwhelming. Fortunately for us all, I have an anal retentive father who loves spreadsheets....
99 Problems but a Stove Ain’t One
Going "no-cook" isn't groundbreaking. I'm not the first and I won't be the last. But going stoveless isn't for everyone. Some people need that warm meal at the end of...