Nutritional Yeast is More than a Vegan Cheese: It’s A Powerhouse of Nutrients

July 29

Nutritional yeast is the perfect companion for vegan adventure travel because it gives cheesy flavor without the need for refrigeration, is low in sodium, and has a very long storage…

Map Skills Primer

July 19

Knowing how to read a topographic map is an essential skill for navigating the backcountry. Make sure you understand how to follow a topographic map before your hike -- especially if you plan to be…

Trail Bar Recipe

June 20

We've talked about Lara Bars before. These simple bars combine a three to four ingredients, such as dates, berries, and nuts into some delicious flavors. These bars are loaded in…

4 Good Reasons You Should Be Sprouting

May 17

1. Sprouting is Green Sprouts are the edible young shoots of a plant as it germinates from a seed to a plant. Sprout seeds are low-cost and provide a steady…

Comparing Backpacking Meals

May 2

Why sacrifice a decent meal when you are on the trail? Eating well on the trail tastes better and gives you the right types of food to enhance your performance…

Cherry Picking Packaged Foods: How to Avoid Inferior Products

May 2

How can you tell if the company is trying to sell you an inferior product when it is dressed in so many health claims? Food labels assert healthful claims on…

How to Replenish Electrolytes with Trail Food

March 25

Do you ever notice your lips tasting like salt or feel grainy salt crystals on your face after hiking in hot weather? Maybe your eyes burn as sweat drips off…

Trail Sprouting

March 16

Sprouting on the trail is similar to sprouting seeds at home. The process requires soaking, draining, and rinsing seeds regularly until they germinate, which takes about 48 hours. The main…

Seeking Silence in Wild Spaces

March 4

Sound is a signature of our environment, a narration of the scenery around us. The familiar clamor of vehicles, sirens, leaf blowers, and dinging phones is characteristic of living in…

Packing and Preparing Backpacking Food from the Grocery Store

February 17

Preparing meals is an essential step in planning a backpacking trip. You want to make sure you pack out foods that can withstand the conditions of outdoor travel, require minimal…