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10 Reasons to Snow Camp
It’s been several years since I’ve snow camped. This winter I’ve decided to get back out there to remind myself why I used to love it. Below is a list of 10 reasons why I used to snow camp and why I think anyone interested in backpacking should give it a try. 1. The ground […]
Solo Backpacking: Overcoming my fear at age 55
Solo Backpacking: Overcoming fear at age 55. It was the summer of 2024 and I couldn’t stop thinking about doing a solo backpack trip, something I thought I would NEVER do. On previous trips, I would lie in my tent next to my tent mate, imagining being alone, in the woods, in the dark, listening […]
Backpacking Recipe: Thanksgiving Dinner (Vegetarian)
Enjoy the comfort of Thanksgiving dinner out on the trail. Simply assemble at home, add boiling water, and you have a delicious, nutritious meal to fuel you on your next backpack trip. Ingredients: At home: Place the following ingredients in a ziplock baggie or reusable lightweight baggie 1/2 C Potato Flakes (Instant Mashed Potatoes) – […]
Backcountry Burrito Bowl Recipe -Vegetarian
Enjoy the comfort of warm beans & rice with flavorful veggies in this simple backpacking meal. You can add less water and make it a thick paste to add to a flour tortilla for a burrito, or add more water and tortilla chips to make a tortilla soup. Either way it’s sure to warm your […]