Pre-Hike Food Prep

It’s a miracle- back on the trail only 4 weeks after my last like! OK, as you can tell from the featured photo, I’m approaching food WAY differently on this hike, for several reasons. I’m packing commercial meals for my lunches and dinners 😮 …

Musings on Storing Food

It’s always one of the decisions I waffle over the most when preparing my gear for an upcoming hike, and it’s one I’m currently pondering once again as I get ready to leave for another hike in several days- what am I going to…

Roan Highlands September 2015

Three years ago my wife (Marmot Girl) and I got away for 5 days and hiked practically in the backyard of where she grew up- The Roan Highlands. I have deliberately tried to cherry-pick some of the more scenic sections of the AT to…

Chicken Panang Curry

One of my few recipes that uses no fresh ingredients yet is still restaurant quality That’s a Ballast Point Mango Even Keel btw, and for any true foodie/beer snob, its pairs wonderfully with this dish.  I last made this one evening on a section…