PCT Day 2: Mile 15.4 to 30
May 4th, 2018 Hung up the bikes this summer in attempt to thru hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Day 2 was great! Hotter and more climbing than day 1. We saw another rattle snake. We camped near a river and…
Renee Miller
Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats
Having breakfast already made when you wake up in the morning is so convenient on the trail. Chocolate coconut overnight oats is so tasty. It is almost like eating dessert for breakfast. The coconut flakes add a nice crunch.
Curry Rice
Curry rice has been a staple backpacking meal for us for many years. It is tasty, filling, and simple to prepare.
Feathered Friends Egret Nano 20°F Women’s Sleeping Bag Review
Renee used a Feathered Friends Egret Nano 20°F Women’s Sleeping Bag on our Pacific Crest Trail thruhike in 2018. It has been updated and is now the Egret YF. The men’s equivalent 20°F Sleeping Bags are the Hummingbird YF (narrow),…
Vegan Unstuffed Peppers (adapted from Chef Glenn’s Unstuffed Peppers recipe)
Colorful bell peppers give this meal a sweet, fresh taste. Tomato sauce, rice, and kidney beans are a hearty, filling combination. Top with some nutritional yeast for extra flavor.
Coconut PB Noodles
Coconut milk, peanut butter, peanuts, and Cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick. This dinner was one of Renee's favorites on the PCT! It is so tasty and filling!
Argentinian Bike Tour
September 4-7, 2017 Overview Renee had to go to Buenos Aires for work and Tim was invited to come too, so we decided to fly there early and do a short bike tour. We didn’t really have a plan. We…
Trinity Alps Wilderness Long Weekend Out & Back
The PCT travels through the Trinity Alps Wilderness in Northern California. This 28-mile out-and-back is not on the PCT, but it is a great option early season when the PCT is covered in snow. It starts at Stuart Fork Trailhead…
Crater Lake National Park Long Weekend
Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is in the Cascade Mountain Range and features the deepest lake in the United States with a beautiful blue color. The 30-mile loop shown above follows the PCT for 16 miles through old growth…
Lassen Volcanic National Park Overnight – Cluster Lakes Loop
Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of California’s lesser known national parks. It is in the Cascade Mountain range and has lots of neat volcanic activity, including volcanoes, steam vents, and bubbling mud pits. The 12-mile loop above has nice…
