Oregon PCT FKT Attempt Days 4-6
Blowdowns, snow, mosquitoes, and more blowdowns—that was the theme of the last three days. I also had a lot of long water carries. But I love being back on the PCT, and I finally met some PCT thruhikers! So many…
Oregon PCT FKT Attempt Days 1-3
The first three days on trail were hot and heavy! It’s been quite challenging so far, but it’s great to be back on the PCT. Day 0 This morning I finished packing my backpack, and then Tim and I started…
Complete Gear List for Renee’s Oregon PCT Fastest Known Time Attempt
I’m embarking on a solo 455-mile hike across Oregon on the Pacific Crest Trail. I will be attempting to set the women’s unsupported speed record (the “Fastest Known Time”, or FKT). Below is a complete list detailing every item I’m…
Join us LIVE to order a signed copy of our book and chat about adventures!
Come chat with us on Tuesday, August 6, at 8pm Eastern, 5 Pacific! We’ll be live to answer your questions about our book, our adventures, dehydrating food, and any other questions. While there, you can order an autographed copy of…
“Cheesy” Potatoes That Can Be Cooked or Cold-Soaked!
I (Renee) grew up in Wisconsin, the land of cheese! Cheesy potatoes were a staple of my childhood, and I’m about to take this plant-based version with me on a 500-mile trek. Based on our taste tests, this is a…
Easy Pasta Salad that’s Freeze Dried and Cold-Soakable for Backpacking!
Summertime is here! This pasta salad was inspired by all of the Fourth of July Picnics we’ve enjoyed over the years, and the desire to bring the comfort of summer holidays out into the wilderness. Ingredients (Makes 6 servings): Dressing:…
Mom’s Tater Tot Casserole! Freeze-Dried and Plant-Based for Comfort on the Trail!
I (Renee) grew up enjoying tater tot casserole, but this was Tim’s first time eating it! We used our new freeze dryer to make a plant-based version that can be enjoyed on the trail! Ingredients (Makes 5 Servings, 470 Calories…
Paddling 1,200 miles on the Columbia River: From a Bubbling Puddle to the Boundless Pacific Ocean.
In summer 2022 we canoed the entire Columbia River, from the puddle of bubbling springs where it starts, to the Pacific Ocean, just past Astoria, OR. It took us 33 days to paddle the 1,200 miles, through British Columbia, Washington,…
Dehydrated Blueberry Pie for a Treat on the Trail
Who doesn’t love dessert after a long day on the trail? This blueberry pie is a sweet, tasty treat. Ingredients (Makes 8 Servings, 230 Calories Per Serving): Blueberry Pie Filling: For the Trail: Before the Trail: Make Blueberry Pie Filling:…
