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…
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:…
This recipe is… amazing! We love our simple trail breakfasts of oatmeal and granola, but sometimes it’s nice to mix it up with a big and savory meal. This Southwestern breakfast skillet has potatoes for carbs, pinto beans for protein,…
Mac and cheese without the cheese!? Count us in! This is a thick and creamy macaroni that’s packed with veggies and beans. It’ll fill you up with calories, nutrients, and of course, protein. Ingredients (Serves 1, 650 calories): Before the…
We have been dehydrating food for backpacking and other adventures for over 10 years. Here are some of the things we’ve learned along the way about dehydrators, followed by our favorite models. Dehydrators we recommend (largest to smallest): When we’re…
Here is our Creamy Spaghetti recipe! We ate this on our walk from Mexico to Canada on the Continental Divide Trail in 2021. We liked it so much that we will bring it again on our upcoming Pacific Northwest Circuit -- 4 months and 2,700 miles by foot and canoe!
We love this rice and bean recipe for a large and fulfilling dinner on the trail. Few things beat sitting at camp after a long day of hiking and enjoying this meal plain, smothered in hot sauce, or wrapped in a tortilla!
We compiled everything we’ve learned from thousands of miles of hiking into this guide and recipe book! We hope you enjoy it!
-Renee and Tim
