Developed by a college outdoor program, this may be the best bar you’ll ever eat. It might not have the most elegant name, but the MiddView granola bar has plenty of qualities to make up for it. This staple of Middlebury College outdoor life earned its name from the first-year orientation trip program, MiddView. Every…
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One of the best ways to brave the deep chill of winter is with a warm cozy drink in hand. Whether you enjoy them at home or on the go, nearly every occasion can be enhanced with a nice warm beverage. To give you a little inspiration, we’ve put together three of our favorite warm…
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A real chef cooks one, and you can too! I’m looking for a different kind of holiday this year. An escape from cityscapes. A way to reconnect with my wild roots. A chance to avoid any more holiday jingles. Although while off backpacking I might be missing out on some of the traditional festivities,…
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With a Dutch oven, you can learn to cook anything at the campfire you can prepare in your own oven and/or on the stovetop at home. It just takes a little patience, some practice, and the right Dutch oven cooking tools. But when it comes right down to it, Dutch oven cooking is pretty simple.…
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Ingredients: 2 venison steaks ½ tsp. meat tenderizer Pepper, to taste 1 bottle of beer ½ onion, sliced 3 teaspoons lemon juice ½ cup Worcestershire sauce Drizzle of olive oil, for sautéing 8 eggs 2 tablespoons milk Salt and pepper, to taste Shredded cheddar cheese One package …
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Ingredients: Venison roast Salt Pepper 3 cups beef broth 1 cup dry red wine Directions: Sprinkle venison roast with salt and pepper. Place venison into greased slow cooker. Pour beef broth and red wine over venison (the roast needs to be completely covered with liquid, add more …
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It’s easier than you’d think to eat paleo on the trail. These 9 paleo snack and meal recipes will have you focusing on the scenery, not your food. Even if you’re hiking above tree line, these coconut-packed bars will whisk you away to a tropical place. Make this recipe.View the 9 images of this gallery…
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Get in touch with your inner hunter-gatherer and have the best backcountry dinner that’s entirely from nature. It’s the ultimate survival test. Fish can be a decadent treat in the backcountry—if you can catch one. Photo by Ano Lobb/ FlickrPrep Work Planning isn’t always fun, but if you are foraging edible plants it’s a necessity.…
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Go way beyond Slim Jims with these flavorful, make-ahead snacks. Jerky is tasty, and easy to make. (Photo by Alpha/Flickr) “I didn’t grow up with jerky,” says Pamela Braun, author of Jerky Everything. “But my love for great cuts of meat combined with my near obsession with my dehydrator allowed me to discover that jerky could not…
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Kiss your days of tuna-mac goodbye Once you have the gear, backpacking isn’t expensive. A night under the stars is free, and feels freeing. That’s just one of a million reasons why I love it. But, take one frenzied lap through your local grocery store to stock up for your weekend overnighter, and you’ll quickly…
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