Outdoor Advice – from the other side

Freezer Bag Meals: What we eat Backpacking

Listen, backpacking can be hard. There is nothing like working your butt off finally getting to camp, throwing your pack down, and realizing you still have to prep your food, cook it and then clean it all up. It is in these moments we grab for the granola bar, get in your sleeping bag andContinue reading “Freezer Bag Meals: What we eat Backpacking”

Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Summary

It was a cold, wet day when we started hiking the Appalachian Trail in North Georgia and it was a cold, wet day in Northern Maine when we finished. Hiking 2193 miles takes quite a while, even if you’re quick and a whole lot can happen during that time. We started in early February. OurContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Summary”

How to get into snowboarding or skiing for cheap

I’m just going to say it. Snowsports are expensive. The equipment is expensive, the lift tickets are expensive, and don’t even get me going on the food court prices. So what do you do if you wanna learn how to snowboard or ski and have no money? Well here are some tips on how toContinue reading “How to get into snowboarding or skiing for cheap”

Advice for Hiking the (AT) Appalachian Trail

Each person experiences life differently, and that’s what makes it beautiful. The trail is no different. Many people have walked this path, but you will need to figure it out on your own. Here is a popular expression you’ll hear on trail. “Hike your own hike” If you remember nothing else from this, remember thatContinue reading “Advice for Hiking the (AT) Appalachian Trail”

Winter Hiking Advice

By: Julie Midura 𝐒𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫? “This is stupid! I have no intention of dying up here just to bag another peak!” my husband Tom yelled in an attempt to be heard over the cacophony of howling wind and blowing snow. We were three tenths of a mile from the summit ofContinue reading “Winter Hiking Advice”

Cooking on the Trail: What To Eat Backpacking

Usually, when we resupply in town, Daniel and I focus on the savings. Buying enough food to feed the two of us for a couple of days on trail can be both expensive and heavy. We all know that freeze-dried meals are the way to go if you got the cash for it. For theContinue reading “Cooking on the Trail: What To Eat Backpacking”