This recipe from A Fork in the Trail only sounds fancy and complicated—it's actually simple to throw together and will satisfy your post-hike hunger pains. Pasta Carbonara Makes two servings 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon dried onion 3 tablespoons scrambled egg mix 1⁄2 pound spaghetti (uncooked measurement) 1-inch x 1-inch x...
Read MoreWho says that backcountry meals have to be basic? This classic fondue from A Fork in the Trail is quick and easy to whip up, and will make you feel like you're in a five billion-star restaurant. Cheese Fondue Makes four servings 8 ounces Gruyere cheese 1⁄2 cup white wine 1 clove garlic 1...
Read MoreHow bored of peanut butter we've become. Here's a tasty spread from A Fork in the Trail to put on your morning toast or bagel before a full day of adventures. Maple Vanilla Almond Butter Spread Makes eight servings 1 cup roasted almond butter 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave...
Read MoreKids and adults alike will enjoy this fast and fun lunch from A Fork in the Trail. Apple Peanut Butter Wrap Makes two servings 1⁄2 cup peanut butter 1⁄4 cup dried apples 1/8 cup dried blueberries 1/8 cup sunflower seeds 2 10-inch wraps At Home Package everything separately in ziplock bags or leakproof containers. At Camp Mix the fruit, seeds,...
Read MoreAnother week, another adventure to be had! TrekAlong and Wilderness Press will be camping and hanging out with our outdoor friends this weekend at PCT Days in Cascade Locks, Oregon September 5-7th. With all of the buzz about the upcoming movie Wild, the Pacific Crest Trail and...
Read MoreThe following is adapted with permission from the introduction to Lizzy Wenk's authoritative John Muir Trail, soon to be released in its 5th editions, from Wilderness Press. Why the JMT is a Must-Hike? The John Muir Trail (or, more simply, the JMT) passes through what many backpackers agree is...
Read MoreAs much as we all would like to believe our physical exertion and stamina out on the trail would make us immune to something like hypothermia, the fact remains that for cold-weather hikers, it will always be a threat and something worth full consideration when...
Read MoreWe at Trekalong seek out adventure all year round, and we want to help you do the same. We consulted Menasha Ridge Press author Victoria Logue, to get the scoop on winter-weather wilderness. Here's a bit excerpted from her book, Hiking and Backpacking: Essential Skills, Equipment,...
Read MoreThe Pacific Crest Trail Association has reported that Josh Garrett and Heather Anderson have both, individually, shattered the previous speed record for the PCT. Mr. Garrett hiked the trail in 59 days, 8 hours and 14 minutes, and Ms. Anderson in 60 days, 17 hours...
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