Wake up your tastebuds mid-hike with this salty and spicy GORP recipe from A Fork in the Trail. Spicy GORP Makes 6-8 servings 1⁄2 cup corn chips 1/3 cup barbeque-flavored peanuts 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup dried wasabi peas 1⁄4 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) 1⁄4 cup raisins 1/4 cup sesame seeds At Home Mix all of the ingredients together...
Read MoreYou can feel fall in the air now on many mornings in your tent. This spiced pancake recipe from A Fork in the Trail blends the seasons nicely with the nix of chai and blueberries. Chai Tea Pancakes Makes 2 servings 4 tablespoons nonfat powdered milk 2 tablespoons whole powdered egg 1 cup...
Read MoreBackcountry camping doesn't have to be boring. Enjoy some five billion-star dining with this simple yet delectable recipe from A Fork in the Trail. Orecchiette with Clams Makes 2-3 servings 1⁄4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1-inch x 1-inch x 3-inch block Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon dried...
Read MoreHiking is all about your senses. The views for miles. The feel of the mountain breeze. The smell of pine trees. The taste of the cold (filtered!) alpine lake. The sound of birds echoing through the forest. But once you take off your pack and settle...
Read MoreEven though it's the middle of summer, cool nights or mornings by the campfire still call for a warm drink. You would almost swear that there is a peanut butter cup in this hot chocolate from A Fork in the Trail. Peanut Butter Cup Hot Chocolate Makes four servings 2/3 cup...
Read MoreThis light but filling meal from A Fork in the Trail is the perfect mid-hike lunch. Fresh baby carrots add some crunch and sweetness to this wrap. Tuna Teriyaki Wrap Makes two servings 4 10-inch tortillas 1 tablespoon liquid teriyaki sauce 2 3-ounce tuna foil pouches 1⁄4 teaspoon dehydrated onion 1 tablespoon dried mushrooms, finely chopped Crushed red chilies...
Read MoreJust because you don't have a kitchen doesn't mean that you can't whip up a five-star breakfast. This French Toast recipe from A Fork in the Trail is simple to make and will be sure to get everyone's day started on the right foot! French Toast Makes two servings 4 slices bread 2 servings...
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When you're on a thru-hike, the days can easily blend together. This is where a hiking journal can come in handy! Pack a notebook to document every detail of the journey—it'll be worth its weight in gold one day. If you're on the fence about lugging around a few extra ounces...
Read MoreThis salsa from A Fork in the Trail combines sweet and spice with a hint of smokiness; it's delicious served with toasted tortillas or tortilla chips or added to a chicken or turkey wrap. Tropical Salsa Makes two servings 2 tablespoons lime juice 1⁄2 cup crushed pineapple, drained well 3⁄4 cup plum...
Read MoreAfter the first few hiking trips of the season, trail mix gets a bit...
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