Inside The Pantry
One of the aspects I love most about long distance backpacking is the eating. After a few months on the trail hikers have usually burned away all the extra padding that has fueled the first few hundred or thousand miles, and the body enters a stage I like to call “eat all the things” phase.
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Last June, my buddy Greg Balkin and I found ourselves flying to Alaska for an impromptu backpacking trip through Denali National Park. Having fit the trip in between our other commitments and obligations, we had a total of six days–including travel time–to squeeze in as much adventure as we possibly could. Fortunately for us, Denali’s vast, trailless wilderness lends itself perfectly to rambling explorers, so with a very loose itinerary we headed into the hills. Our objective: experience as much as possible in 48 hours or less.
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Smartphones can be a helpful tool on your adventure. Here's how to preserve that battery life so you can stay out in the backcountry longer.
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A gluten-free diet shouldn't ever diminish your hiking, camping or backpacking. Here are some delicious gluten-free foods for your next outdoor adventure.
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With some extra preparation, you can enjoy Colorado year round. Read on to learn how you can make the most of "shoulder season" in and around Denver.
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