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Welcoming in 2011….wow. Is it 2011 already? Do I want to admit that this coming summer will be my 20th high school reunion? Eek! I think hiking is better to think about than that…..hah! I can say one thing though….every year I get requests from our great readers asking about healthier options for trail meals. [...]

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Hoping to hear that some of our readers will be getting out this coming weekend (maybe the snow will slow down for some of us!). New Years Day is often a snowshoeing day for us, getting out and loving the snow till we freeze – then we head home. Good way to clear the mind [...]

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What is a tiny bar in the growing organic market that will have you actually wanting more? Wings of Nature™ bars! Kirk and I had a chance to try out all three of their flavors and both of us agreed we’d love to carry them while hiking. The bars may seem small at 1.4 ounces [...]

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I love Justin’s Nut Butters, having been a long time fan of them…I have to say it was embarrassing to realize I had not tried any of the 3 chocolate flavors. Like how did that happen? How did I pass over chocolaty goodness? Well I made sure to remedy that this week I picked up [...]

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I came across these last week – and yowza! They are addicting! Lindsay Snackers Olives – they come 4 small cans per box. Each can has a pop-top opening and is one person sized. Just drain off the small amount of brine and enjoy. The Garlic flavor is fantastic, even more so in dishes, they [...]

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Today’s lunch was Outdoor Herbivore’s Basil Walnut Penne: The vegan friendly meal is a powerhouse: Cal: 870  Fat: 28g  Sodium: 465g  Carbs: 95g  Protein: 35g – it boasts whole wheat pasta and plenty of chunky walnuts. Easy to make and ready to eat in under 15 minutes. I have found for best results with the [...]

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Been a busy week! Check out these recipes (along with all the others we added this week!) over on Trail Cooking. The Health Bowl was an inspired ‘re-do’. Another hiker sent me his recipe that he cooks in the traditional way (simmering raw rice and red lentils). This version takes a lot less time and [...]

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Salsa makes so much better taste wise (the ketchup of modern times?). If you can find packets of it great, but they are not so easy to come up with. The best I have found for convenience is the picante packets at McDonald’s. It is mild and spreads easily. If one asks nicely they may [...]

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