Hello hikertrash foodies! Clinical dietitian by profession but spend my days dreaming of the outdoors. My blog focuses on experimentation with trail friendly ultralight foods, meal preparation, menu planning and resupply strategies. Hope you enjoy following my culinary experiments while thru hiking the Appalachian Trail starting 5/23/17.
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Planning a Thru-Hike in One Month or Less!
Many aspiring thru hikers spend years planning for their first thru-hike. I personally spent over 15 months planning for my 2017 PCT thru-hike.
Cutting pack weight by HALF and lessons learned!
Ok, folks! I will be the first to admit that prior to leaving for the PCT I truly believed I needed everything in my pack. After researching gear,
It’s time for an ultralight meal planning makeover!
Unexpected injuries ending thru hikes prematurely can be devastating! After hiking only 375 miles, I was forced off the trail due to a shoulder
PCT Food Review: Campo to Julian
Seventy-seven miles on the PCT in the books! I'm pain-free, feeling strong and enjoying what each new day brings! So here goes... PCT food review one
Greetings from Campo!
The emotions one experiences when leaving home for Campo.
Getting Organized! Homemade Meals and Resupply Boxes
Meals are prepped and ready to go! How do you go about adding them to boxes? Here are eight steps to organizing homemade meal resupply boxes.
Ultralight Meal Preparation and Menu Planning
Recommendations for safe preparation of homemade ultralight meals and menu planning for thru hikes
Crunch Time for The Foodie!
First off, I want to share how excited I am about the number of hikers worldwide that have shared interest in improving nutrition while thru hiking.
The Ugly Truth About Pop-Tarts!
"You're not going to tell me pop-tarts aren't ultralight, are you?!? Actually, that's exactly what I'm saying. A significant amount of my
Wait! You’re telling me Mountain House isn’t ultralight?!?
When buying ultralight gear thru hikers expect high performance for minimal weight but at a typically higher cost. Thru hikers should have the same performance expectations of food consumed on trail.