(COLORADO SPRINGS) — When heading out on a Colorado excursion, most people remember the essentials: sunscreen, water, good shoes, and a trail map. But what about food? That’s where Backpack Up Plan ...

I’ve always admired the hikers who wake up before the sun does, who drive two hours away to tackle a steep mountain with an incredible view at the top, who see the whole ordeal as an alternative to ...

So you’re heading out on a backpacking trip. Before you hit the trail, you’ll need to stop by the camping gear co-op, the sporting goods store — oh, and your local Asian supermarket. Just trust me on ...

One of my favorite parts of a backpacking trip is the food: It just hits different after a full day of hiking. As a previous backpacking guide who cooked for up to ten guests at a time, I love making ...

If you’ve been backpacking, you can appreciate when the time comes to plop down with a hot meal on the trail. Dehydrated or freeze-dried pouches have come a long way, and a Sacramento kitchen is ...