
Why salt is an essential nutrient in the backcountry.
By: Kyle Kamp, RDN, LD. Originally appeared and written for Backcountry Fuel Box. Sodium is probably one of the first three things you...


Carbohydrate Loading Done Right-Part 1
Edit October 2022: It's now thought the "draining" process involved with carb loading isn't needed. I've chosen to include it as it's a...

Fueled by a Pastry
Introduction Pop-tarts are the epitome of junk food, aren’t they? A white-flour based crust that leaves behind a white residue on your...

Plan Wisely for Your Next Hunt
Now that hunting season has ended, many of you have already turned your sights to next season. That probably means that you’re already...
Top 10 Bulk Bin Picks for Backpack Hunting at Winco
The Top 10 Finds at Winco. They're employee-owned, have decent prices, and are literally everywhere in the Western states. As great as...


Valley to Peak on Under Armor's My Fitness Pal Blog!
It's an incredible privilege when someone asks you to participate in their writing. I was beyond excited when a very talented health...

Hunter, Nordic Skier, and Mount Marathon Record Holder.
Photo Credit: Seward City News With a population of just over 2,700 people, the town of Seward, Alaska is hardly bursting at the seams. ...


Exo Death Hike Recap
Done. Finished. Wrapped. In the books. All words and phrases used to describe the completion of a highly anticipated event. The Exo...

Backcountry Kitchen Essentials: Pt 4: Dehydrating canned food for backcountry meals.
Is there anything more exciting than preparing for a trip to the mountains? I'd argue the mere potential of seeing wildlife and stepping...


It's Already Worth It
2:20 pm. We’re not even 20 minutes into my first backcountry bear hunt when a peculiar thought rolls into my mind: “it’s already been...