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A Stove-Free Weekend Backpacking Menu 
Here´s a quick menu I used on my last weekend backpack trip to the Grand Canyon. My requirements for this trip - the food had to be lightweight, nutritious, reasonably satisfying and high in salt. A Stove-Free Weekend Backpacking Menu
Here´s a quick menu I used on my last weekend backpack trip to the Grand Canyon. My requirements for this trip - the food had to be lightweight, nutritious, reasonably satisfying and high in salt. Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking [offsite link]
AZventure In Hiking [offsite link]
Backpacking Recipe Websites
These sites have some really creative ideas for backpacking meals, from the mac-n-cheese basics, to gourmet ideas like Cashew Curry Chicken! Backpacking Recipes (a few to try) [offsite link]
Cashew Rice Curry (Makes 2 generous servings), Turkey Tetrazini (Makes 3 servings), Lentil Dish (Makes 2 generous servings), Beef Stroganoff (Makes 2 generous servings), Dried Beef (Use for Stroganoff, above, or other meat dishes), Chicken Rice Almomondine (Makes 3 generous servings), Super Power Bars (Makes eight 2" x 4" bars) Best of the Southwest eBook [offsite link]
Written by the BellaOnline Hiking and backpacking Editor - Most travelers agree the American Southwest is an outstanding destination. The scenery can´t be beat and the history of the wild west is just as fascinating. We´ve got lofty mountains, saguaro-filled deserts, frisky rivers, rock-rimmed lakes and deep canyons - and some of the best primitive ruins in the world. Only $9.95 for an instant download! Blue Ridge Mountains Hiking [offsite link]
Boston Area Hiking Guide [offsite link]
Buying Hiking Boots
One of the most important things to have fit you well on a hike is your boots. Your feet are taking the majority of the pounding, and if they give out, you´re stuck. CA: Backpacking and Hiking TrailHead [offsite link]
California
Lots of articles about hiking in California and enjoying the CA coast. California Hiking Trail Experience [offsite link]
Camp Cookery with Pizzazz [offsite link]
Beans and Kraft dinner may be camp traditions with your bunch, but our kids deserve better! We need to grab every opportunity to help our young members grow.
Take some imagination to the dinner table with you. Camp meals can translate into valuable program time, if you use them creatively. With some guidance and encouragement, your kids can learn to plan, use a food guide, budget shop, and prepare some great meals outdoors.
Camping Recipes [offsite link]
While this site is primarily for canoe campers, the recipies are sound and can be adapted to backpacking and car camping use. Pretty good culinary selections! Camping Recipies [offsite link]
Some neato recipes (like an edible mud-pie)from the Wild Mountain Women geocities site.
Canada 
Canada, Mexico and Abroad
Catalina Island Hiking [offsite link]
Catskill Hiking [offsite link]
Christopher Camuto: Another Country [offsite link]
Great detailed descriptions that move the reader through their world and into "Another Country" where the Cherokee once lived. Camuto is careful to provide the Cherokee with the inherent respect they have earned as stewards of this land but he is also honest and not pretentious in his descriptions of their time. He sheds light on the reality of the extinction of a culture and parallels it well with images of the extinction of the red wolf (also a central image in Cherokee mythology). His sent Clean your Nalgenes and Water Bottles
Does your water bottle have a bad smell? Do you ever clean the thing? A quick primer for something you know you need to do! Clubs in the Midwest
Clubs in the Northeast
Clubs in the Southeast
Clubs in the Southwest
Cold-Weather Camping
Seeking the solitude that only the remote wilderness can bring? Winter camping can be an exhilarating challenge for the experienced outdoor enthusiast. Cookery in Camp [offsite link]
A cool site for info on camp cooking staples and ´living off the land´ techniques. Topics include how to boil a fish without utensils and bake cakes on stones. Diverse stuff! DC: Capital Hiking Club [offsite link]
Delaware State Parks -- Hiking and Trails [offsite link]
Discovering the Ultralight Way [offsite link]
This is my article on my old Southwest Outdoors site, detailing how I became an ultra-lite convert. There are cool pictures of me on my shakedown trip, and descriptions of the gear I tested.
Easy Fire Starter : Starting a fire in all seasons
This article provides the reader with the tools and knowledge to start a fire in all seasons and weather with the minimum and lightest weight gear and tools.
Flagstaff Outdoors Club [offsite link]
Flagstaff Outdoors! is for anyone between the ages of 20 something and 40 something that loves the great outdoors and all the things that you can do out there. Flagstaff Outdoors! is a social outdoor club that does everything from hiking, biking, snowshoeing, skiing, rock climbing, camping, backpacking, boating, exploring, adventuring, mountaineering, canyoneering, orienteering, theorizing, and philosophizing to parties and road trips to things of group interest. Foodcount.com - a hiker´s friend to monitoring nutrition and caloric intake
FoodCount.com was born from a personal vendetta against calorie-counting books and tracks more than 40 macro-nutrients and vitamins including calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat, sodium, fiber etc. Foraging for Blackberries
How to plan a picnic outing around picking wild blackberries, along with great ideas for using those tasty blackberries at home. Gear for Trail Running
Trail running is an inexpensive, gear-light sport. Here is a list of the the few specialized items of gear you will need. Georgia Trails [offsite link]
Germany [offsite link]
Get a free camping cookbook online [offsite link]
A nice possibility here. The newsletter is a good one and you get a cool free e-book, chock fulla recipes for the trail. Getting Started with Trail Running
If I could get started as a trail runner, you can too. And it´s very okay to be slow! GORP food and recipe menu [offsite link]
Excellent, comprehensive info on the popular GORP site. Everything you need to know about eating in the outdoors is right here. Grand Canyon
Lots of articles. Grand Canyon hiking trails and visitation tips. Grand Canyon - South Kaibab Trail Review
The South Kaibab Trail of the Grand Canyon is steep and demanding, but offers unsurpassed views and the shortest route from the rim to the river. Grand Canyon Articles and Information
My article index on trails and techniques for safely enjoying the magnificent Grand Canyon! Grand Canyon Hiking : Camp Food
A word on food: bring lots. The Grand Canyon is not a place to diet. With a rim to rim canyon elevation change of 10,000 feet in some places, you´ll need the calories. Grand Canyon Hiking : staying hydrated
Everybody should do the Grand Canyon, at least once in their lives, but the steep terrain and arid conditions are not for the unprepared. Read on, for tips on staying hydrated in the world´s biggest ditch.
Grand Canyon Hiking: Food, Glorious Food!
What do you need to know about food? Bring lots! Make up your mind ahead of time to eat a lot while hiking in the Grand Canyon. This is not a place to be on a diet. With a rim-to-rim canyon elevation change of 10,000 feet in some places, you will need the calories. Grand Canyon Summer Ultralight Pack List and Weights
I just got serious about Ultralight backpacking. While my husband thought it humorous when he caught me weighing ounces and pounds for my pack, I now can say my 3-4 day pack weight, for a summer Grand Canyon packing trip, is under 30 pounds. Grand Canyon Ultralight Pack List and Weights
I just got serious about Ultralight backpacking. While my husband thought it humorous when he caught me weighing ounces and pounds for my pack, I now can say my 3-4 day pack weight, for a summer Grand Canyon packing trip, is under 30 pounds. great hiking and responsible developement in Idaho
A press release I thought I´d share about how responsible environmental lodge development has been recently recognized. Since Idaho is a great hiking destination, this lodge deserves our patronage! Hawai`i Hiking [offsite link]
HikeArizona.com [offsite link]
Hiking and Heat - Sun Protection Tips
How to take precautions when hiking in the heat, and protect your skin against the damaging UV rays of the sun. Hiking Friends of Phoenix [offsite link]
Hiking Grand Canyon Geology
A layman hikers´ guide to the wonders of hiking down the layers of the Grand Canyon Hiking in Colorado [offsite link]
Hiking North of SF Bay (Sonoma, Napa & Marin) [offsite link]
Hiking the Carolinas [offsite link]
Hiking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park [offsite link]
Hiking Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
The world´s largest travertine (cave stone) bridge is the main attraction at this quiet Arizona state park, but several nice streamside trails are featured as well. Illinois Hiking Society [offsite link]
Indiana´s Trails [offsite link]
Introduction to Lightweight Backpacking
Why be a lightweight backpacker? For me, the answer is clear. Island Games
Jackson Hole, Wyoming [offsite link]
Japan [offsite link]
Korea [offsite link]
Lake Tahoe Hiking [offsite link]
Long Island Hiking [offsite link]
Lucky Island Thong Review - Ultra light camp sandals
I heartily recommend you try the Lucky Island Thong (it´s a flip flop sandal), made by Columbia Sportswear for your camping and ultralight backpacking trips. For lite hikers, these comfortable, sturdy and lightweight sandals are among the best gear options on the market. MaineOutdoors.com´s Hiking section [offsite link]
MaineToday.com´s Hiking section [offsite link]
Marv´s And Others´ Backpacking Recipes [offsite link]
A good starter page with creative backpacking ideas and some nice basic info. Maui´s Fantastic Hiking [offsite link]
MI: Grand Traverse Hiking Club [offsite link]
MN: Boundary Waters Hiking [offsite link]
MN: Superior Hiking Trail Association [offsite link]
Mountain Zone Hiking [offsite link]
Nebraska Trails Page [offsite link]
Netwoods Virtual Campsite Outdoor Cooking and Recipes [offsite link]
Yum. lots of favorites here, plus info on cooking with the wonderful standy - the Dutch Oven (bring on the cobbler!) New Hampshire Hiking [offsite link]
North Carolina Hiking - Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock Park stands nearly 300 feet above the lush North Carolina forest floor. From the top you can see the Blue Ridge Mountains. Plus, this park has five other trails to tempt the wandering soul - including one to a 400-foot waterfall. Take me home, country roads! Northern Arizona Swimming Holes
It’s HOT across the state of Arizona. If you visit, chances are high you’l be seeking a watery paradise to cool your jets. These lakes are within a three-hour drive of Phoenix, and all are at a cooler elevation than the "Valley". Northern Ireland [offsite link]
Northern Virginia Hiking Club [offsite link]
Northwest Arkansas Hiking [offsite link]
NW Ontario: Thunder Bay Hiking Association [offsite link]
Ontario: Sudbury Hiking Club [offsite link]
Pacific Northwest
Many articles about hiking areas, trails and parks in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. Pacific Northwest Hikes [offsite link]
Recipes [offsite link]
Cashew Rice Curry, Turkey Tetrazini, Lentil Dish, Beef Stroganoff, Dried Beef, Chicken Rice Almomondine, Super Power Bars, Rocky Mountain National Park [offsite link]
RockyMountainNews.com´s Backcountry Guide [offsite link]
Romania: Carpathians [offsite link]
Romantic Hikes in Northern Arizona
Time for a fresh new romantic idea. Keep that love life from getting stale by packing up your sweetie – with a sumptous picnic spread – and heading to the hills this Valentine’s. Take in a day, or intimate overnight, at one of these unusual, scenic and inspiring locations. Smoky Mountains Hiking Club [offsite link]
South Africa: Footprint Hiking Club [offsite link]
Southern Arizona Hiking Club [offsite link]
Southern Indiana Hiking & Backpacking Club [offsite link]
Southwest Outdoors [offsite link]
Places to go, what to do once there, and insider tips on enjoying the deserts, mountains, rivers and canyons of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, southern California, western Texas and northern Mexico. Southwest Outdoors Grand Canyon Articles [offsite link]
My old site at Suite101! All about climbing, biking, hiking, camping, backpacking, caving, snow sports, paddling and adventuring in the southwestern United States. This link goes to the Grand Canyon page. Southwest Photos at XanaduWest [offsite link]
Dan captures landscape and abstract outdoor photography and is skilled in photo editing/manipulation with Photoshop. He is the previous editor at Suite101.com´s Digital Photography and Editing. Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club [offsite link]
The Lightweight Backpacker [offsite link]
For those of you who are already Lightweight Backpacking Enthusiasts - or want to be - this site is a fantastic place to get up to speed on lite techniques and gear that holds up to the mileage. TN: Chattanooga Hiking Club [offsite link]
Tucson Hiking [offsite link]
Ultralight Pack List and Weights.
For your reference, I compiled my typical weekend ultralight backpacking gear list, with weights and amounts: Grand Canyon Ultralight Pack List and Weights.
Vancouver area trails [offsite link]
Vancouver Hiking [offsite link]
Vermont Hiking-N-Backpacking [offsite link]
WA: The Mountaineers Hiking Page [offsite link]
Walking Through Georgia: My Walk Along Sherman´s Route [offsite link]
This book is a nice combination of history and Jerry Ellis´ journey through Georgia. He takes his readers along with him and lets them experience his every step while dropping nuggets of knowledge along the way. Ellis has a unique way of moving the journey along with action, education, and introspection without losing the reader. This book is a good read and can be enjoyed in a variety of situations; either on vacation or a quiet moment at home due to its entertaining and educational qualitie Washington Hikes - Snow Lake
A great introduction to hiking in the state of Washington, the trail to Snow Lake is both beautiful and moderately easy. Water Quality Issues for Backpackers
This article briefly touches upon the rising issue of water quality as it faces our society. The article uses a short story line to convey facts and information that coincide with the effects of chemical pollutants and their effects on the human body. Western New York Hiking [offsite link]
Wisconsin Go Hiking Club [offsite link]
Zion and Bryce National Parks - the Easy Trails
Like deep canyons and red, red rocks? You´ll love Bryce and Zion National Parks. These are among my favorite parks in Utah - or in the world, for that matter. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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