Hello, hello!

Summer's hanging in here in the Canadian Rockies -- supposed to reach 26 Celcius today! Played hookey from writing the other day and scrambled up Moose Mountain (a popular fire lookout near Calgary). No wind -- which is rare. Leaves are slowly changing and gold is colouring the landscape. Summer crowds are gone. I love fall hiking!

Been thinking a lot about backpacking food lately and as the season turns to cooler mornings, I decided to focus on warm breakfast foods beyond oats. Check out the latest article from the Hiking & Backpacking site at BellaOnline.com.

Backpacking Breakfast Ideas
Tired of oatmeal on day four? Try these easy options for a little variety in your get up and go meal!

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art30535.asp

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Hope your fall hikes are coloured with joy.

Cheers,
Megan

Megan Kopp, Hiking & Backpacking Editor
http://hiking.bellaonline.com