Category Archives: Food

Post Hike Gear Talk: March 2015 – Carver’s Gap to Kincora Hostel (Dennis Cove Rd)

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Stick

I recently met up with a few friends to hike a 40 mile section of the AT (for those that don’t know, that’s the “Appalachian Trail”) from Carver’s Gap to Dennis Cove Rd (or more accurately, to Kincora Hostel on … Continue reading →

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Post Hike Gear Talk (Newfound Gap to Max Patch)

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Stick

I recently headed out for a (much-needed) 4 day section hike along the Appalachian Trail. I covered 50 miles, starting at Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and finished on the beautiful bald called Max Patch. This … Continue reading →

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New Backcountry Meal: Cesar’s Pad Thai

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Stick

I was recently watching a food video by Cesar (from Cesar and the Woods), and one of his meals intrigued me… his version of Pad Thai! Some time back, I posted about Matthew Kirk‘s fast-pack version of Pad Thai, which … Continue reading →

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Food

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Stick

As can be told by my last few post, I am preparing to head out on a “milestone” hike with my good buddy Gizmo Joe. By “milestone” I mean, this will be our first “SUL” hike that we each do, … Continue reading →

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Grower’s Cup Specialty Coffee

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Stick

Let me start by saying, I am not a coffee addict! I will admit, back in the day I lived with a cup of black (Emergency Room) coffee in one hand and an energy drink in the other, but this … Continue reading →

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Olympia Granola Bars

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Stick

I believe that my search for that perfect granola bar has finally come to an end! Recently the guys at Trail Designs threw in one of the Green Tea Zest Olympia Granola bars in a package they were shipping me … Continue reading →

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