We often meet other backcountry campers on our backpacking and canoeing trips and many times the discussion ends up turning to talk about trail food. Because we go into the backcountry for more than just weekend trips people end up asking a few questions and one of the most frequent questions we get about backcountry cooking is...

"How do you deal with food on your backcountry
  backpacking and paddling trips?"

It was with that in mind that I set out to learn as much as I could about wilderness cooking so I could pass along the information to my readers.

This is not just another ordinary backcountry cooking website. While you will find some of my own recipes here, many have been contributed by others who are avid backpackers, canoeists, kayakers and campers. Because each of us has our own backcountry cooking style, ideas and inspirations, that diversity will be reflected in the articles and trail recipes.

This site was created under the premise that backpacking food does not need to be boring nor does it have to be difficult to make. Lightweight, hearty and tasty backpacking meals are at the heart of this project—simply delicious trail food that will make your trips even more enjoyable.

In the coming months I will be making this the most comprehensive backcountry cooking resource of its kind. I will be adding articles, reviews, and a discussion forum to create an online community where recipes for trail food and ideas for the backcountry kitchen can be shared.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any comments or suggestions.

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what's new...

I've discontinued the online cooking course since the release of my trail cookbook, A Fork in the Trail. It contains all of the information originally taught in the course, and then some, making it one of the most comprehensive backcountry cooking guides for backpackers and canoeists. The book teaches you everything you need to know to have wonderful meals on your backpacking or paddling trips.

I had so much fun writing about trail cooking that I am at it again. While A Fork in the Trail has a wide variety of vegetarian options, Another Fork in the Trail will be comprised entirely of vegetarian and vegan recipes. This second book will be on shelves in Spring 2010 and I will post more details closer to the release. In the meantime...

May your trips be adventurous and your trail food delicious!


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