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PCT + Then Some

Updates from the Pacific Crest Trail (we're thru-hiking SOBO), backpacking recipes, outdoor musings, and other assorted thoughts

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July 3, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

Let's Get This Party Started

July 3, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016
Let's Get This Party Started

An empty house, a road trip, and the start of a very long journey

July 3, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

Tagged: Musings, road trip, PCT, Resupply, Pacific Crest Trail, SOBO, Amtrak, NPR nerds, Celebrity Sighting

5 Comments
June 23, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

What a Difference a Week Makes

June 23, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016
What a Difference a Week Makes

So much can change in just 7 days. And in 1 week we are leaving home to start our PCT journey.

June 23, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

Tagged: SOBO, Ross Lake, Devil's Dome, Snow levels, Holman Pass, Monument 78, Thru-hike, Castle Pass, Pacific Crest Trail, PNT, Pre-trip planning, PCT, Harts Pass

4 Comments
June 5, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes

Thai Red Curry with Sweet Potato + Tofu over Poha (Flattened Rice)

June 5, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes
Thai Red Curry with Sweet Potato + Tofu over Poha (Flattened Rice)

A smoky and spicy concoction of pantry items (Thai red curry paste, coconut milk, and poha) combined with tofu and fresh vegetables

June 5, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: Thai, tofu, sweet potato, curry, cabbage, poha, Asian, backpacking food, red curry, vegetarian, vegan, Trail Bites, dehydrator recipe

June 5, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes

Mexican Minestrone

June 5, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes
Mexican Minestrone

This hearty minestrone is infused with Mexican-inspired ingredients and spices. Zucchini, chipotle, and black beans star in this one-pot meal sure to be an instant classic. 

June 5, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: backpacking food, soup, Mexican, Italian, tomatoes, vegetarian, vegan, legumes, kale, spicy, pasta

2 Comments
June 4, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

26 Days (but who's counting?)

June 4, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016
26 Days (but who's counting?)

A glimpse into the chaos of our final month before leaving everything behind to hit the trail

June 4, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

Tagged: PCT, Musings, Food, Resupply, SOBO, Pacific Crest Trail, Thru-hike, Pre-trip planning, Gear

5 Comments
May 22, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

In a Word

May 22, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

A lexicon of selected Pacific Crest Trail hiking words & phrases

May 22, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

Tagged: Thru-hike, Pacific Crest Trail, Pre-trip planning, PCT, lingo

May 14, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

Food, food, and more food

May 14, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016
Food, food, and more food

Who would have thought that throwing a bunch of food into a bunch of boxes could require so much thought?

May 14, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

Tagged: SOBO, PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, Musings, Thru-hike, Mail drop, Pre-trip planning, Resupply, backpacking food, Food

2 Comments
May 6, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

You're Gonna What?!

May 6, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016
You're Gonna What?!

Musings on our decision to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail

May 6, 2016
Cheri
PCT 2016

Tagged: Thru-hike, SOBO, PCT, Pre-trip planning, Pacific Crest Trail, Musings

1 Comment
May 2, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes

Deconstructed Lasagna

May 2, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes
Deconstructed Lasagna

Italian comfort food- humble, gooey, cheesy, tomato-y goodness. Your Nonna would be proud! Made just once, this meal will become an instant classic.

May 2, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: vegetarian, Italian, backpacking food, pasta, protein, easy, tomato sauce, one-pot meal, camping recipe, cheese, Fresh Eats

April 17, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

A Night in Tunisia Pasta

April 17, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

So easy, so spicy, so tasty. Vegetables roasted with harissa make a perfect complement to ricotta cheese in this comforting pasta dish.

April 17, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: pasta, vegetarian, spicy, broccoli, cauliflower, harissa, Trail Bites

April 12, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

One-Pot Kale and Quinoa Pilaf w/Aduki Beans

April 12, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

An easy & wholesome vegetarian meal that tastes more complex than it sounds

April 12, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: quinoa, aduki beans, kale, goat cheese, vegetarian, one-pot meal, grains, easy, Trail Bites

April 9, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Rich Vegetarian Paella

April 9, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Fava beans, fennel, and artichoke hearts replace the more traditional meats in this Spanish classic

April 9, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: grains, vegetarian, vegan, paella, rice, fava beans, fennel, artichoke hearts, Trail Bites

April 9, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Homemade Energy Bars

April 9, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Need a change from Clif Bars, Pro Bars & the like? Make your own at home and enjoy on the trail

April 9, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: energy bars, snack, lunch, fruits, nuts, chocolate, protein, energy, Trail Bites

March 16, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Palak Paneer

March 16, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

The classic Indian dish with bright green spinach and home-made cheese

March 16, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: spinach, Indian, backpacking food, dehydrator recipe, paneer, vegetarian

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Dal Makhani

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Cheri's favorite Indian dish... need I say more?

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: Indian, dehydrator recipe, backpacking food, vegetarian, dal

March 13, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes

Pad Kee Mao / Drunken Noodles

March 13, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes
Pad Kee Mao / Drunken Noodles

Spicy Thai street food is extra-delicious in the backcountry

March 13, 2016
Andrew
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: Trail Bites, pescetarian, dehydrator recipe, tofu, rice noodles, thai, backpacking food, shrimp

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Vegetarian Pad Thai

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

When you want Thai Take-Out, and you're in the backcountry 

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: thai, vegetarian, backpacking food, dehydrator recipe, rice noodles, Trail Bites

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Pasta Puttanesca

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Simple tomato sauce over pasta with a burst of umami

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: dehydrator recipe, pasta, tomato sauce, Trail Bites

March 13, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Farro with Roasted Carrots & Golden Beets + Veggie Crumbles

March 13, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Nutty farro, meatless crumbles, and earthy beets + carrots with feta cheese

March 13, 2016
Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: dehydrator recipe, farro, backpacking food, vegetarian, beets, feta, Trail Bites

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Down & Dirty Pasta e Ceci

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Classic Italian comfort food, a perfect hearty meal in the mountains

March 13, 2016
Andrew + Cheri
Backpacking Recipes

Tagged: backpacking food, dehydrator recipe, pasta, tomato sauce, Trail Bites

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