Editor’s note: this page was updated on 1/15/2021 Ah, the eternal hiker question. Which are better, gloves or mittens? There are benefits to both gloves and mittens. Some would say that gloves are better because they allow you to do things with your hands that you can’t with mittens that require more manual dexterity…
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When You Need A Break
Is nature your solace when the world makes you crazy? I know it sure is mine… For more of my weekend escape, head over to my trip report on Heybrook Lookout. Thank you so much for stopping by Must Hike Must Eat! If you need some healthy eating inspiration start here:.. Recipe…
Horseradish Mushroom Jerky
Jump to the recipe… Anyone else finding more excuses to leave the world behind and get lost in the peacefulness of the outdoors? The world was gone crazy, I say. I have to alternate between processing and just wanting to stare at puppies and babies all day. I took yesterday for a break from the…
Packin’ With the Boys
I meant to get this posted the week after I talked about last year’s weekend backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail in Out With The Girls. But other things kept popping up and here it is already 2017! Since I have started backpacking, almost all my trips have been with other women. And solo. If you…
Save Blanchard Mountain
Have you visited the trails on Blanchard Mountain? You probably know the area by more popular names like Oyster Dome and Chuckanut Drive. The Pacific Northwest Trail also runs through the forest on its way to Whidbey Island from here. The land on this mountain by the Salish Bay is owned by DNR (Department of Natural Resources)…
Vegetable Curry Noodles
On my snowshoe to Bear Lake up the Mountain Loop Highway, I left my food preparation for that last minute dash out the door. Scanning the fridge for something I could heat up and throw in a thermos, I noticed all the dehydrated ingredients I have from last summer. Hmmm, what could I mix up…






