Backpacking and climbing recipes 32 Replies

What are your favorite backpacking, climbing, and hiking recipes and why? Looking for meals that are quick and easy to prepare, are high energy, easy to pack and light, and are very tasty and nutritious.

Tags: healthy, mealplans, backpacking, hiking, recipes

Started by Ali Alami in Food and Nutrition. Last reply by Ali Alami Dec 24, 2013.

What are your favorite climbs or hikes in the world? 16 Replies

I'd like to gather a list of what people consider the best places to hike, climb, backpack, and trek worldwide. Some that come to mind for me are the Grand Canyon in Arizona, North Cascade portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, The Lycian way in…Continue

Tags: climb, canyon, grand, trek, north

Started by Ali Alami in Favorite climbs/hikes. Last reply by Ali Alami Dec 17, 2013.

What is more important? Time or Elevation Gain? 5 Replies

In the 12 week mountaineering training schedule, I see a 5 hour hike with 2000 ft elevation gain is recommended. It is easy for me to hit 2000' within 2 hours - should I slow down and try to hit the 5 hour mark? What should take precedence in…Continue

Started by Trin Yuthasastrakosol in Mountain fitness. Last reply by Peter Tirelli Oct 12, 2011.

Home Climbing walls 4 Replies

Does anyone have a climbing wall/gym in their home?  If so please share some pics and hints on construction.Continue

Started by Ali Alami in Mountain fitness. Last reply by Kirk Earl Dec 7, 2013.