Food

Put Some Fun in Your Food Caches

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Surprise treats mean a lot on a trip — just ask Norwegian explorer Aleksander Gamme, who in this video finds a secret stash of junk food, and promptly freaks out. MORE >

Ultra-light Solo Camping Trip

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“The trail is un-groomed—no one has been out there all winter—and the snow is pretty deep”. Those were the words the park ranger told me when I inquired about camping at their lone, backpacking site. MORE >

Pine Needles Are Trending

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Pining for new flavors to try in 2012? You may soon be seeing green on your plate — evergreen, that is. MORE >

Recipe: Raw Energy Bites

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We like hearty, calorie-packed snacks on the trail, but they’ve gotta taste good enough to eat over and over again. Mix up a batch of these tasty bites. MORE >

Three Tasty Camp Dinner Hacks

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Does food on the trail consist of mac and cheese with a squirt of ketchup? You can do better. We’ve got three easy meal hacks that kick it a couple notches closer to gourmet.  MORE >

GoPicnic Ready To Eat Meals

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Mix up your trail eats with these flavorful (and healthy), shelf-stable meals! MORE >

UpNorthica’s Gift Guide: Gear Under $50

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We’ve put together a selection of great options for holiday gift giving. All less than $50. MORE >

UpNorthica’s Holiday Giveaway #2

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Congratulations! Karen is the lucky winner of the Dried Meal Pack. We expect that she’ll eat better now. MORE >

UpNorthica Eats: Packit Gourmet’s Happy Hour Pico de Gallo Salsa

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We love having fresh food on a trip, but it’s not always realistic to lug along. MORE >

UpNorthica Eats: Packit Gourmet’s Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

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Sometimes you skip dessert. But, when you’re camping, you never should. MORE >