Snacks & Lunch

These make-ahead snacks will help you quickly and easily refuel on trail to reach that final viewpoint.

Homemade Bars: Three Ways

Jul 24, 2013

On your next hike, stay fueled up on trail with quick, easy and heart-healthy bar recipes made with all-natural ingredients.

Cooking, Community and Camping: Recipes to Fuel Outdoor Adventures

Aug 13, 2019

A classically-trained chef shares his love of food, and recipes perfect for your next on-trail adventure.

Three Can't Miss Snacks for the Trail

May 10, 2013

Tired of PBJs, GORP and freeze-dried dinners on trail? Need some culinary inspiration to liven up your trailside snacks and backcountry meals? Try These: Nut butter tortillas, Hiker hummus and Chewy granola bars.

Cook Now and Hike Later

Mar 16, 2018

This is the perfect time to start thinking about nutritious provisions for the trail. If you prepare them now, you’ll be ready for adventures all year long. Here are two healthy and flavorful recipes that you can eat even if your diet skews paleo, vegetarian or Whole30.

Puffed Quinoa & Peanut Butter Bars

Bars are a great no-hassle treat to eat while hiking. Making them homemade allows you to customize them to your preference.

Sweet & Salty Trail Mix

The possibilities with trail mix are endless—here's one of our favorite mixes.

Peanut Butter Granola cups

These granola cups may taste like a dessert, but are loaded for good-for-you fats like peanut butter, and almonds.

Savory Tuna Salad

If you prefer a heartier lunch than a protein bar, try this simple no-cook tuna salad on your next outing.

Coffee-Cocoa Energy Bites

Nutrient dense and tasty, this cocoa, coffee and hazelnut combo makes a perfect on-trail snack—and is pretty dang decadent.

Pistachio Couscous Salad

This refreshing couscous salad is best served chilled, making it an ideal lunch for your favorite day hike spot.

Spinach Artichoke Wrap

This no-cook wrap is a wonderful companion for a day hike or short overnight trip.