Trail Talk
A place for company updates, recipes from our head chef, interesting articles on ecology and sustainability from the writer of our leaflets, and musings about the outdoors.
Champagne Cranberry Sauce
A festive twist on a classic recipe, this sauce provides a splash of color and sweetness during the starch-heavy holiday palate.
Are Backpacking Meals Healthy?
Our food scientist, Soujanya, explains why we freeze-dry our meals instead of dehydrate them, and what exactly the difference between the two is.
Out of the Frying Pan
In honor of Fire Prevention Week, Joe explains the history that necessitates this week of awareness and urges all of us to be more conscious of potential fire threats.
Don’t Feed the Pigeons
Joe Schultz walks us through why it’s vital that you do not, in fact, feed the wildlife—no matter how cute they may be.
From the Kitchen: Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A recipe to help you deal with the mountains of zucchini that pile up from your or your neighbor’s gardens.
A Day of Adventure, photography, and old friends
Tippins Foods marketing Intern speaks on his travels around Western Pennsylvania to capture the Out-Pak in its natural habitat.
From the Kitchen: Pumpkin Seed Salsa (Sikil Pak)
A refreshingly delicious and simple recipe perfect for summer snacking
Roadside Attractions and Folk Traditions
Joe’s exploration of some unique Pennsylvania iconography.