Mountain America Jerky

what to include in a daypack

Spring has sprung; for most of us anyway. It’s time for baseball, BBQ’s and wildflowers. Has the melted snow and warmer weather got your toes itching for the trail? Even if you are still fighting April showers in May (or June), now is a great opportunity to assess the hiking gear you already have and […]

smoked cheese

Why is it that grilled, charred or smoked anything is perceived to be more delicious? Is it our inner cave man/woman calling the shots or do we subconsciously like to see some sort of mark on our meal (a grill line, a colored rind) to know that yes, it is indeed cooked. Perhaps it’s a visual […]