Food and Gear

Photo by Jordan Cranch Cheesy pasta is a staple for any expedition. This recipe for macaroni and cheese, made deluxe by the addition of butter and dried veggies, is hot and delicious and transitions well from the backcountry to your kitchen at home. Be sure to check out the recipe for NOLS Famous Fried Macs!…

Mac and cheese is a backcountry classic - use your favorite cheese and veggies for the perfect dinner

This recipe for cheesy breakfast bagels with sausage is easy to make and easy to adapt to your tastes.

Give these tasty no-bake cookies a whirl on your next backcountry trip (they also taste good at home...).

There's nothing better than a hot meal after a day out in the cold! Try this cheesy potato soup recipe from NOLS Cookery on your next outdoor trip.

Searching for the perfect gift for an outdoorsy friend but not sure what to get? Check out our 2019 holiday gift guide!

What's a meal without dessert? Satisfy your sweet tooth and show off your backcountry cooking skills with this tasty fruit pie recipe from NOLS Cookery.

We're not saying you should never bring your phone camping. But here are some good reasons to consider a tech-free adventure.

It's April 1st! Time to check out a list of the latest custom NOLS gear you can't be without.

NOLS instructor Katie Oram shares everything she knows about winter camping—we mean everything.

Master the art of baking cinnamon rolls on a camp stove with this tasty recipe.

Get ready for your next trip with these tips on how to pack your backpack.

To help students learn about backcountry cooking, we started collecting recipes and published the first cookery in 1974. The 7th edition comes out this year.

You know you've found the perfect adventure partner when you wake up to the smell of biscuits baking in the morning. Grow your cooking skills with this delicious biscuit recipe.

Telling your friends about the peak you climbed or the rapid you ran are the things you want to bring home from the backcountry—not a foodborne illness.

These no-bake snacks are an easy recipe to keep in your fridge so that, when it's time for your next adventure, you don't need to scramble for a snack.

Packing enough to be prepared without going overboard and letting your worries hijack your decision making takes practice.

Fill up for breakfast or dinner with this tasty camping recipe for potato pancakes.

Fixing outdoor gear isn’t complicated, as long as you have a few of the right tools.

Prepare this instant meal at home before hitting the trail, then just add boiling water when you’re ready to eat.

During a NOLS course that’s longer than a week, you’ll likely have a number of “re-supplies” or “re-rations” where you’ll receive new food, fuel, and supplies..

Besides saving money, choosing durable gear means conserving natural resources and minimizing your carbon footprint by not constantly replacing your equipment.

Here are some considerations to keep in mind when choosing what kind of camera to bring on your next outdoor trip.

Get ready for some myth busting! Despite its bad reputation, there are actually times when it makes sense to wear cotton on an outdoor adventure.