When you see someone put on their pack and big boots, you know an outdoor adventure is about to happen. Mountain Man, Radd, has an insane calling to eat well, feel well, and be where he’s not. We do not take this impulse for granted and adventure outdoors as much as we can and as often as we can as an investment in ourselves and our life together. One of these motivations took us to Hells Canyon.
Right at the border of the beautiful states of Oregon and Idaho is Hells Canyon, slicing the earth open into the deepest river gorge in North America—deeper than the Grand Canyon, in fact. Alongside this river is the captivating gray-brown rimrock dotted with greening grass with the Snake River Trail weaving its way through, going over and under cliffs, winding around countless rocky slopes, granite outcroppings, and steep drop-offs plunging hundreds of feet toward the river. This is nature’s spectacular artwork that has adventurers, like us, itching to explore on foot. And explore we did, carefully hiking this breathtaking trail and ambling through large patches of poison ivy, and avoiding rattlesnakes. Stay on the trail with us by subscribing to MtnMisfits.com
If there is ever an ideal time to reward yourself with a quality steak dinner, it is after hiking all day long with a heavy pack on your back, sore feet, and the sun aiming its magnifying glass right at ya for 6+ hours. However, so much of mainstream camping food fare centers on ramen noodles and dehydrated laboratory food, that frankly, seem unpalatable to us let alone a reward for a day’s hard work.
If car camping, with a proper grill at your disposal, it is entirely possible to cook a mean steak and eat like a king. True story. A gas-fueled stove and small pan are the most underappreciated tools that help us recover and refuel for another adventure. Sure, we could prepare a campfire for the classical ambiance, but for a quality piece of meat that we like to prepare in the shortest amount of time, we’d rather use gas grills because one, they are easier to heat, and two, it’s much easier to control the flames and temperature for the right amount of doneness.
Camping doesn’t have to be all about a campfire and there’s so much more to it than cooking hotdogs and marshmallows on a stick. Traditions are nice, but doesn’t it get old after a while?
Use the cooking techniques you already have and a few quality ingredients and your tent-side feast could easily rival your gourmet home-cooked meals. When in doubt follow our instructions laid below.
We love putting a smile on your face after a long day of trekking.
Dig in.
