Best Global Snowboarding Spots and When to Visit

Snowboarding is one of the best adventure sports out there, and many snowboarders relish the opportunity to visit mountains all over the world. If you’re eager to head on a winter getaway with your board in tow, you might like to try one of the following destinations:

Best Global Snowboarding Spots and When to Visit

 

Whistler Blackcomb, Canada

A favourite haunt for antipodeans on their overseas adventure, Whistler has gained a great reputation for its lively village and multitude of available adventure activities. Whistler often sees early season snowfall, so visit in November if you’d like to avoid the crowds.

 

Canada’s effortlessly beautiful west coast landscape won’t disappoint, but if you’re more interested in the east coast, head to Montreal.  You’ll find plenty of great ski resorts near the country’s cultural capital.

 

Serre Chevalier, France

The French Alps are one of the most popular winter destinations for good reason. World-class resorts combined with heavy snowfall and spectacular scenery make them a must-visit.

 

Try Serre Chevalier for incredible snowboarding at one of the biggest ski resorts in France. Visit around Christmas time if you’d like to partake in the festivities and ring in the New Year with your new friends.

Have you been to any of the snowboarding spots mentioned? Let us know in the comments below what you thought about them

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland

If you like the idea of Europe but aren’t interested in visiting France, why not head to neighbouring Switzerland? While you’ll pay a small fortune to eat and drink while you’re there, the pristine powder and the opportunity for days of snowboarding it offers will be worth every penny.

 

The region of Davos Klosters is home to five ski resorts, boasting 300km of pistes. Visit in January or February for the best possible experience.

 

 

Southern Alps, New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are as rewarding for snowboarders as they are picturesque, and they’re home to the Arrowsmiths, which promise a once-in-a-lifetime snowboarding experience, accessible by helicopter. New Zealand experiences winter during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, so keep this in mind when planning your trip.

 

California, USA

California tends to bring to mind sandy beaches and palm trees, but that’s not all it has to offer. California is home to Mammoth Mountain, which regularly tops the list of best snowboarding destinations in the USA.

 

The winter season starts in early November, but it’s best to visit a little deeper into winter. If you want to skip the crowds, avoid planning your trip during public holidays, as plenty of Californians will be visiting the mountain then, too.

 

Hokkaido, Japan

One of Japan’s coldest regions – Hokkaido – is unrivalled when it comes to the country’s best places to snowboard. Winter is long, so you’re likely to be blessed with plenty of snow whenever you visit; try Niseko for an authentic Japanese village experience.

 

Corralco, Chile

If you want to practise your Spanish and visit a destination a little more tranquil than Europe or the USA, why not head to Chile? Corralco, in particular, is a snowboarder’s dream: vast amounts of snowfall in winter combined with access to backcountry terrain make it the perfect place to spend a week.

 

The resort also offers plenty of tracks for beginners and boasts a family-friendly atmosphere, so if you’re less confident in your snowboarding ability or want to teach your kids the basics, it’s a great place to start.

 

Another Southern Hemisphere destination – Chile – sees winter from June to September. Try visiting in August, during which it’s more likely that the weather will be optimal for snowboarding and skiing.

Touring the world is most rewarding when you’re also doing something you love. Pick one of the many destinations perfect for a snowboarding trip, pack your board, and get ready to explore the snow in a faraway land!

Do you know of any cool snowboarding destinations that weren’t mentioned in the article above? Make sure to share them in the comments below

 

Residing in Auckland, New Zealand, Harper is grateful to witness New Zealand’s beauty every day – especially during winter, with its windswept, crashing waves, cloud-shrouded volcanoes, and breathtaking waterfront views. Find out more about Harper and her published work on Tumblr.

 

Best Global Snowboarding Spots and When to Visit

Bruarhlod- A Hidden Secret just off the Golden Circle

One of the most popular Icelandic attractions is the Golden Circle. The Golden Circle consists of the Thingvellir National Park, Geysir and Gullfoss.

On their own, they are incredible places to see but literally within 10-15min from Gullfoss and the Geysir you can come across another spectacular site which in my opinion completes the trip.

Brúarhlöð – The White River Canyon

Bruarhlod (Brúarhlöð) is a narrow canyon lying on the Hvitá River about 3km from Gullfoss (the Golden Waterfall). Click To Tweet

It takes approximately 10-15 min to get to this destination due to the dirt roads you will have to travel along, but bear in my that these are not the dreaded ‘F’ roads that most rental car companies warn you about.

It is actually really easy to get to and once you are there, you will find a gate to a large parking area.

Here is how to get to Bruarhlod

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One of the best things about this area is the incredibly chalky looking water wrapping itself around stone pillars that stick out of the water.

The pillars are called Breccias (Hyaloclastite).

To get to Bruarhlod (Brúarhlöð) you will most likely pass the bridge which was built in 1959.

This is bridge number 3. The other 2 were built in 1929 and 1930.

both of them got washed away by this powerful river. When driving over the new bridge take a moment to consider how powerful and ferocious the river must have been to wash them away.

Most travel companies that take you around the Golden Circle don’t really talk about it, but if you are interested in water rafting you will be able to experience Bruarhlod (Brúarhlöð) from a completely different perspective.Bruarhlod From Above

Bruarhlod From Above

Many Rafting companies travel through this canyon because it is absolutely gorgeous.

To keep the place just as gorgeous for everyone else to see, make sure that you don’t jump around on the rocks and observe it from the well-worn tracks that you can find around the pillars.

They will give you an incredible perspective and in fact, tend to have better picture opportunities than being on top of them.

In my opinion, Bruarhlod (Brúarhlöð) is a must addition to the Golden Circle trip and if you have food with you, make it your lunch stop. You won’t regret it.

Make sure to check out other Golden Circle Attractions:

– Church on the Lake (Úlfljótsvatnskirkja)
– Little Canada
– Smoke on water
– Echo Point
– Þingvellir
– Bruarfoss
– Geysir
– Gullfoss
– Bruarhlod
– Hrunalaug
– Kerid

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Cyprus - Europe"s best Holiday Destination

Until recently I didn’t really know about Cyprus, I never focused on it as a place to travel. In fact, it was not until my family moved over here that I took interest in the place. When I arrived here my first impressions were that it was a really laid-back holiday destination.

In all honesty, it truly is. One of the first words I learnt from the family and everyone that spoke about Cyprus was “Siga Siga” which translates to “slowly slowly”. Everyone here uses it to slow down the pace of things.

Everything here runs on a different time than in any other western country. If you are looking to relax, this place will definitely swallow you and not spit you out. You will be overwhelmed by the constant chill. On the other hand, if you are here to start a business you might find it difficult at times.

Travelling around the Island I noticed plenty of tourists with families and needless to say there is a reason for it. Cyprus is in the top 5 safest places on earth for countries with populations less than 5 million. It also is ranked 21st in national police presence.

When it comes to things to do there is a bit of everything for everyone. From water parks, beaches, beautiful scenery, to restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Below you will find a list of places to see and things to do.

Troodos Mountains – The highest mountain range in Cyprus boasts some of the best views over the island. With plenty of evergreen tree’s, it makes for some stunning photos. On some days you can watch the sunset over the clouds. Best of all you can drive to the very top.

Cape Greco – A peninsula to the south of Cyprus. Cape Greco is a National park with a cliff over the ocean. Beautiful views and if you wander down the bottom you will come across aqua waters, sea caves and a jumping platform. If you do decide to take the plunge make sure that the water is deep enough and take care. Jump at your own risk.

Petra tou Romiou – Rocks coming out of the ocean, breathtaking views, and the sound of rocks rolling around as the water runs through them. Petra tou Rumiou is one of my favourite places in Cyprus, when you climb up onto the rock you have the opportunity to take some incredible photos.

 

WaterWorld Cyprus

After you have visited the island’s most beautiful places, a great place to check out with your family is Waterworld park.With a total of 18 rides, it will give you and your family a whole day of fun. Just make sure you take sunscreen as the sun in Cyprus is unforgiving and will turn your day of fun into a nighttime of pain. Always be sun safe.

Kato Paphos Archaeological Park –  If you are interested in visiting some Historical sites, you will find that Kato Paphos Archaeological Park is the place for you. With some structures built over 2000 years ago it will amaze you at how well they have been preserved.

 

 

 

Other places to see in Cyprus:

• Kykkos Monastery


• Nissi Beach


• Kolossi Castle


• Larnaca Salt Lake


• Mount Olympus


• Avakas Gorge


• Millomeris Waterfalls

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The Ultimate Checklist for your next Camping Trip

Have you ever gone camping with Camping Buddies and found that they forgot to bring the spices or an item that you needed to make the camp site work.

Was it frustrating?

From my personal experience I know that it was. So I came up with a solution, 1 Form, 4 Camping Buddies and a list of all the things you require at the next camp. You can use it on your own but when you have friends then this list really begins to shine

All you have to select is the items that each one of you will require, Write them a note as well and then Submit it. Each one of you will get a list each with the requirements and your notes.

It is super simple, literally clicking and writing out yours and your buddies details and then you are done.

Best of all its all free and for you to use whenever you like.

Click on the menu up the top or follow this link:

Ultimate Camping Checklist 

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11 Snowboard Tricks you can pick up right away

Anyone wanting to take their riding to the next level needs to develop an arsenal of snowboard tricks. Not only do they make you look like a legend, but they’re super fun and very challenging.

Getting down a snowboard trick that you’ve been working on for a while is immensely satisfying, and the buzz of pulling it off for the first time lasts for hours, if not days. Here’s a list of some of the most achievable and most enjoyable snowboard tricks for you to add to your repertoire.

Snowboard Tricks

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1. Ollie
   One of the first tricks you should learn, I have no doubt that you’ve all heard of this one.
   

   The ollie requires you to get a little bit of air by jumping off the tail of the board. Not too tricky, but an essential one for your group of tricks.



2. Nollie
   This one is not unlike to the ollie and is a good example of when snowboard trick names get pretty straightforward.
   

   Like the ollie, this requires you to get a little air, but instead of jumping off the tail of the board, you jump off the nose. You might say it’s a nose ollie. A no-llie.

   
   

   The beauty of the above two is that you don’t need any extra equipment to do them. Just grab your board, find some snow, a little bit of space, and you’re set.



3. Shifty
   This is a fun one which can really help to develop your board control. In a shifty, the rider jumps into the air and rotates the board about 90 degrees, so that it’s facing perpendicular to the direction he or she is moving.
   

   Prior to landing, twist the board back round to its initial position, land soft, and keep riding! Easy, fun, looks good – what more could you want?

   
   

   The above three are pretty straightforward airs. Let’s get a bit more technical, and touch on some grabs.



4. Nose Grab
   Unsurprisingly, this trick involves grabbing the nose of your board. As you jump in the air, straighten your back leg and lift up your front leg.
   

   This will bring the nose of your board towards you, and allow you to easily reach down with your front hand and grab your nose.



5. Mute Grab
   The mute grab requires you to grab the toe edge of the board in between the bindings.
   

   Simply jump, and unlike in the nose grab, bring both of your legs upwards so that your board remains parallel to the ground.

   
   

   Then, grab the toe edge of the board with your front hand, and you’ve completed a mute grab.

   
   

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6. Melon grab
   In terms of explanation, this is pretty similar to the mute grab, but if you can do them both you’ll know they require pretty different skills.
   

   The melon grab also involves grabbing the board in between the bindings with your front hand, though this time it’s the heel side of your board which you’ll want to be grabbing.

   
   

   At this point in time, the word grab starts to sound more and more ridiculous, so let’s move on to flips.

   
   

   If you’re in the early stages of your snowboarding career, these may be a little out of your league, but they’re definitely something challenging you can work towards.

   
   

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7. Tripod
   When riding down the hill place both hands on the ground while digging the nose of the board into the snow. By doing so you will look like a Tripod


8. Layback
   This one is probably one of the simplest as it requires you to get some momentum while going down the hill. At some point, maybe when trying to get under an object, lean back till you are laying against the ground.
   

   You will slide down the slope with your back on the ground. The difficult part now is to stand up. The easiest way is to use your arms and while still sliding push yourself up.



9. Cossack
   This trick involves you putting both your arms between your legs while sliding down the slope. Obviously, it will look way better if you get some air at the end of the trick and land it perfectly.


10. Backflip and front flip
    Easy to explain, hard to do. A backflip occurs when a rider, obviously, flips backwards off a jump, while a front flip is the same thing with the opposite rotation.
    

    

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11. McTwist
    This is getting seriously advanced now. The McTwist involves a rider riding backside in a halfpipe or similar. In the air, the rider flips forward, generally 540 degrees.
    

    The best of the best can go more than 540 degrees though, and this is where it becomes useful to understand a little more about snowboard trick names

    
    

    Snowboard tricks are generally referred to in their most basic form, and there are many variations to each trick

    
    

    For spins and flips, simply add the number of rotations to the name of the trick and it takes on a whole different meaning

    
    

    While a standard McTwist might be 540 degrees, you can also perform a McTwist 720, for example, and obviously, this is significantly more challenging

    
    

    So while this may be an incomplete list of snowboarding tricks, it can easily be added to by understanding the basics of snowboard trick names

    
    

    For example, the term switch is used when a snowboarder is riding in reverse to the way they normally ride

    
    

    That is, if you’re a goofy-footer (right foot forward), then you’re riding switch when your left foot is in the front. A switch ollie, logically, is a regular ollie performed while the rider is riding switch

    
    

    Then we have frontside and backside. Imagine you’re performing a 180 in a halfpipe – this description in itself isn’t enough to properly envision the trick because you could have rotated in one of two ways

    
    

    A frontside 180 for a regular stance rider would involve rotating counterclockwise through the air, while a back side would require you to rotate clockwise. Switch that terminology around for a goofy rider

    
    

    So as you can see, snowboard trick names are generally pretty logical, and if you commit a few of the basic names to memory, you can expand on these with supplementary terms

    
    

    Presumably, you’re more interested in actually being able to perform the tricks than remember their names though, so get out there and practice!

 

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Best way to clean your Camelback Hose using household Items

Drinking water is super important, on average a person should drink a minimum of 2L of water a day, more when you work out or are out in hot conditions. When I work as an Outdoor Instructor in the hot Australian bush I usually find myself drinking up to 5L per day. Over the years I have tried using bottles to help replenish my H20 but as time went on I found myself migrating to the camel back.

The reasons behind the move are that I could carry greater capacities of water, use up less space than bottles, I could wear the Dromedary as a pack by itself and most importantly I didn’t have to fiddle around pulling water bottles out of my backpack whenever I found myself dehydrated. All I had to do was put the nozzle in my mouth and slurp away.

Over the year I found myself using the Camel back a lot. So much so that the hose started to become brown. At first, I thought it had something to do with the exposure to the sun. I found myself very surprised one day when I was at a festival and I saw a bit of slimy dirt peel away from the inside of the pipe. At that point, I knew it was time to give the pipe a good clean.

I already knew there were tools I could use to clean the pipe but that would involve buying specialized equipment which would probably cost $30+. Also seeing as I move around a lot I would most likely use it once and then lose it. I decided to look around the house and come up with a simple, cheap and effective way to clean the hose out.

First of all, I went straight for the hot water treatment, I boiled some water up and then poured it into the pipe itself. (be careful not to spill boiling water on yourself. I found the best way was to close up the sink, pour hot water into it until the hose was submerged and leave it there for a while. In most cases, it will get rid of a fair bit of dirt and best of all it will sanitize it, seeing as I haven’t washed it for quite some time there was still a fair bit of slimness remaining.

I next proceeded to use Bi carb soda and Vinegar. Using these 2 together not only is great for cleaning the hose but also fantastic for use in the house. They fizzle and literally scrape away heaps of the nasty slime. To make it work pour bi carb soda down the hose first followed by the vinegar, Make sure you are using it over a sink because it will literally erupt everywhere if you don’t and then just close let it fizzle away on the inside.

At this point, I was already pretty happy with the results, but I still thought I could get the hose cleaner. So I rummaged around the house and found some string and paper towels.

I made sure to grab string that was longer than the hose and all I did was thread the string all the way through the hose and once it was all the way through I tied a small piece of paper towel to the end of it and pulled it through. I found this worked really well getting rid of majority of the slimyness from inside of the hose. Also I learnt that when threading the string through the hose suck air through the other end of it to create a vaccum. The string will thread through really quickly and easily.

Afterwards you can quickly wash it out with hot water again and it will be almost like new.

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The Simplest way to Build a Camp Fire

Knowing how to build a reliable fire is one of the most crucial techniques necessary to survival situations.  It may seem like a simple task: all you have to do is gather some sticks and use a match, just like you’ve seen in movies.  Unfortunately, it isn’t that easy.  Wasting valuable energy trying to make a fire while lost in the woods can be the difference between being found alive a few hours later or freezing to death.

A successful fire foundation is the result of the perfect combination of oxygen, fuel, and heat.  In nearly every imaginable situation, you’ll have ample oxygen and fuel in the form of twigs, sticks, and logs.  The heat will usually come from a lighter or matches, which you should always have on you while outdoors.  Even if you don’t plan on using them, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Check out  7 fire starters that will turn you into a Fire God for some inspiration.

Before you start lighting sticks on fire, gather a large bundle of smaller sticks, around the size of pencil lead.  These sticks will light up with just one match.  Your goal is to find the smallest sticks available.  Once you have a sufficient amount of these, find sticks a bit larger, about half the size of a pencil.  The next logical step up will be sticks around the size of a pencil, slowly working your way up until you have large logs.  It is important to find a good amount of sticks and twigs of every size possible.

Once you have gathered a good amount of various twigs and sticks, you need to bundle them together.  In the worst situations, you’ll have to hold the bundle in your hand.  If possible, tie them together so you won’t risk any of the bundle falling apart, especially while on fire.  Lighting your bundle on fire is your next step.  The fire from a match should be enough to light the bundle up immediately and using a lighter should take less than six seconds to ignite the bundle.  If it takes any longer, you may need to find smaller and drier sticks.  Fire always burns upwards, so light your bundle from the bottom, so the flame spreads through the bundle.

Rotate your bundle of sticks if necessary, ensuring the bundle is sufficiently on fire.  From here, set your bundle down and start adding the larger sticks, slowly building the fire up.  Adding only one stick at a time is recommended.  Make sure you place your sticks directly over the fire itself and not just where you want the fire to travel.  It may be necessary to blow on your fire to give it the necessary oxygen to burn.  Add the sticks in a teepee shape as you build.

From here, your next goal is to make a bed of hot, burnt coals and ash.  Your teepee will eventually collapse on itself, so keep adding larger sticks until you’re adding logs.  Eventually, these logs will collapse inward on the coals, adding to the blaze.  From here, your fire will only require light upkeep.  You’ve successfully built a fire!

The Simplest way to Build a Camp Fire

The Simplest way How to build a Fire

For many people going out on camp, a good fireplace is a thing that makes the whole camping experience unforgettable. For those who know how to build a fire though, the experience is even more enhanced because it takes minimal effort to start it.

In turn, providing more time to sit around to enjoy it. Bypass the learning curve of building an incredible fire by reading this article.

How to Build a Fire

When building a fire, there are many things you should take into consideration. Fortunately for you, I spent years camping and testing out different techniques to finally come up with the simplest and most succesful ways to start a fire.

I also broke it down into just 4 simple steps so even if you never built a fire in your life, you should be able to pick up quite easily.

So let’s get into it.

1. Finding the Ideal Fire Spot

When searching for a place to start a fire there are a few things you should take into consideration to make it safe for you.

16ft (5m) rule – If you have found a spot to camp, try distancing the fire from your tent by about 16ft (5m) so that if a wind picks up the embers in the fire, it doesn’t end up landing on your tent and setting it a light.

Dry Debris – Make sure that the fire pit is clear from any dry debris that could be either on the ground or within a very close vicinity.

Trip Hazards – Simply put make sure that there is a clear area around the fire from things you could possibly trip over. It actually happens quite often and being burned while on camp is definitely something people don’t look forward to.

If you just have to build your fire with a trip hazard nearby then make sure you are aware of it and cautious around it.

 

Look Up – When a fire begins to roar it creates a fair bit of heat and if you have branches overhanging the fire, they have the potential of catching on fire.

Putting out fires on the ground can be challenging at times, so just imagine how much more difficult it could possibly be if you have the put them out above your head.

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River Rocks – People tend to love putting rocks around a fireplace. It makes the fire pit look better plus it works as a small barrier between the flame and the surroundings.

One thing you should always avoid using is river rocks as they are usually completely saturated. When they heat up, so does the moisture within the cracks in the rocks

As the water heats up it expands and in doing so erupt. Being in a close vicinity to an exploding rock could have catastrophic consequences.

A simpler way is to dig a small pit in the ground and have your fire within it (clear any rocks that you might come across).

With this, you don’t have to think about the rocks and afterwards, once you put the fire out you can cover it up to leave no trace.

 

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2. Prepare the right materials

When building a fire there are a few things you should do before lighting a match

Make Your Own Fire Starters – When in the wilderness you can come across plenty of different fire starters but in the instance, it has rained for a while you might find it difficult to start a blaze.

You can easily make some before you go out camping and store them in a dry place to keep them ready for that moment when you need it.

My personal favourites include the lint from the dryer, vaseline covered cotton balls. For more check out

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The Right Fuel – Make sure to collect a decent amount of firewood before you start a fire

Usually, a few handfuls of firestarters, twigs, leaves a few armfuls of the bigger sticks and a stack about knee high of logs will sustain your fire for a while.

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Also when stacking the wood, do it in multiple piles dividing the different types of wood you have, to make it simpler for you when starting a fire.

Make sure not to stack the wood to close to the fire so as to not create a trip hazard.

 

 

3. Building the Fire

When you have collected the right amount of wood and are happy with your campfire set up the fun part begins. Building a fire

This part is all about creativity, and working with what you have, but when building a fire you need to think about 3 things

• The Fire Source (Ignition) – This will be either a set of matches, a lighter or a flint and steal


• The Fuel (Wood) – This will be the fire starter and the wood you have collected


• Breathability (Oxygen) – The fire needs oxygen to burn, if you make it impossible for the fire to get sufficient air, you will find that the fire will either not light up or will take quite some time to get started.

 

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Start by laying two large logs down, parallel to one another.

In between the logs make sure there is a small gap  (channel) where you can lay your tinder down

Optimally you want the two logs to be about the same size.

 

Next, lay your small twigs and fire starters in between the logs.

Make sure you don’t block the flow of air in the channel, Make sure not to smother the channel.

 

Next, build a roof over your tinder, small twigs and fire starter with your thumb sized sticks.

This will protect it from the elements and also allow for the sticks to dry up and catch fire quick quickly

Now you have to do is light up the fire, as it starts burning occasionally keep adding tinder into the channel so that the fire does not go out.

Once the sticks above the tinder catch fire you can begin to stack more wood on top.

A good way to know that your fire will continue burning is when the logs on either side of the tinder have caught a light.

 

This is a super simple way to start a fire and a good base to start with, from here you can build the fire however you want.

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4. Keep water on standby

If in the instant the fire starts playing up it’s a good idea to make sure you have some way of putting it out. No point searching for water once the fire starts spreading. Have it on hand

Additionally, it’s a good idea to put the fire out after you have enjoyed it and are moving on. This is so that you don’t end up starting unintentional fires.

 

Following these 4 steps will give you enough confidence and expertise to make a safe fire when out camping. Also, you will look like a total Fire God if you follow them correctly.

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The Simplest Make Ahead Camping Recipes

Are you new to camping cookouts, then check out these make ahead camping recipes which will satisfy even the fussiest eaters, and make you look like a seasoned camping chef in front of everyone else.

Easy make ahead camping recipes

Let’s face it breakfast and lunch are quite easy to make.

For breakfast, you have a bowl of cereal, fruit and yoghurt, simple, tasty, nutritious and full of energy. Lunch is a few sandwiches, wraps and maybe more fruit.

But then comes time for dinner it is something that most campers really cherish. After all, this is the meal that you have after a long day of hiking or activities.

A meal where you sit down when camp is set up, with a fire roaring and a glass or a can of your favourite beverage to mellow you down.

So for this meal you want to have something warm and hearty, something that will not only satisfy your hunger but also your taste buds.

So I might as well get straight into it and share some amazing make ahead camping recipes, which you can prepare before the camp, but also make quite easily while sitting in front of the fire.

 

Campers’ Sushi

Sushi is a delicacy and people spend a fortune wanting to gobble down a roll or 2. Imagine the looks on people’s faces when you pull out a few rolls and offer them for dinner.

They will look at you as if you were the god of camp cooking. Best of all you can serve these cold or warm and have them premade before you turn up to camp.

• Prepare 1 cup immediate rice with boiling water.


• Cut nori (seaweed rollers for sushi found at worldwide grocers or sections) into quarters


• Place a spoonful of rice on the nori and add a spoonful of tuna from a tin


• Roll the sushi and dip in wasabi, horseradish, or soy sauce (take-out packets).

To warm it up just place it on a pan with oil, cook it on coals, sprinkle some cheese on top and cover the pan up with a lid. Keep checking every few minutes to make sure that they don’t burn.

If you are not into tuna, you can always swap it out with avocados, salmon, eggs, precooked meat. In fact whatever you feel like.

Seafood Pasta.

Another super simple make-ahead cooking recipe that you can prepare at home or while in front of the fire is the Seafood Pasta.

While at camp boil the water on the fire and when the water is boiling throw the pasta in. In the meantime get a pan, put it on coals, use some oil, to cook up the garlic, onions, with salmon or tuna (tinned fish) and a variety of vegetables and once everything is cooked, mix it all together and Bam!

It’s ready.

• Prepare 1/2 plan pasta (fettuccini, tortellini, etc).


• Heat a little bit of olive oil, salt, and garlic with salmon or tuna (foil package).


• Toss with parmesan cheese and Enjoy!

To change it up a bit, add some cream with bacon or tomato paste with tofu.

 

Holy Grail of 2 min Meals

This is probably the most make ahead cooking recipe that you could think off. You can literally create a few different ziplock bags full of this magical mix and best of all you can add any other dehydrated vegetables and meats to change it up. All you have to do is add water while camping.

• In a small bag toss together


• 3/4 cup instant potatoes.


• 3/4 cup dry stuffing.


• Dried cranberries.


• Beef or turkey jerky pieces.


• Powdered gravy mix.
  
  When at camp just add boiling water into a pot with your mix and within minutes you can enjoy a hearty meal that will make even the fussiest campers ask for seconds.

 

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Chick ‘n’ Rice

• Integrate 1 cup immediate rice with 1 1/2 cups boiling water.


• Stir in one package onion soup mix.


• Include 1 small can of chicken.

I go by the “keep it simple, stupid” philosophy. If it’s perfect why change it. Best of all you can have everything ready and throw it together once you have boiled the rice.

To add a bit of crunch just add some vegetables to it.

The Triple CCC (Cous Cous Chicken)

This is probably one of my favorite make ahead camping recipes as it tastes amazing, provides you with plenty of nutrients and fibre and only takes a few moments and hot water to complete.

In a small sandwich bag put together:

• 1 cup instant couscous


• 1 package tomato soup mix.


• Spices (chilli powder, cumin, garlic powder, and whatever else you like).

At camp, pour in  1 1/2 cups boiling water into a pot with everything mixed in and then still the chicken, or salmon, or tofu, or beans once the couscous is cooked.

Cous Cous Salad

This one is probably the simplest meal you can make

• 1/2 bag of couscous


• Chopped up veggies +nuts of your liking


• Sundried tomatoes chopped up

Boil couscous then add all the vegetables and sundried tomatoes and finally stir the oil plus salt into the mixture.

You end up with a healthy quick and tasty meal in a matter of moments.

 

Some Make ahead camping recipes snacks

During your day, you might find that your energy is low. You don’t necessarily need a decent meal but something you can quickly munch on to get as much energy as possible.

Check out the best trail mixes you can possibly make to sustain your energy throughout the day.

 

Trail Snack Perfection

• 2/3 cup dried apricots


• 2/3 cup dried cherries


• 2/3 cup dried blueberries


• 2/3 cup almonds


• 2/3 cup peanuts


• 1 cup white chocolate chips


• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

 

Hell Fire Trail Snack

Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a frying pan. Brown 2 cups puffed rice cereal and 2 cups raisin bran, stirring continuously.

Spread out the cereal on a flat pan and cook at 250 C° for 30 minutes. Toss cooled cereal with:.

• 1/2 cup Spanish peanuts


• 1/2 cup cashews


• 1/4 cup raisins


• 1/4 cup dried dates.


• 1/4 cup dried jalapeno slices


• 1/2 tsp salt


• 1 tsp chili powder


• 1/4 tsp cumin


• 2 Tbsp sugar

 

Once again, the best thing about camping is not the make ahead camping recipes you can prepare ahead of time, but the meals you just improvise while outdoors.

But if you are not so much into cooking, these meals will make everyone jealous and begging you for more. Keep these in your arsenal so that you can impress even the fussiest eaters

The Simplest Make Ahead Camping Recipes