A.C. Shilton splits her time between chasing sheep and writing for media outlets that include Outside, The Guardian, and The New York Times.
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If you're still using ground beef, you've got a lot to learn
There's time for one or two more gatherings around the flames before summer is officially over. Here are some libations to end the season right.
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city of eternal summer
And four things you should definitely not use it for
Veggie-based jerky, chocolate "milk," and gluten-free toaster pastries that still taste indulgent? Yes, please.
Freeze your brain and melt your inhibitions with one of these delicious frozen-drink recipes for adults
At these five parks, the food is the treasured resource.
Former pro racer Phil Gaimon shares his favorite spots for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cookies
Pack your bags and your cholesterol meds. You've got eating to do!
No one would blame you for planning your summer vacation around visits to these shops
Gluten-free? Vegan? Paleo? There's a snack for that.
From chilaquiles to French toast, even a coffee-shop-quality latte, here's how to rise and really shine in the backcountry kitchen
A warmer, drier future is coming for our hops. Luckily, these folks have developed a nice little workaround, thanks to a gene-editing tool that could help create a hop-free beer.
Forget Tim Ferris. For peak productivity, just down a few cups of these extra-strength brews.
What happens when four pro athletes start a coffee company? They channel their athletic drive for greatness into producing the best coffee on the planet.
If you're not a fan of the dehydrated food from stores, here's how you can make your own.
'The Great Outdoors' cookbook proves that nomads don't have to live off energy bars and fast food
Combo taprooms and outdoor outfitters are opening around the country, and we are 100 percent for it
The pro athletes, parents, and founders of Picky Bars know where to find the best food and drinks in their town
Homemade plant-based meat innovations are getting billed as satisfying, even to dedicated meat lovers
If you've ever wondered why one sour costs $4 and another costs $12, read on. (Spoiler: One may be an impostor.)
It's nature's perfect post-workout meal, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise
Time to dust off that soup pot. These recipes—from veggie-centric to downright meaty—will have you feeling warm, full, and happy in no time.
Vermont was doing craft everything way before the rest of us, which makes Burlington—and the surrounding area—a gourmand's paradise
Seven food subscription services for those on a vegetarian, ketogenic, or paleo diet
How long will it last during the apocalypse? Can you use it as a weapon? We ask all the important questions.
Chefs are infusing more than just sweets into cannabis. High-end cannabis dining is coming to a ski town near you.
Fungi farmers are banking on their crops going big as mushrooms appear in everything from superdrinks to pest controls to miracle cures
Give your friends something they can really sink their teeth into this holiday
How the ultrarunner chows down in his hometown
Forget long cafeteria lines. These pocket snacks are cheaper, tastier, and way better for making friends on a chairlift.
We asked local bartenders for their most famous recipes
It's easier than you think to make a campfire feast
And a worthy investment for any caffeine addict who plays hard
This October, conservationists and brewers are teaming up to help restore America's damaged forests
Your most pressing backcountry food safety questions, answered
Book a globe-trotting itinerary—developed by the geniuses behind the new Netflix documentary 'Barbecue'—in search of the tastiest grilled meats
Or in other words: Is it even beer after it crests a certain ABV? We asked the experts to find out.
A few tricks to have fresh-baked brownies, cakes, and cinnamon rolls in the backcountry
Most brewers use only a handful of commercial yeast strains. What a waste.
Activated charcoal makes for a novel drink, if not a magical health elixir
Heat, veggies, and new flavors abound in the 2017 class of just-add-water camp foods
Prepare your Instagram account—your stream is about to be filled with insane photos of glorious campfire food from Linda Ly, the Chaco Camptessa
Good beer comes from great water. These breweries are leading the charge to save more of it while making tasty new ales.
Your burger and bacon may have a surprising new ingredient
If you're willing to pack in a bit more weight, you can have pretty much any food you desire, thanks to "retort" packs
A pair of recovering carnivores, faced with too many recipe options, put five plant-based cookbooks to the test
Everything you need to play mixologist in the backcountry is likely already in your pack
There's no magic potion, but if you perfectly pair your sports drink with your workout, you can boost your performance and recover more quickly
To visualize what the most popular diets in America really look like, we built our own pyramids. Here's what a day on the fat-first ketogenic diet should look like.
If you can't climb them yourself, you might as well drink like you did
To visualize what the most popular diets in America really look like, we built our own pyramids. Here's what a day eating paleo should look like.
Hosting a group of athletes for a post-workout meal? Take these tips from a Grand Tour veteran.
Kick the store-bought options to the curb and go with these DIY recipes for delicious, all-day energy
Crack open one of our favorites this Friday—otherwise known as National Beer Day
It doesn't have to be all kale salads and quinoa
We gathered advice from the best in the business on how to make alfresco dining unforgettable
Take it from this chef: you don't need no stinking gas stove
Rather than gobbling up protein from anywhere, pay close attention to how you're eating this nutrient
There's something crucial missing from your race-day training, and it has nothing to do with mileage, time, or intervals
Don't sabotage your nutrition efforts with shady supermarket products masquerading as health food. Here's how to avoid the worst offenders.
These brews are named for some of America's most beloved spaces. A few even benefit the lands they honor.
Advances in technology tease us with the possibility of safer alcohol, but there are lots of regulations and ethical questions still to be tussled with
Frosting! Cookies! Peanut butter! It's all fair game during long days of racing.
After 'Born to Run' introduced the world to the Tarahumara people and the healthful chia that grows on their land, they may have found a way to turn the seeds into economic stability
Proposed legislation wants to ban the word 'milk' for anything but dairy products, which got us thinking: what actually is milk?
It seems like once a week there's a new study pointing to the potential health properties of beer. We decided to investigate.
Aged booze will always rule the top shelf, but a new crop of local distillers thinks youth can be a virtue
There's a ton of misinformation about how much to hydrate and when, but the basics are actually pretty simple. Here's what you need to know.