Colorado is one of the fittest states in the nation because its inhabitants are so lucky to be living near the Rocky Mountains where summertime is playtime for the majority of folks. Since there are so many activities offered, such as hiking, kayaking, camping, off-highway travel, and so much more, keeping the energy level up can be difficult when … [Read more...]
Man Pan Review
Move over Julia Child and Betty Crocker cooking clubs of yesteryear, today’s chefs and food enthusiasts aren’t just Suzy Homemaker anymore. Enter the Man Pan. Sure, I’d like to see someone say “cooking is for girls” these days to somebody like Gordon Ramsey of Hell’s Kitchen…or even say it to me for that matter! Bring it, and that is just what Man … [Read more...]
Planning Your Menu For the Backcountry
Food is an essential part of any climbing, hiking, or mountaineering trip. Food is so important, that it can make or break a trip. So deciding how much, how often, and what kind of food, is an equally important part of any expedition. … [Read more...]
Camp Chef Mountain Series Stoves – Rainier Stove Review
I have been a camper for more than 40 years and I have gone through a number of camp stoves. One thing all of us finds out with experience is there is no substitute for quality gear. A lesson learned the hard way on a recent 500 mile trip where my store brand $40 stove just refused to work. Even before that it started falling apart and it was just … [Read more...]
Freeky Utility Ideas – Tacos al Rubicon
If you’ve never cooked a meal on the engine of your Jeep®, then you have seriously under-estimated the utility potentials of your vehicle. Be prepared to WOW your friends when you pull up to camp, pop open the hood, and sit down to eat while everyone else is trying to light coals or prime the camp stove. … [Read more...]
A Goodbye to Summer…..where in the heck did fall GO!?!?
OCTOBER 29th 2009: Denvers first major storm (Winter Storm Warnings in effect 10/28 - 10/30 6pm) with expected snowfall of 6 inches to 2 feet. It happens every year....snow before or on Halloween. But this is wild snow warning for 2 days! I am posting a this as a farewell to summer-fall! The Fall of Fall 2009….. Trail Chef Mark of 7 Bar Grille … [Read more...]
Moab the last of the lost episodes!
The last of the lost episodes from Moab EJS 2009 Crane Hi Clearance VIP Party "Tent Condo" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7QGS5CQoW8] … [Read more...]
Winner Announced
Friends of 7 Bar Grille Epicurian Cutting Board Recipe winner: Diane Zalman (DZ Jeep Chic): Arizona U.S.A. I have had the pleasure of wheeling with Diane and her husband George on two separate occasions, first on the epic 2007 Mojave Road trip and then again in Moab, May of 2008. There is a great video of George almost losing it on Hell’s Gate … [Read more...]
7 Bar Grille Lost Episodes 2009 MOAB EJS
Go big or go home, Pork Tenderloin with pasta, white beans, greens and petite tomatoes at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari camp cuisine at its finest. Multi Tasking: Straining Pasta and making mud pie a la mode! Wilting the romaine. Adding the VINO, kinda akward I know but this "ain't no" Food TV Network is it?!? Hey I forgot to put some … [Read more...]