Outlandish: Fuel Your Epic: Fuel Your Epic

Morgan Sjogren shares her experiences living in a sunshine-yellow Jeep while running and writing across the American Southwest. As an environmental advocate and trail runner who has contributed to Runner's World and Patagonia, she offers practical advice for those seeking a minimalist lifestyle on the road. Her background includes authoring The Best Bears Ears National Monument Hikes and maintaining a presence on Instagram under the name Running Bum. The book contains twenty-five recipes designed for outdoor cooking on a budget. Readers will find instructions for dishes such as prickly pear margs, jalapeno popper burritos, and campfire blondies. These culinary guides are paired with stories of her travels through locations like Sedona, Durango, and Yosemite. The text also provides vanlife intel and essays about the thrills and spills of backpacking and rappelling in canyon country. This volume suits weekend excursionists and those interested in adventure travel or outdoor cooking methods. It may not appeal to readers seeking traditional indoor culinary techniques or luxury travel guides. Sjogren’s approach focuses on simple living and bold flavors derived from thrift-store ingredients and local resources. The combination of magnificent landscapes and inspiring stories aims to inspire readers to pursue their own epic adventures, whether in the backyard or during a yearlong expedition.