Fruitcake As Fuel

In June 1910, sixty-five men set sail under the command of Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Their goal? - Represent Great Britain as the first country ever to reach the southernmost tip of the South Pole. Unfortunately, they weren’t the only crew with their eyes on that prize.

Collin Street Bakery reconnected with the Professional Amateur Hillwalkers, Mary-Preston Austin and Thea Boatwright, to learn more about their adventures on the Scottish National Trail. In this interview, we talk hiking nutrition, pack protocol, and pants… yes, pants.

Tim Hoime is one smart cookie. He's basically a fountain of knowledge when it comes to hiking and camping. It's this knowledge which he put to the test on one of his most extreme hikes ever: the Rim to Rim Hike through the Grand Canyon. We caught up with Tim shortly after he completed his hike in May of 2018 to hear all about his amazing adventure and learn from his wild stories.

We sat down with Dan Hurd, one of the most inspirational humans we’ve ever met and the founder of the “One Pedal at a Time” movement - an organization created to connect people through the sport of cycling while starting a discussion about the importance of mental health. Check out our interview!

Bob Kingman and his group of cycling buddies embark on a warm tradition every year: a 100 mile bike race in Wichita Falls, Texas. Learn about the event’s origins, Bob’s involvement and how fruitcake is fueling the process.

Collin Street Bakery has found a brand new customer segment eager to join the fruitcake craze. Regardless of the time of year, you’ll find fruitcake tucked inside these adventurers rucksacks.