VIM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2013

WESTERN ROCKIES REGION

VENTURE BEY OND Y OUR DOOR

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

BEERS MADE

BY WALKING

THE PERFECT WEEKEND DATE

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SEPTEMBER 2013

NORTHERN ROCKIES REGION

Venture beyond your door. our mantra, our mission.

The name Vim itself is full of energy. Each issue leads you through one region of the grand old U S of A. Learn about what’s out there: food, fashion, culture, and most importantly nature and your place in it.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SONIC BLOOM MUSIC FESTIVAL

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THE HOMESTEAD ACT

I KNOW PLACES WE CAN GO.

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GUIDE TO THE ROCKIES

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THIS SEASONS HOTTEST TREND

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MONTANA CANDY EMPORIUM

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PLACES TO BE THINGS TO DO

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CAMPFIRE COOKING

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THE PERFECT WEEKEND DATE

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VENTURE BEYOND YOUR DOOR

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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

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YOU ARE THE BOOKS YOU READ, THE FILMS YOU WATCH, THE MUSIC YOU LISTEN TO, THE PEOPLE YOU MEET, THE DREAMS YOU HAVE, THE CONVERSATIONS YOU ENGAGE IN. YOU ARE WHAT YOU TAKE FROM THESE. YOU ARE THE BREATH OF FRESH AIR, THE BRIGHTEST LIGHT AND THE DARKEST CORNER. YOU ARE EVERY SINGLE DAY. SO DROWN YOURSELF IN A SEA OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXISTENCE. LET THE WORDS RUN THROUGH YOUR BRAIN AND LET THE COLORS FILL YOUR VEINS..

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CONTRIBUTORS The team talks about their favorite outdoor activities and dream vacations.

I love traveling and skiing. My dream destination would be anywhere sunny in Italy. I also would love to go back to the Grand Canyon.

I enjoy lounging on boats during the summer. My dream vacation would be traveling to Santorini, Greece.

ALEX MILBOURN

I like to go hiking and explore forested countrysides. My dream destination is Japan, preferably Tokyo or Osaka.

I love going on adventures anywhere outside. Camping, swimming, hiking, exploring, you name it I’m down.

CHRISTINA FOUNTAIN

I enjoy canoeing in the fall and eating outdoors (everything tastes better). My dream vacation: Exploring New Zealand's coast.

LUKE ENGLERT ALLIE FIELDS

CARA BERBERET

Art Director

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We invented the blue jean.

And we’re reinventing what it

means to wear them.

Adventures

BE AN OUTSIDER A lif e changing adventure is only a Backwoods Adventure away Founded in 1973, Backwoods is a family owned and operated outdoor gear and apparel store. Backwoods has sold quality products with exceptional customer service for nearly 40 years.

Backwoods has sold quality products with exceptional customer service for nearly 40 years. Backwoods offers clothing, equipment and expertise to help customers fulfill their travel plans.

NATIONAL PARKS

GUIDE TO THE ROCKIES

GUIDE TO THE ROCKIES HEART OF T H E PA R K S

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LODGING ON SITE

1 COLORADO Rocky Mountain

2 UTAH Arches

This section of the Rocky Mountains

This site features more than 2,000

has ecosystems varying in elevation

natural sandstone arches, including

from the over 150 lakes to subalpine

the Delicate Arch. In a desert climate

forests and the alpine tundra. Large

millions of years of erosion have led

BEWARE OF BEARS

wildlife

bighorn

to these structures, and the arid

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

sheep, black bears, and cougars in-

ground has life-sustaining soil crust

RIVER RAFTING

habit the mountains and glacier val-

and natural water-collecting basins.

CYCLING TRAILS

leys. The fourteener Longs Peak and

Other geologic formations are stone

Bear Lake are popular destinations.

columns, spires, and towers.

SECLUDED & QUIET

including

deer,

BIG & POPULAR 1915

ESTABLISHED

265,761

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76,679

ACRES

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE:

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3 IDAHO Yellowstone

4 WYOMING Grand Teton

5 MONTANA Glacier

Situated on the Caldera, the first na-

This ever poplar National Park pro-

Glacier National Park boasts some

tional park in the world has vast geo-

tects spectacular mountain scenery

of the most spectacular scenery on

thermal areas such as hot springs

and a diverse collection of wildlife.

the planet. The park preserves more

and geysers, the best-known being

The central feature of the park is

than a million acres of forests, al-

Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic.

the beautiful Teton Range, a 40-mile

pine meadows, lakes, rugged peaks

The yellow-hued Grand Canyon of

long mountain front rising from the

and glacial-carved valleys in the

the Yellowstone River has numerous

valley floor some 6,000 feet. The

Northern Rocky Mountains. Glacier

waterfalls, and four mountain rang-

jagged range includes its signature

Park’s diverse habitats are home to

es run through the park.

peak Grand Teton at 13,770 feet.

over 70 species of mammals.

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JUL

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JUL

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For every pair purchased, Tom’s gives a pair of shoes to a child in need.

SHOES FOR TOMORROW

one for one

FASHION & GEAR

THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST TREND

THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST TREND C O M B AT B O O T S Off the beaten pathways in the remote town of Riverton, Wyoming is the home of Boot Up Boots, a factory that creates handmade leather boots.

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1. THOMPSON RAIN BOOT

4. SHELL CORDOVAN CHUKKA BOOT

2. PLAIN-TOE BOOT

5. NORWEGIAN SPLIT-TOE BOOT

3. LEATHER LONGWING BOOT

6. 405 INDY BOOT

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e can already say that this seasons runways are go-

ing to be filled with leather lace up combat boots for both men and women no matter where you are in the country. Come fall and winter, they will become a staple in everyone’s closet that can be paired with just about anything. Undoubtedly, leather will not go out of style any time soon, so these boots will become timeless pieces that are worth investing in. Real or faux, leather has always been favored, especially during colder seasons. We are at the on site location with an inside look at the hottest trend of the season.

This months story is set in the rural parts of Western Wyoming in the

Booted Up Boots is set in rural Wyoming in the charming downtown of Riverton. For locals it is a place of history, for others, it has become a day trip for people in the Northern Rocky region to go and pick out their perfect handmade leather boot.

quiet town of Riverton. In this town lives John Winters with his wife Molly and their three kids. John is the third generation to keep Booted Up Boots alive and thriving. Booted up Boots are handmade leather boots that are sold all over the coun-

The

MCALLISTER LEATHER BOOT

try. His boots are mainly known for their comfort and durability with

With a soft light brown

leather insoles and rubber outer

leather exterior and a

soles. John has a total of 25 unique styles that his factory creates for

Southwestern woven

both men and women. The business

patterned fabric on the

has blown up over the last decade, putting their boots in some of the most popular shoe stores from New

interior, this women’s boot is our top seller.

York City to Dallas, Texas. Molly has taken over the PR side of the company and handles all of buying and selling of the boots.

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FASHION & GEAR

5 Things to Know About Buying Denim: A panel of denim designers weigh in on how to pick a pair like a pro

1. “When in doubt, less is more. Start with a clean, dark one-rinse or be brave and go raw.” —Scott Morrison, 3x1 Founder and Designer

2.

THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST TREND

“Even though we live in a small town in the middle of no where, our design team is top notch and they really love what they do.”

“Fashion is not that complicated—it’s more

about proportion than knowing about the newest, coolest shit. A shorter dude, for example, should al-

Here at Booted Up Boots we like to go the extra mile to

ways wear a tapered leg.”—Brandon Svarc, Naked

make sure our designs have the quality, durability, and

and Famous Founder and Designer

comfort to meet our particularly high standards.

3. “The number one mistake? Buying a jean that fits perfectly. It’ll stretch about a full size during your first 30 wears, so always size down.”—Matt Baldwin, Baldwin Founder and Designer

4. “Look under the hood and inspect the make:

hands-on craftsmanship to make each pair a true work of art.”

The cleaner the seam work, the smoother it’ll

Recently, our design team visited a renowned mill set

feel against your skin.”—Miles Johnson, Levi’s

in the ancient village of Castelfranch di Sotto, Italy, to

Vintage Clothing

watch their creations come to life. We do this trip every

5.

other year to get new style ideas so we can stay up to “Cuff your jean—especially when the fabric

date with the latest fashion trends. Even though we live

is selvedge. One turn or two turns. I cuff mine at

in a small town in the middle of no where, our design

about 1 1/2 inches to hit just above the ankle.”

—Frank Muytjens, J.Crew Head of Men’s Design

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“We pair knockout design with

team is top notch and they really love what they do.”

CEILING LIGHTING www.etsy.com

HIDDEN GEMS

MONTANA CANDY EMPORIUM

M O N TA N A

C A N D Y EEMMPPOORRI IUUMM

BY MELINDA WRIGHT

When walking into Montana Candy Emporium, you get

classic country store setting, and candies and sweets

a chilling feel of taking a step back in time. While it has

from nearly everyone’s childhood, make it a must stop.

only been open since 1991 its vintage charm is authentic.

There is also a unique display of vintage motorcycles

The right side of the wall features an array of candies

and a 1946 American LaFrance fire truck inside this

straight from the past. This includes novelty chocolates,

charming store.

chocolate bars, huckleberry sweets among others. On the left you’ll find their own line of line of chocolates,

Open every day except Christmas Day, this hidden gem

fudges and truffles. The back half of the store are rows of

is one stop you won’t want to miss and is often fre-

barrels filled with candy.

quented in the winter by skiers after a day on the mountain. Everyone will be able to find some sort of candy or

Candy is sold by the pound, and bags are available to

treat to enjoy, something promised by the owners. Free

fill and weigh. The huckleberry candy is one of the best

samples are even set out in various locations within

sellers. Montana Candy Emporium has been a fixture

the store, making it even more difficult to pass up this

in downtown Red Lodge for over two generations. The

unique establishment.

BLACK LICORICE A customer favorite, the black licorice found at the Montana Candy Emporium is often twisted into elaborate forms for purchase. Black licorice is the only color sold.

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TURKISH TAFFY Coming in a multitude of flavors, Turkish Taffy comprises one of many brands and flavors of taffy found at the emporium. Sold by the piece, even one is great treat!

JELLY BELLY JELLYBEANS

WALNETTOS

The Montana Candy Emporium has been a long-term

The “candy you ate as a kid,” Walnettos are a Candy

vendor of Jelly Belly Jellybeans. Customers can grab a

Emporium staple. These chewy, caramel walnut candies

plastic bag and fill it with a multitude of flavors!

can be found in huge tubs throughout the store.

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DEPARTMENT SECTION

THE BONUS IS THAT ORGANIC FOODS AREN’T JUST GOOD FOR YOUR BODY, THEY’RE ALSO GOOD FOR THE PLANET. WITH A MIX OF WHOLE GRAINS, PROTEIN AND FIBER, CLIF BAR GIVES YOU THE SUSTAINED ENERGY TO BE IN IT TO YOUR LIMIT.

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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK A PRECIOUS RESERVE SARAH BROOKS

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ong before Glacier National Park became a national park, Blackfeet, Salsih and Kootenai Native Americans revered the land. Each tribe has a creation myth centered upon the rocky slopes and glossy water

pools of the park. President Taft set aside the land for a national park in 1910.

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“PARK OFFICIALS REPORT THAT BY 2020, AT THE CURRENT RATE OF GLOBAL WARMING, THE PARK’S 25 GLACIERS WILL CEASE TO EXIST.” Construction started on chalets for Great Northern Railway, which serve as lodging for summer visitors in the 21st century. The creation of Going-ToThe-Sun Road, which stretches for 52 miles, lasted from 1919 to 1932. Today, the park contains 350 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the park is a stop for some of the American Orient Express, a train that travels to places in the western United States. The American Orient Express pairs comfort with wilderness, history with modern convenience, and cultural enrichment with interpretation. The vintage steamliner is one experience visitors traveling to the park may want to consider, especially if you would like to make other stops along the way.

Glacier National Park couldn’t produce that “wow” factor without the natural beauty and preservation of the land. Park officials report that by 2020, at the current rate of global warming, the park’s 25 glaciers will cease to exist, melting into memory. The park houses 1,132 vascular plants and 855 species of lichens. Of these, 127 species are not native plants and 109 species are listed by Montana as “sensitive.” Mountain lakes­—the park has more than 700—provide water sources for 68 species of mammals, including grizzly and black bears as well as coyotes. Other park residents include four species of reptiles, six species off amphibians, countless insect species and 260 bird species. Forests account for about 55 percent of park’s landscape.

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LAND 1,012,837

acreage

1,583

963,155

square miles

acres

175

mountains

205

of de facto miles of exterior boundary

wilderness

WATER 131

named lakes

25,662

563

streams

acres

631

of named unnamed lakes

lakes

2,856

miles of streams

Largest Glacier:

backcountry campgrounds

Blackfood Glacier

0.7

Elevation at Logan Pass:

6,646

Largest Lake:

feet

25

square miles

retreating glaciers

Lake McDonald

6,832

acres

Longest Stream:

25.8

miles, Upper McDonald Creek

PARK STATISTICS

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WHAT IS A GLACIER? A glacier is a body of snow and ice that moves. Glacier movement is detected by the presence of crevasses, cracks that form in the ice as the glacier moves. Glaciers are dynamic – changing in response to temperature and precipitation. A glacier forms when winter snowfall exceeds summer melting. It retreats when melting outpaces accumulation of new snow. A commonly accepted guideline for glacier activity and movement is that a glacier must be 0 .1 km2 (100,000 m2), or about 25 acres in size.

Below this size, the ice is generally stagnant and does not move, unless it is on a steep slope.

Lodging in the park includes the Granite Park Chalet and Sperry Chalet. They are the only back country chalets built in the early 1900’s by the Great Northern Railway that remain intact. Glacier National Park contains 1,000 campsites in 13 campgrounds for visitor use.

Glacier Park Inc. manages five hotels in or around Glacier National Park, including Village Inn Motel, Lake McDonald Lodge, Rising Sun Motor Inn, Swiftcurrent Motor Inn and the Many Glacier Hotel, giving visitors plenty of choices for lodging. The hotels are within historic buildings significant to the park or surrounding area. Hotels are open seasonally from April to October.

Glacier National park united with Waterton Lake National Park on the Canadian side of the border to form the first international peace park called the Waterton-Glacier International Peace park. The unification occurred in 1932. Waterton National Park features simi-

“GIVE A MONTH AT LEAST TO THIS PRECIOUS RESERVE,”

said John Muir when he was trying to tell America how essential Glacier was. A month? Who has a month anymore? Our holidays are speed dates, quick hook-ups with the 1,000 places you need to see before you die. But I learned within an hour that Glacier National Park isn’t a place to rush through. When this 100-year-old talks— with its century’s worth of experiences­—you slow down.

Even if you fight it...at first. Like I did. But around every gauzy, unreal mountain lies an opportunity that might just change your life.

lar recreation including boat cruises, camping, biking, golf, horseback riding, climbing, boating, water skiing, picnicking, scuba diving, swimming, tennis, wildlife viewing, hiking, and scenic drives.

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MUSIC DANCE ART SONIC BLOOM

M U S I C & A R T F E S T I VA L

By Sofia Lange

A

four-day camping festival that will bring electronic music, dance, art and human performance together in an atmosphere that inspires open channels of creativity for everyone involved, especially the audience.

We have the ability to create a resonant field in which to unify all forms of human creative expression.

Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.�

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-Jimi Hendrix

There are few events that encapsulate Colorado’s blossoming electronic music scene like the Sonic Bloom Festival, that will be held September 13-16, 2013 at Shadows Ranch in Georgetown.

Music can

The intimate festival is nestled in a

Thursday’s headliner Bonobo and

change the world

cottonwood grove snaked by Clear

impassioned sets Friday by West

Creek, advertised by promoters as

Coast artists Ana Sia and Eskmo.

“the unified field.” Over four days of

Emancipator will probably play a

workshops, art, and performances

down-tempo set complimented by

change people.

by some of the biggest names in

a live violin to jumpstart Saturday

electronic production, the festi-

night and will be followed by a col-

Bono

val will bring together an eclectic

orful set by the well-known British

crowd estimated over 3,000 strong.

soundsmith Tipper.

This year’s selection is undoubt-

Perhaps the most glaring observa-

edly skewed to the bass-heavy lean-

tion of the Sonic Bloom festival is

ings of dubstep, but is not without

the odd paradox that exists within

variety. The festival features three

the subculture. It is a very large

venues, including a visually stun-

community that embraces the most

ning dome stage that will blast the

intense and arguably arrogant style

insomniacs in attendance with bass

of music on the market, yet also a

until sunrise each morning.

community as peaceful and harmo-

because it can

nious as any group of people you

Sonic Bloom goers enjoy music from sun up to sun down each day.

While the main stage is compara-

will find. When brought up to many

tively dormant during afternoon

in attendance who identified with

performances that began at 3 p.m.

Eastern religion, the conversation

each day, it will be transformed

would quickly come to dualism. A

into a frenetic dance party come

very collective Jekyll by day; Hyde

nightfall. Highlights will include

by night.

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EVENT DETAILS DATE August 13-16th

TICKETS Full Weekend Ticket (Thu-Mon) $175 In past years, the grounds were

Past festivals have also been an epi-

alive with organized yoga classes,

center of visual art. Over a dozen

newfound creek-side friendships

live painters provided their per-

and workshops that ranged from

spectives during the music and dis-

the practical (“Edible and Medici-

persed throughout vendors were art

nal Plant Walk”), to the intellectual

exhibits and sculptures by some of

(“Science of Vortex-Mathematics”),

the most impressive visionary art-

to the bizarre (“Humanity’s Transi-

ists in the country (Android Jones,

tion to an Interplanetary Species”).

most notably).

T ONE GOOD THING ABOU MUSIC, WHEN IT HITS IN. YOU, YOU FEEL NO PA BOB MARLEY

While the electronic music scene has rightfully taken on connotations both positive and negative during its abrupt rise, the Sonic Bloom festival proves that it can be a movement rooted in love and unity through self expression.

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Three Day Ticket (Fri-Mon) $150

LOCATION Shadows Ranch 1259 Alvarado Road Georgetown, CO 80444

Other ACTIVITIES Diverse Workshop Series

Fire & Aerial Performances

Whitewater Rafting Trips

Live Painters

Yoga Classes

Multimedia Projects

Visionary Art Gallery

Hiking & Singe Track

Bumping Bass ‘Till Dawn

Landscape Art

Opiuo is an ever evolving feast for the

ears. From a one man show equipped with drum machines and synths, all the way to The Opiuo Band, a collection of the world’s best musician's.

T H E L IN E UP

Opiuo Vibesquad Random Rab Zilla The Polish Ambassador

Random Rab

Minnesota

offers a powerful and unique

Bluetech

contribution to

Gaudi

sonic exploration.

Orchard Lounge

Often referred to

Phutureprimitive

as “The Master of Emotion” his music

Andreilien

is patently beautiful

Ill Gates

and melodic.

Wick-it the Instigator Nastynasty

Desert Dwellers Thriftworks Lynx Mat the Alien Russ Liquid Heavyweight Dub Champion Adham Shaik Cry Wolf The Fungineers The Human Experience Knowa Knowone Akara Prophet Massive Liberation Movement Nico Luminous

Ill-esha

Goosebumpz

Love & Light

WhitebearW

Govinda David Starfire

Sasha Rose Temple Step Project & many more

THINGS TO BRING

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Camping Gear

Water

Trash Bags

Toiletries

First Aid

Sunscreen

Make sure to bring a tent, sleeping bags/ blankets, a tarp to create shade, and a pillow.

Hydration is very important. Bring both drinking water as well as water to bathe yourself with.

Cleaning up after yourself very is important, so make sure to bring trash bags.

Bring ecofriendly soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, as well as other daily necessities.

First aid kits are always a good idea, as well as duct tape and other useful tools.

Sunscreen and sunglasses will definitely be a lifesaver when you’re out in the sun all day.

VIBESQUAD Since 2006 and long before America’s insatiable appetite for all things dubstep was born, the musician, producer and DJ known as VibeSquaD (aka Aaron Holstein) has been dropping ill beats and stomachtearing basslines on the decks as a DJ. In the mid to late-‘90’s, Holstein toured with the Chicago band Boogie Shoes, and he studied jazz guitar for a few years in the late-‘80’s with the saxophonist/composer Yusef Lateef. To say that VibeSquaD’s musical heritage is rich is an understatement. Much like fellow dubstep hero, Skrillex, VibeSquaD brings a thorough understanding of musicianship and live performance to the EDM club and festival circuit.

VibeSquad said,

ONIC MUSIC THESE DAYS; I LISTEN TO MOSTLY ELECTR ITAR IN QUITE A WHILE! I I HAVEN’T PICKED UP MY GU COMPUTER.” LOVE MAKING MUSIC WITH A

THINGS NOT TO BRING

Pets

Fireworks

Weapons

Sorry there are no pets allowed on the grounds of the festival.

Don’t bring these in or you may be asked to leave.

This one is common sense.

Don’t bring these in.

Glass No glass bottles or containers of any kind or anything made of glass.

Charcoal Grills No charcoal grills allowed, but gas grills are permitted.

Bad Attitude Everyone is here to have fun! Make the most of your experience here!

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BE E R S M A DE BY WA L K I NG IRA BARSKY INTERVIEWS HIKER & CRAFT BREWER ERIC STEEN

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recent trend in craft beer with unusual ingredients is brewing in the Colorado foothills. At the National Homebrewers Conference earlier this summer, I attended a lecture devoted to the topic. We learned

that inspiration for ingredients can be found anywhere.

Can inspiration be found during a hike through the woods? Eric Steen thinks so.

ERIC STEEN USES NATURE HIKES through

Why did you start Beers Made By Walking? How

the Colorado’s scenic trails to inspire brewers

did you get the idea?

to learn about and incorporate nature into

Eric Steen: The initial inspiration for BMBW came dur-

beer. Eric a former resident of Sandy, Utah,

ing a week-long canoe trip down the Yukon River in

now residing in Colorado Springs, writes the

Canada. There, I was introduced to the Norwegian term

Focus on the Beer blog. I was intrigued by

‘friluftsliv,’ which is translated as ‘Free Air Living.’ The

Eric’s “Beers Made By Walking” program and

term describes a way of living in which people make a

contacted him to learn more.

habit of being outdoors on a regular basis. There are Friluftsliv conferences that host ‘walking lectures’ where attendees hike for a few days on end, stopping every now and again for a lecture and food.

The program’s concept developed further during a trip to Scotland, when I built a pop-up pub that served homebrewed beer to the public. While there, I visited Williams Bros. Brewing and was inspired by their line-up of historic Scottish beers that used ingredients from the landscape -like heather flower, gale, Scottish pine, and seaweed. Another inspiration came from British artists, like Richard Long and Hamish Fulton, who use walking as a means of understanding our relationship to the world. Beers Made By Walking, in some respects, is a mashing together of those pieces.

I was introduced to the Norwegian term ‘friluftsliv,’ which is translated as ‘Free Air Living’

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Eric Steen holds up a glass of beer produced from a BMBW hike.

Home Brewing Basics A CRASH COURSE FOR BUDDING BACKYARD BREWERS

1 Bring about half of your total water amount to a simmer and chill the other half for later.

2 Once the water is simmering steep your grain filled mesh sack in the water for about half an hour.

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3 Remove the grain sack, and add your malt extract. Now you can bring the wort, as it is called, to a full boil for about one hour.

4 Add hops, either in fresh, pelleted, or extract form, to the wort.

5 Pour your hot wort into a sanitized fermentation container, and add your previously chilled water to the brew.

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6 Cool your fermenter down to about 70F. 7 As the last step, add your yeast to the wort and stir it.

Keep it sealed airtight afterwards.

8 Finally, after being sealed for 7-14 days, unseal that puppy and break out glasses—you’ve just brewed beer!

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STEP 1: “GO HIKING” What happens on the hikes?

ES: Each hike has been completely different. For the hikes in Colorado Springs, I always try to have a big public crowd that comes along. The hikes generally last from 2-5 hours and a botanist or naturalist tells us about the plants we are seeing along the way.

A couple of the Utah brewers also had public hikes but some were private. So, it’s always a bit different and I only get

Craft beer drinkers are

to go on a few of them each year.

educated and thirsty. There

STEP 2: “LEARN”

are new breweries popping

Is the focus on edible plants?

up every time I turn around”

What is the most interesting thing you’ve learned from your hikes?

ES: When I first started doing the Beers Made by Walking hikes, I had very little knowledge about the plants that surround us. The most surprising thing is that now I have what I believe is a reasonable base of knowledge and was able to help lead a hike this summer. I want to learn more and more though I’m not anywhere where I’d like to be. One plant that stands out to me that I see a lot on these Colorado hikes is three-leaf sumac which is related to both poison sumac and mango. It produces a lovely hairy red fruit that taste like lemon. A few brewers have used it in the past and I think it’s wonderful

STEP 3: “MAKE BEER” As a homebrewer, I’m interested in the technical aspects of this step. Do ingredients tend to be added in the boil as substitutes for hops?

ES: Actually, the ingredients have been used in every step of the way. Brewers have used Juniper, sunflower, and grains in the mash. Chokecherry and other berries are often added during or after fermentation and then the more aromatic plants are often used at the end of the boil. I’ve had some people really go all out adding wild yarrow or wild sage to the beginning of the boil. It’s always fun to see what the brewers try.

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The brewing process from hops to pour is all done by BMBW.

STEP 4: “DRINK BEER” How many events have you held?

What were

some of the more interesting and surprising flavor combinations?

ES: The Wyoming BMBW will be the 5th one, although I put on lots of other types of beer events too. I’ve done a couple in Colorado Springs, just finished up one in Denver during GABF and I also did a small one in Idaho over the summer. It’s hard to pick an overall favorite beer

What’s next for BMBW? Do you have any specific

out of these but some that stand out include a 4% sour

goals or plans?

mash chokecherry kreik with 100% lacto, a rose hip and

ES: I’ve been thinking a lot about this and have begun

sumac saison, a juniper and pineapple weed Belgian

meeting with a few people for advice. I have lots of ideas

dark ale, and a prickly pear cactus golden ale. Other

but not sure which to act on. I like putting on these spe-

ingredients that I’d really like to see more exploration

cial tappings and mini-festivals, I don’t think I’d want

are stinging nettles (which have been used but I think

to do a full-blown festival because I like that people

they should be used more), sorrel, dandelion, oyster

would get to spend a more concentrated amount of time

plant, and other plants that we consider “weeds.”

contemplating the beers and ingredients. I do plan to increase the amount of brewers that participate in Ore-

How have brewers and beer drinkers responded

gon, and I have hopes of expanding the program into

to BMBW?

more states every year.

ES: Most brewers seem pretty enthusiastic about the idea. Lots of breweries are currently undergoing expan-

I visited Colorado Springs last year, and enjoyed

sion and will give this a try when they finish up.

the local beer at Trinity Brewing. How does beer culture in Colorado compare to Utah?

ES: In Sandy I didn’t have to drive anywhere for beer, I could go where I wanted and walk home. That’s impossible here, things are spread out and people love to

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drive. That’s one thing I certainly

Lastly, you find yourself sitting next to some guy

miss. Other than that, Colorado has

who’s enjoying a macro lager. You can choose

plenty of great breweries that make

any two beers in the world to give him. What

amazing beer. There seems to be a

would they be?

similar amount of craft beer drinkers that are educated and thirsty.

ES: Mirror Pond Pale Ale would be the first because

There are new breweries popping

that’s the beer that changed me and I still think it’s fan-

up every time I turn around, it’s

tastic. The next would be a Colorado Native from AC

impossible to keep track of now and

Golden. This is a Coors product but AC Golden is a killer

I hope that soon I’ll be able to easily

brewery located upstairs from the big boys. The Colo-

walk to any number of great brew-

rado Native is 100% Colorado ingredients and is a crisp

eries. One thing Colorado has down

and refreshing lager with tons of flavor.

that I’m not sure Utah does is this heavy emphasis on canned beers,

A big thanks to Eric of Beers Made by Walking

which really are a nice addition to

for taking the time to chat! He has a unique

any camping, hiking, or ski trip.

idea and we can’t wait to see how it grows.

They’re light weight, taste good, and they condense down when

100% of the proceeds from their events are

you’re done with them.

donated to Northwest Trail Alliance. To learn more, check out the BMBW website, Facebook page, or follow along on Twitter.

a brewing fieldguide:

WHEN HIKING BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THESE BREWSKI ADDITIVES

Juniper, dandelion, cherries,

Do you want to taste some Beers Made by Walking? If so,

wild sage, strawberries,

you’re in luck! Eric will be holding a BMBW event on Saturday,

blueberries, lavender, prickly

September 20th at Belmont Station in Boulder. You’ll have the

pear, chokeberry, rose hips.

chance to taste five beers inspired by nature hikes in Colorado.

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THE PERFECT

WEEKEND

D A T E S’MORES I NCLUDED

L

ike any endeavor, camping is more enjoyable with a little preparation, so assembling and packing the equipment you need is your first order of business. If you’re tent camping, it pays to heed certain rules — you don’t

want to share your snacks with the wildlife, do you? And what’s camping without a campfire? Knowing how to get a campfire started is a welcome skill to have.

THE WHERE TO’S HOW TO DO’S & WHAT TO D0’S STEP 1:

Choose your camping destination. Keep it secluded and romantic, but not too far out in the middle of nowhere. Make sure you have a good view!

HALL VALLEY & HANDCART CAMPGROUNDS, PIKE NATIONAL FOREST

MORAINE PARK CAMPGROUND, ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Thick evergreen forest, moun-

These high-country campsites are

Elk, mule deer, and coyotes often

tains, and an 1,800-acre lake

tucked into a densely forested val-

wander through the meadow

Campsites sit in a pine forest

surround the eight campgrounds

ley punctuated with wild-flowers.

near this campground, which has

beside glacier-fed Lake McDon-

here, all at a cool 10,000-foot

The North Fork of the South

a backcountry. The 2.3-mile Cub

ald, with Continental Divide

elevation.

Platte River is within earshot.

Lake Trail leads to a lily pad–

peaks at the head of the lake.

covered pond.

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APGAR CAMPGROUND, GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

TURQUOISE LAKE RECREATION AREA, SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FOREST

STEP 2:

Whatever you do, DO NOT leave the house without these essential camping items. Not only will you need these things to make you weekend camping more enjoyable, but your significant other will appreciate it as well.

POCKET KN I FE

FLASHLI GHT CO O LE R

WAT E R BOT-

SHOVEL/AXE

HI KI N G B OOT

TE NT

SLEEPI N G B AG CHA I R S

P OT/ PA N

CO M PASS CUPS

SKEWER S

BAC K PAC K

LA N T ERN

FI R E STA RTER

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M O U N TA I N L I V I N G STEP 3:

SET UP CAMP | Camping is a wonderful way to spend time in the great outdoors. But if you’re tent camping, you don’t want to welcome too much of the great outdoors into your tent. Happy campers observe simple rules, such as those in the following list, to keep tenting tidy and safe:

To keep the inside clean (or at least cleaner), park your boots and shoes outside the tent. You can herd those wet and dirty items into a big plastic bag to protect them from weather.

Don’t bring food into the tent. Animals can smell it a mile away, and you don’t want a bear—or any smaller critter, for that matter—sharing your tent.

Safety first: Don’t light matches or use any flamepowered device inside the tent. That includes flame-powered heaters of any kind. Tent fires are extremely serious, possibly deadly.

Resist the impulse to use the tent as a springboard.

Kids of all ages are tempted to fling themselves against the side of the tent for the bounce-back effect. Sometimes the tent breaks. That’s b-a-a-a-d!

Walk, don’t run, close to tents. Stakes and guidelines are easy to trip over, and no camper enjoys a face-plant.

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STEP 4:

HOW TO START A CAMP FIRE | Even when you’re camping, you don’t have to rub two sticks together to get your campfire going. You can choose that method of course, but most fire-starting begins with a good supply of wooden matches. Use them to ignite any of the following:

Commercial firestarters such as fire ribbon or petro-

wool, cotton, or fleece garments — not fire-retardant fab-

leum-based tablets (Esbit by MPI Outdoors, for example)

rics (of course). Lint ignites readily and starts big-time

work very well.

fires.

•

In an old egg carton, fill each egg

•

Look to nature. Even in the worst storm, you

slot with finely shredded newspaper and a few spoonfuls

can find dry tinder around the base of tree trunks, under

of sawdust. Pour on melted wax to bind the sawdust and

rock ledges, in tree hollows, and next to downed logs. •

paper into a solid lump. After the wax hardens, you have

Make your own kindling by whittling a small log down to

a dozen little firestarters.

the dry center and then whittling dry shavings from this

•

Fill a film canister with

lint from your clothes dryer. Be sure that the lint is from

piece. Who brought the marshmallows?

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STEP 5:

ROAST ING THE

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ANYONE WHO HAS OUTGROWN CLASSIC S’MORES WILL LOVE THESE UNIQUE TWISTS! 1.

CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER S’MORES Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto a thin, crisp chocolate wafer.

Slide 1 skewer-toasted marshmallow onto peanut butter. Top with a second wafer and squish down gently. Eat, licking fingers.

2.

NUTTY BANANA S'MORES Make these s'mores with graham crackers, a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup (or Nutella), sliced banana, and marshmallow.

3.

STRAWBERRY AND CHOCOLATE S'MORES Take the classic campfire dessert up a notch by adding strawberry slices to Graham crackers, chocolate, and a roasted marshmallow.

4.

GINGER AND CARAMEL S'MORES Give s'mores a little kick with gingersnaps, a caramel-filled chocolate square, and marshmallow.

5.

CARAMEL-DRIZZLED S'MORES Fill peanut-butter cookies with a bittersweet chocolate square, caramel sauce, and a roasted marshmallow.

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THE HISTORY OF THE HOMESTEAD ACT AND THE FIRST HOMESTEADER,

BY DAVID SMITH

S

igned into law in May 1862, the Homestead Act opened up settlement in the western US, allowing any American, including freed slaves, to put in a claim for up to 160 free acres of federal land. Eventually, 1.6 million individual claims would be approved; nearly ten

percent of all government held property for a total of 420,000 square miles of territory.

The homestead act set in motion a program of public grants to small farmers.

On January 1, 1863, Daniel Freeman, a Union Army scout, was scheduled to leave Gage County, Nebraska Territory, to report for duty in St. Louis. At a New Year’s Eve party the night before, Freeman met some local Land Office officials and convinced a clerk to open the office shortly after midnight in order to file a land claim.

In doing so, Freeman became one of the first to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the Homestead Act, a law signed by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862. At the time of the signing, 11 states had left the Union, and this piece of legislation would continue to have regional and political overtones.

The distribution of Government lands had been an issue since the Revolutionary War. At the time of the Articles of Confederation, the major controversy related to land measurement and pricing. Early methods for allocating unsettled land outside the original 13 colonies were arbitrary and chaotic. Boundaries were established by stepping off plots from geographical landmarks. As a result, overlapping claims and border disputes were common. The Land Ordinance of 1785 finally implemented a standardized system of Federal land surveys that eased boundary conflicts. Using astronomical starting points, territory was divided into a 6-mile square called a township prior to settlement. The township was divided into 36 sections, each measuring 1 square mile or 640 acres each. Sale of public land was viewed as a means to generate revenue for the Government rather than as a way to encourage settlement.

* 43,560 square feet in an acre.

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RNMENT LANDS HAS THE DISTRIBUTION OF GOVE VOLUTIONARY WAR” BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE THE RE

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THE FIRST HOMESTEADER Initially, an individual was required to purchase a full section of land at the cost of $1 per acre for 640 acres.

The investment needed to purchase these large plots and the massive amount of physical labor required to clear the land for agriculture were often insurmountable obstacles.

By 1800, the minimum lot was halved to 320 acres, and settlers were allowed to pay in 4 installments, but prices remained fixed at $1.25 an acre until 1854. That year, federal legislation was enacted establishing a graduated scale that adjusted land prices to reflect the desirability of the lot. Lots that had been on the market for 30 years, for example, were reduced to 12 ½ cents per acre.

Soon after, extraordinary bonuses were extended to veterans and those interested in settling the Oregon Territory, making homesteading a viable option for some.

But basically, national public-land-use policy made land ownership financially unattainable for most would-be homesteaders.

Before and after the Mexican-American war in the mid 1800’s, popular pressure to change policy arose from the evolving economy, new demographics, and shifting social climate of early 19th-century America. In the

Daniel Freeman, American physician & Civil War veteran.

1830s and 1840’s, rising prices for corn, wheat, and cotton enabled large, well-financed farms, particularly the

West demanded “preemption,” an individual’s right to

plantations of the South, to force out smaller ventures.

settle land first and pay later (essentially an early form

Displaced farmers then looked westward to unforrested

of credit). Eastern economic interests opposed this pol-

country that offered more affordable development. Prior

icy as it was feared that the cheap labor base for the fac-

to the war with Mexico (1846–48), people settling in the

tories would be drained. After the war with Mexico,

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a number of developments supported the growth of

5 years, the homesteader had to live on the land and

the homestead movement. Economic prosperity drew

improve it by building a 12-by-14 dwelling and growing

unprecedented numbers of immigrants to America,

crops. After 5 years, the homesteader could file for his

many of whom also looked westward for a new life. New

patent (or deed of title) by submitting proof of residency

canals and roadways reduced western dependence on

and the required improvements to a local land office.

the harbor in New Orleans, and England’s repeal of its

Local land offices forwarded the paperwork to the

corn laws opened new markets to American agriculture.

General Land Office in Washington, DC, along with a final certificate of eligibility. The case file was exam-

Despite these developments, legislative efforts to

ined, and valid claims were granted patent to the land

improve homesteading laws faced opposition on multi-

free and clear, except for a small registration fee. Title

ple fronts. As mentioned above, Northern factories own-

could also be acquired after a 6-month residency and

ers feared a mass departure of their cheap labor force and Southern states worried that rapid settlement of western territories would give rise to new states populated by small farmers opposed to slavery. Preemption became national policy in spite of these sectional concerns, but supporting legislation was stymied. Three times—in 1852, 1854, and 1859—the House of Representatives passed homestead legislation, but on each occasion, the Senate defeated the measure. In 1860, a homestead bill providing Federal land grants to western settlers was passed by Congress only to be vetoed by President Buchanan.

With the secession of Southern states from the Union and therefore removal of the slavery issue, finally, in 1862, the Homestead Act was passed and signed into law. The new law established a three-fold homestead acquisition process: filing an application, improving the land, and filing for deed of title. Any U.S. citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. Government could file an application and lay claim to 160 acres of surveyed Government land. For the next

Daniel Freeman’s Homestead Application

To enable dryland farming, it increased the number of acres for a homestead to 320 acres.

1863 Emancipation Proclamation signed

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Lincoln assassinated 1865

Maxim invents machine gun 1883

1866 Southern Homestead Act Enacted to break a cycle of debt during the Reconstruction following the American Civil War.

Enlarged Homestead Act 1909 1899 Sigmund Freud “Interpretation of Dreams”

Daniel Freeman’s Homestead Certificate of Eligibility trivial improvements, provided the claimant paid the government $1.25 per acre. After the Civil War, Union soldiers could deduct the time they served from the residency requirements.

Some land speculators took advantage of a legislative loophole caused when those drafting the law’s language failed to specify whether the 12-by-14 dwelling was to be built in feet or inches. Others hired phony claimants or bought abandoned land. The General Land Office was underfunded and unable to hire a sufficient number investigators for its widely scattered local offices. As a result, overworked and underpaid investigators were often susceptible to bribery.

Physical conditions on the frontier presented even greater challenges. Wind, blizzards, and plagues of insects threatened crops. Open plains meant few trees for building, forcing many to build homes out of sod.

Limited fuel and water supplies could turn simple cooking and heating chores into difficult trials. Ironically, even the smaller size of sections took its own toll.

While 160 acres may have been sufficient for an eastern farmer, it was simply not enough to sustain agriculture on the dry plains, and scarce natural vegetation made raising livestock on the prairie difficult. As a result, in

Daniel Freeman’s Homestead Proof

Germany invades Poland, World War Two begins 1939 1916 Stock-Raising Homestead Act Provided settlers 640 acres (260 ha) of public land, a full section or its equivalent, for ranching purposes.

Kennedy assassinated 1963

1949 Abstract-Expressionism breaks out in NYC

George Lucas Star Wars 1977

1986

1969 Landed on the moon

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The Homestead Act encompassed most of the US, as it is now, as well as Alaska.

many areas, the original homesteader did not stay on

frontier. The new railroads provided easy transporta-

the land long enough to fulfill the claim.

tion for homesteaders, and new immigrants were lured westward by railroad companies eager to sell off excess

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Homesteaders who persevered were rewarded with

land at inflated prices. The new rail lines provided ready

opportunities as rapid changes in transportation eased

access to manufactured goods and catalog houses like

some of the hardships. Six months after the Homestead

Montgomery Ward offered farm tools, barbed wire, lin-

Act was passed, the Railroad Act was signed, and by May

ens, weapons, and even houses could be delivered via

1869, a transcontinental railroad stretched across the

the rail road.

By 1934, over 1.6 million homestead applications were processed and more than 270 million acres—10 percent of all U.S. lands—passed into the hands of individuals.

On January 1, 1863, Daniel Freeman and 417 others

homestead near Beatrice, Nebraska. Today, the monu-

filed claims. Many more pioneers followed, populating

ment is administered by the National Park Service, and

the land, building towns and schools and creating new

the site commemorates the changes to the land and the

states from the territories. In many cases, the schools

nation brought about by the Homestead Act of 1862. By

became the focal point for community life, serving as

1934, over 1.6 million homestead applications were pro-

churches, polling places and social gathering locations.

cessed and more than 270 million acres—10 percent of all

In 1936, the Department of the Interior recognized Free-

U.S. lands—passed into the hands of individuals. The Fed-

man as the first claimant and established the Homestead

eral Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 repealed

National Monument, near a school built in 1872, on his

the Homestead Act in the 48 contiguous states.

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Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day trip or a weekend excursion, the state offers dozens of picturesque locales to meet your needs.

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Town Square Orofino, Idaho 208.476.3412 orofinolumberjackdays.org

horse pulling contest.

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KEEPS

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NEVER STOP EXPLORING 40 YEARS OF INNOVATION AND EXPLORATION

FOOD

COOKING AROUND THE CAMPFIRE

Foil Packet Cooking Tips Use heavy duty foil. You don’t want the foil to rip and have ashes get in and your dinner leak out. If using regular foil, double it up.

Spray the side of the foil on which you’re going to place the food with cooking spray before you add your ingredients and seal it up.

When placing your ingredients on the sheet of foil, always put the meat on the bottom as it takes the longest to cook.

Cook your foil packet in

COOKING AROUND FIRE P M A C E H T

the fire itself. Ideally, you want to place the packet on a bed of coals about two inches thick.

When cooking meat, throw in some high-moisture veggies like tomatoes and onions. This will keep the meat from drying out.

Flip the packets over a few

Easy and Delicious Foil Packet Recipes. In the quest to streamline your camping trips, foil packet meals can be one of your greatest allies.

It’s cooking at its simple best; you take some ingredients, wrap them up in a foil parcel, and place the pouch in a campfire’s coals to cook. You can prepare these foil packets before you head out into Mother Nature, and they require no pots and pans, no plates, and no clean up. And, if you know what you’re doing, they can be incredibly tasty and satisfying.

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times during cooking, and open and check on how the food is progressing from time to time.

BREAKFAST Sausage and Eggs 1 frozen hash brown patty 2 eggs, scrambled, uncooked 2 frozen sausage patties spices and seasonings Cheese (optional) First place your hash brown patty on the foil. Then place the eggs on top of the hash brown patty. Then place the sausage patties on top. Season with spices and condiments. Place on hot coals and cook for 15 minutes.

Add the cheese when it’s ready.

DINNER Hamburger and Veggies ½ lb ground hamburger meat ½ can of Veg-all or other mixed vegetables ½ can of cream of mushroom soup spices and seasonings Mix together the above ingredients with spices and condiments to your heart’s content. Place the mixture on the center of a sheet of foil, wrap in a tent pack, and place on hot coals for 25 minutes.

DESSERT Muffins in an Orange Shell 6 oranges 1 package of just add water muffin mix Mix up the muffin mix as instructed. Cut off the quarter top of the oranges. Carefully scoop out the pulp; do not break the skin. Pour the muffin mix into the oranges. Wrap the oranges in foil, leaving an opening at the top. Place the oranges upright in a stable position on hot coals and cook for about 10-15 minutes.

Note: You can also cook eggs this way, but you’ll want to cover the whole orange shell with foil.

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WESTERN ROCKIES REGION

VENTURE BEYOND YOUR DOOR

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

BEERS MADE

BY WALKING

THE PERFECT WEEKEND DATE

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