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14
THE
Leader
RECIPE BOX
Cocoa afficionados Dave Neary (left) and Steve Goryl.
On August 20, 2007 NOLS instructors Steve
Goryl and Dave Neary made it to the summit of
Mt. Elbrus. As the highest point in Europe, Mt. Elbrus
stands at an impressive 18,512 feet. Steve, who
has clocked a whopping 440 weeks as a NOLS field
instructor, has now climbed five of the Seven Summits.
Way to go, Steve! To keep up to date on his
progress, check in with him at: www.goryl.org/htm/
presentations.htm.
In the meantime, try this core-warming, caloriepacked
hot drink on your next winter adventure!
Steve’s Comment:
“Many South American cultures feel that cheese in
your cocoa is a delicacy.”
GEAR ROOM
Steve Goryl’s Super Cocoa
Ingredients:
4-6 Tbs cocoa powder
2-4 Tbs milk powder
2 Tbs brown sugar
½ Tbs butter
1 oz. cheese
dash of vanilla or cinnamon
Directions:
In a 12 oz cup, add cocoa and milk powders together and stir in hot water.
Once those have dissolved, add the remaining ingredients, stir and enjoy!
Suggestions:
We gave Steve Goryl’s Super Cocoa, as well as a few
other variations, a try at NOLS Headquarters. While
some loved the cheese, others were more inclined to
add peanut butter or M&Ms. Claudia Pearson, NOLS
Rocky Mountain rations manager and editor of the
NOLS Cookery, comments that this high-calorie, purpose-driven
drink is designed for the backcountry
when you’re cold, wet, and need to warm up in a
hurry. Other reactions from our taste-testers:
“Goryl’s original is great. I like it, though the smell
is kind of funky.”
“I’m liking the cheese. Not scary at all. In the field
it’s worth the calories.”
“The butter and candy combo is always a winner.”
BY RILEY HOPEMAN, NOLS MARKETING ALL-STAR
Each winter, NOLS Teton Valley plays host to hundreds
of students and dozens of instructors who
seek snow as their sanctuary. In order to successfully
outfit their range of abilities, we’ve adopted a multifaceted
ski able to deliver responsive turns to neophyte
and expert telemark skiers alike. This season, skiers
will receive a special treat in the form of 113mm at
the shovel, 80mm at the waist and 104mm at the tail:
the Atomic Tacora Telemark Ski.
The Tacora is a versatile, all-mountain ski that
will excel during an alpine tour session. Fortified by
Atomic’s time-tested Beta construction, users will
find stability in the magnesium inlay designed to deliver
a comfortable, chatter-free ride. With its snappy
sidecut, skiers will experience incredibly controlled
turn initiation whether cruising groomed runs, making
tight turns through the trees, or floating down a
pristine powder run. These innovative features are
exactly the reason NOLS Teton Valley decided to add
them to its arsenal.
Other ingredients to try in your cocoa:
• Nutmeg
• Coconut oil (a healthier alternative to butter)
• White chocolate chips
• Peanut butter
• Malt balls
• M&Ms
• Honey
Got a great backcountry recipe you’d like to share?
Send it to leader@nols.edu along with your name,
NOLS course and where the recipe was created. If
your recipe is chosen, you’ll get a spankin’ new copy
of the NOLS Cookery!
One Quiver, Ready to Deliver
Atomic Telemark Ski Will Dominate Your Alpine Arsenal
“Being a versatile, mid-fat ski, the Tacora caters
well to beginners, experienced skiers, and instructors,”
said Scott Palmer, issue room manager for NOLS
Teton Valley. “While they are slightly heavier than
what we were using, we feel the downhill performance
will far outweigh any extra work needed to push the
ski uphill when touring.”
The Tacora is also equipped with a soft tip and a
stiff tail, making it well suited for any telemark skier
seeking a lightweight, responsive all-mountain ski.
Whether you’re gearing up for another stellar ski season
or are just learning to “free your heel,” Atomic’s Tacora
telemark skis are worth a look.
For more information on the Atomic Tacora ski, visit
www.atomicsnow.com/atomic.php?id=64&s=102.
Got a great new piece of gear that you’d like to tell
other NOLS alumni about? Write to leader@nols.edu
and share your gear thoughts, questions and opinions.
If it ends up in print, we’ll hook you up with a
spiffy NOLS t-shirt or hat.