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14
THE
Leader
RECIPE BOX
Apple Bombs
Submitted by Nat Drucker, ADR 06/25/07
INGREDIENTS
4 apples (we tried Fuji and Granny Smith)
4 Tbsp. butter
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
SUPPLIES
Aluminum Foil
A nice bed of hot coals
A knife
Fifteen-year-old Wyoming Adventure grad Nat
Drucker suggests this recipe for a first night
dessert with kids. We suggest it as a surprise treat; exciting
their taste buds can be key to unlocking a memorable
trek into the outdoors. The kids can easily be
involved in the prep, and the extra weight of a few apples
is worth it for these sweet and gooey delights.
To avoid a huge mess, slice the apples in half so
that the goo stays cradled in the core while eating, or cut
them into slices and lay them out on the aluminum foil.
If traveling in areas where fire is not an option,
consider slicing the apples and sautéing them in your
fry bake, sprinkling the brown sugar and cinnamon on
top. Taste-testers described it as “apple cobbler without
the crust” and “perfect for a winter camping treat.”
Apple Bombs passed the kid test through NOLS
daughters Lottie and Hannah Smithson.
GEAR ROOM
Warm and Dry
Gear to Defend Kids
Against the Elements
BY MEREDITH HAAS, NOLS PUBLIC POLICY INTERN
When the snow starts to melt and warm weather
starts to creep upon us, a sense of restlessness
sets in as the sun lingers longer, beckoning us to play.
This is especially true for children.
Warmer weather, however, brings April showers
before May flowers. Don’t let a little rain dampen your
family outings. Whether your kids are first-timers or
mini Paul Petzoldts, make sure they’re geared up for
fun out in the elements.
“Don’t expect tolerance for adversity from a
small kid for any extended period of time,” said
NOLS grad Barrett Green. “A bad experience can be
hard to overcome.”
A jacket like the Sierra Designs
Hurricane Parka is a great gear option
as a double-layer waterproof,
breathable parka downsized for
kids. It packs into its own attached
pouch that is easily accessible
in case of sudden
downpours. This is a good
piece of gear if you are spending
DIRECTIONS
1) Get a fire going.
2) Core each apple like a Jack o’ Lantern.
3) Fill apple with LOTS of butter, brown sugar and
cinnamon. Pack it in and fill to the top.
4) Wrap apple in tin foil and place in hot coals.
5) Leave them in the coals for about 15-25 minutes,
rotating every 5, until the apple is smushy and
oozing with buttery sugary goodness.
6) Unwrap, let cool for a moment, and dig in!
Serves 4.
Got a great backcountry recipe? 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 copy of the NOLS Cookery!
a considerable amount of time outdoors, but you may
opt for a lighter, water-resistant jacket for short trips
and light showers.
One of the most important NOLS rules for traveling
outdoors is keeping good care of your feet.
Warm, dry feet can mean the difference between a bad
and a good trip.
For kids, Kamik Stomp
Rain Boots are ideal for puddle
jumping and hiking in the mud.
The Stomps are 100 percent waterproof
and lightweight for
easy mobility.
Of course, no matter
what line of defense you
choose, kids will always find a way of getting
wet. It is therefore crucial for you to keep extra underlayers
and socks on hand.
“The key to camping in rain with kids is underlayers
so that they are warm even when wet,” said
NOLS Executive Director John Gans.
Make sure that your children are properly outfitted
so that the fun doesn’t stop, even if some unexpected
weather comes your way.
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.
Joanne Kuntz
BOOK REVIEW
REVIEW BY DIANE SHOUTIS,
NOLS ALUMNI COORDINATOR
Wyoming Road
& Recreation
Atlas
©2008 Benchmark Maps
If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, just
getting in the outdoors takes some research—
usually involving maps. There are road maps,
public lands maps, and topographic maps. For
car campers, backcountry trekkers, hunters, or
motel dwellers, a new series of atlases provide
useful details about a growing number of Western
states—including Wyoming.
New for 2008 is the 95-page, oversize-format,
field-checked Benchmark Maps Wyoming
Road & Recreation Atlas. Though it’s not suitable
for backcountry navigation, this cutting-edge
atlas will help you find campgrounds, two-track
roads, peaks, GPS information, rest areas, and
hard-to-find forest access options.
Let’s face it, we all use a vehicle to get to
our favorite trailhead and a good road map
often comes in handy; however, how often
does a road map offer so much in the way of
getting off the actual road?
Whether you are a long-time resident or
native of Wyoming, or a first-time visitor, you will
find the Wyoming Road & Recreation Atlas
incredibly useful. And keep an eye out for Benchmark
Maps’ growing list of title states, including
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Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
Benchmark state atlases are available for $22.95
from www.benchmarkmaps.com, “the map company
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