HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1976-03-10, Page 18Cross country skiing
-the fastest growing spor
participation in this sport,
For anyone the least bit active,
cross-country skiing should
present no problems - just an
enjoyable challenge. The basic
technique -- push and glide -
added to arm and pole
movements are all you need to
know to get off to a good Start,
Flowever, it is suggested that you
do a little practicing near h ome
possibly your local park -- before
embarking on any major tripS.
Don't overtire yourself or become
discouraged by tackling too big a
jaunt while still a novice skier.
Many good books and ski
journals are available at public
libraries for those who wish
detailed information. Here are
some . practical stiggestioias that
will allow you to go out tomorrow!
Equipment: . ,
The rule-of-thUmb for choice of
any crosscountry equipment is
lightness.
Skis:
* Wood offers the greatest
flexi: •
bility and holds wax best.
* Length of ski is determined
by standing flat on the floor
(shoes on) with arm fully
extended upright and fingers in
cup position. the skis should fit
snuggly into the cupped position.
Maximum length should not
exceed 7 feet (215 cm.).
* The th ree types of skis are:
racing, light touring and touring.
Light touring skis are ideal for
most Canadian conditions.
Pales:
* Bamboo poles are least
expensive and perfectly
adequate.
* Poles should reacts your
armpit when standing in your
boots without your skis.
Boots-:
* Boots should feature moulded
soles that are standardized to fit
bindings.
* When the boot is laced, it
should feel snug with 1/4 " to 1/2 "
free space at the toe. Wear one
very light pair of wool socks and
one regular pair of wool socks to
fit boots when you .buy them,
Bindings:
* Toe bindings with a set
pins which are clamped down by
front lever are the most popula
There are many excellent brand
Clothing:
* As you ski cross-country, yc
increase your circulation an
need an adjustable clothit
system. The answer is layers
light clothing that can be remove
and that will not restrict free ar
and leg movements.
* Wool (for socks, and sweater
and cotton (for underwear) ai
fibres that breathe and alto
moisture to escape. ,
* Synthetic stretch blends ai
ideal for outerwear.
* Pullover tops with larg
centre potkets (for snacks, wa
etc.; are a good design.
* Glo;Tes make it easier to gr
poles.
Enthusiasm and a desire to be
fit and enjoy nature are the only
perequisites for cross-country
skiing. The proof is the growing
,number of Canadians who have
added a new richness to their
winter lives while increasing their
personal fitness level through
Cross-country skiing is a
continuous form of exercise and
you are continally burning
calories. In order to provide the
body with quick energy, foods
such as raisins and other dried
fruit, sweetened chocolate, and
nuts are often brought along. If
you are planning to enjoy more
than two hours on the trail, you
will need a more substantial food
supply, and this can include ready
'o eat wieners or other nutritious
Aoke4 sausage products.
* Pack food such as compact
breads (pumpernickel, rye or
date-nut); lightweight tins of
sandwich spread, or cooked
meats, and small, chewy cookies
that won't end up a heap of
crumbs in the bottom of the
knapsacks. ,
* Hot drinks can be made from
instants plus boiled snow (if clean
snow and fire are available).
Lightness should be the
overriding factor in determining
what kinds of foods , and
containers are brought along. Of
course, nothing tastes better
under the open•sky than a lunch
loaded with homemade goodies --
and roasting wieners over an
open fire. Trailside menus have
been designed to include foods
from each of the five food groups.
One is suitable for knapsack
travellers, the other could be
enjoyed when the gang gathers
over an open fire or stove after
any outdoor activity such as
skiing, hiking or snowmobiling.
All are simple to m ake but need
advancer planning and packing.
Lunch on-the-Go
Portable Bean & Wiener Soup
Hearty Salami Sandwiches
Whole Gerkiris or Dill Pickles
Crosscountry Cookies
Fireside Meal
Raw Carrots, Celery Sticks
Camper's Casserole*
Rye Bread
S'Mores*
Apple Cider
Portable Bean & Wiener Soup
2 10 oz. cans condensed bean
soup
2 10 oz. cans water
4 - 6 wieners
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1-2 teaspoons prepared mustard
(to taste)
Dash Worcestershire Sauce
Dash hot pepper sauce
Combine soup and water in
saucepan over medium heat. In
another saucepan, place wieners,
covering generously with water
and boil vigorously for five
minutes.Drain wieners, cut into
bit-size pieces, and add to soup
with brown sugar, molasses,
nanStard and sa.uces. Simmer for
five minutes. Serve piping hot to
four hungry skiers.
Soup can be packed in a
wide-mouth thermos.
CrossCountry Cookies
V2 cup butter or margarine
V2 cup creamy-style peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
I cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
Vs cup milk
I teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted all purpose flour'
I teaspoon baking. soda
4 Cup sernisWeet chocolate' chips
2J-1 cups cl nick oats, uncooked
18 BRUSSELS POST,
If you missed the local news on television
or radio last night, this newspaper gives
yo:J an in-depth report on what's happen-
ing. And, take your time; we wouldn't
want you to miss anything.
Newspapers deliver the loCal story.
CANADIAN COMMUNITY
NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION
REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY PRESS OF CANADA
MARCH 10, 1976
1/2 cup raisins
Beat butter, pearnit butter, and
sugars together until creamy.
Blend in eggs, milk and vanilla.
Sift together flour, baking soda,
and dash salt. Add to creamed
mixture; blend well. Stir in oats,
chocolate chips and raisins. Drop
by tablespoonful onto ungreased
cookie sheet. Bake in 350° oven
about 15 minutes. Makes 3%
lozen cookies.
If you were somewhere-else last night and
missed the news on television—tough
luck! As you,know, it's not replayed for
late arrivalsS.
Television and radio miss .a lot of local
news reporting, compared to newspapers.
Your local newspaper's prime reason for
being is-to present the news with strong
emphasis on local news.
Newspapers' are local. Your local news
paper is the news source with maximum
local identification and maximum cover-
age.
More than any other news medium, the
local newspaper is identified with your
community and is relied upon by almost
every family in your town,
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