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Show Page 12 r Signpost Mountaineering 2. LZ7 1 i 1 3s 5 r 1 J UMNJveJ U UU r u- - V The Busclf label is where it all begins. Note the snowy, craggy peaks anixed thereto. They are the moun tains. : mm roi are the moun taineer. And this is an ad. The subject of which is selecting the proper gear for mountaineering. (It all fits together so nicely, doesn't it?) First and foremost, you'll need to pop the mountain top. For this task, faithful mountaineers use a church key. Secular mountaineers use a bottle opener. Don't be confused by these antics with semantics. Just remember, the opener is your primary tool. Be true to it and it will be true to you. Second, choose a glass. Here the options become immense. German steins, hand- blown pilseners, oldjellyjars, that cute little AST swTP ys:;w j v,:they do , because f J : " it's an excellent (Comfort is cruciaJ) I IT 3IIP Comfort is crucial. If you mountameer m public, pick a padded bar stool, preferably one that spins (to facilitate admir ing the scenery). At home, a com fortable chair or sofa will do. Rule of thumb: if it feels good, and the police don t seem to mind, do it. Then turn on the-tube or spin a tune or crack a good book. The choice is strictly between you and the dominant hemisphere of your brain. Of course , some mountaineers say the smooth, refreshing taste of Busch is entertainment enough. And thank goodness IT "S. f .... V f faithful mountaineers. ) V-VMr. Boffo mug you've i ; IX sce T rade; i' - Be adventurous. Experiment. Most mountaineers have a personal preference. You'll develop one too. Food is next. Proper mountaineering, not to mention proper nutrition, requires a smorgas bord selection of snacks: Some mountaineers have suffered from a potato chip deficiency a pretzel imbalance or other serious dietary defects. Plan ahead. b i i " r . r O v.-tney do, because f VV y it's an excellent jf ftT i .f ' Don't Just reach, for a beer. ru Head for the mountains. April 28, 1978 |