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Show m 6 RV SHOW Saturday, May big, the feet are allowed lo slide forward until Ihe entire foot becomes an immobile, pulsing and finally, numb, club hoots that ale too tlglil will cut off circulation C'oplry News Service Most experienced hikers believe that Ixxits are al I he top on the priority list They're on the feet almost all the waking day They are what separate one's pink, delicate arches and bones from jagged, triangular pieces of granite and shale They can't be rented and on rain slippey rock they can pros ide a toehold your toes cannot Trips up the mountain are easier than down, when the toes are jammed forward for hours In shoes that are too Somebody else's bools, even If Ihe person is the same sue as you will In' bioken in with their foot to conform shape, but not youis So one must buy boots They should be reasonably stiff, lo prevent the fool from flexing freely while it's balancing on a pointed rock The soles ought to he made of Vibram, a super rubber that's cleated for grabbing power Vibram can be found on Ihe bottom of some construction worker's boots, and those bouts can be seen on the feel of some dedicated hikers They aie usually not as rigid as hiking boots but they'll do as long as they don't pinch They're somewhat cheaper than hiking boots, coming in al around til.1) for a good pair Hut they're less likely to be padded than hiking limits, a beserious consideration cause the padding tends to mold the slim to (tie foot after use Boots ought to be broken in somewhat before the trip A quick way that some purists frown on and others say is OK is to dump them in water and wear them wet for awhile After drying (away from direct heat) they should be waterproofed with a silicone spray or waxes or oils that are available on the market (axid hiking boots start at around $50 Next on the priority list is the backpack Cheap ones are often one size and carry poorly designed hip belts that can cut circulation and single stitching that can rip Packs packed ing and ing, the point The are generally to the point of burstthe weaker the stitchearlier the breaking good news is that packs can be rented from mountain shops, and ought to be if one has never used one CN-400- an compies-siorelease device, fiont disc biake. and fat 16" leai tire. In addition, the spoity GN 400 comes with a plush step seat and mag-typwheels. Like Motors has the hottest newcomers on the stieet scene . . . the newGN 400and400X. These sleek singles aie low priced, stieet machines. But don't let the economy fool you . . . theyie loaded with featuies. Davis Starting from $1I OOO MmJM For the GN400X The Performer. occupants somewhat warmer and less lonely. Warmer, and slightly more expensive bags are stuffed with something called a miracle synthetic. DAVIS MOTOR & SERVICE North Main That way, the novice can put off the $65 to $100 purchase and learn after several trips what it is he wants from the pack he'll eventually buy. Of equal importance is the sleeping bag, which can also be rented but which doesn't take much reasoning power and experience to fit to the body,. Good dacron-fillebags can be had for $50 and are comfortable down to, say, 25 degrees. Some bags match when zipped together, keeping the SUZUKI 51l980 159 m' and carry Cook 17, 1980 Avoid the empty Choosing the essentials By BOB DOKN f HELPER Polar-guar- 3 $120 Goose down is supreme It compresses when stuffed into a bag. and then springs back By KARLA VALENTINO Copley News Servlet lo high fluff A good goose down bag weighing under five pounds protects down to 15 degrees and costs $200 And than there's nothing quite so frustrating as trying lo sleep in a loo-ho- t bag, alternately spending the protect against all three, thereby cutting down on the clutter and bulk of your pack. parka with hood stuffed with, yes, goose down, and made from a water resistant blend of nylon and cotton will cost, A three-poun- conservatively, $115 Together with a $40 pair of pants from the same material, a person so clothed could walk through a cold, wind-driverain wearing little else underneath. But a $25 wind shell over your old wool sweater would work nearly as well. Long ponchos that fall to the knees and are spacious enough to cover your pack as well as your body, can be had for$ll and keep you dry, though not necessarily warm. People wear all kinds of clothes on the trail. Those who wear jeans generally wear them on one trip only. When they get wet, they take a long time to dry. And remember: the kind were made for riding horses, not walking, and they chafe after a few miles the kind look good in the disco but don't have pockets and are likely to feel tight. Wool shirts are traditional as well as sensible they ran be opened for cooling and protect against a light mist. (Lmin) each) tuna in vegetable oil to tsp. salt cup grated Gruyere cheese to cup butter or margarine When you're on the road in your RV, good nutrition need not be sacrificed. Pickup foods or a quick-stomeal can be high in calories, but low in nutrients. Try c, 1 ideas these and avoid the "empty calorie'' rut. Serve hot Ham Meatloaf night unzipping to cool off and zipping back up to warm up Next on the priority list are the items of shelter, both the kind that are worn and the kind that are lived in Heres where the most flexibility ran be exercised and ttie most economies discovered What ought to be understood about clothing is there are three adversaries cold, wind and rain and if you want to spend a lot of money you can buy garments that Special Omfroducflory Flyornsj) calorie rut They run fiom roughly $70 to sandwiches with chihed over slices. 2 eggs 1 cup orange juice 4 tsp. salt to tsp. dry mustard 4 tsp. pepper ruin vacation plans to cup minced onion costs, there are no surprises in the form of unexpected expenditures. If you are traveling by family desticar, selecting a one-sto- p nation, such as a resort that offers a variety of recreational activities, will reduce the need for using the car to get around. A metropolitan area, a beach or mountain resort with good public transportation and sightseeing services are even better choices. n Radius travel Most people have only a vague idea of interesting things to do and see in the vicinity of their own city, much less within a radius of 100 miles or so. A good way to explore dose 'lies is lo apply wh,ii Amcnc.m Automobile calls the "radius iravel " ll means systematiconcept cally investigating all the recreawithin a tional possibilmes geographic circle. top shape Start out by having your car's engine thoroughly tuned. An engine will drop mileage drastically and will greatly increase the amount of pollution coming from the vehicle. Have the oil and oil filter been changed lately? Dirty oil or a low oil level can seriously damage your engine and rob you of gasoline mileage. Also, its important to use the weight recommended by the manufacturer for your car. Make certain the front end is properly aligned and wheels are balanced. Poor alignment is like driving with the brakes on and will reduce gas mileage. Keep tire pressure to manufacturers specifications. ores reduce fuel economy. They also wear down n at the edges. However, cuts tire contact with the road, and that is a safety hazard. Are your brakes adjusted? Do they both grip and release properly? Brakes that drag or grab unevenly are dangerous and increase gasoline consumpTravel light. Avoid extra tion as well. a to loads, keeping luggage The way you drive can make minimum. Every 100 pounds of a difference in how much gas reduces added weight gasoline you use. Tense, aggressive mileage by approximately two drivers generally are chronic percent. lane changers and must shift between the acIf possible, dont pack bag- constantly celerator and the brake. A car gage on roof racks. Roof-to- p uses a lot of fuel when acloads increase wind resistance that the engine must overcome, celerating. Steady driving patcontnbuting to additional fuel terns result in the best fuel consumption. economy. Start early in the day so Drive at a steady, constant minimize the need use to youll speed whenever possible. Pace your air conditioner and also your driving. Anticipate traffic the amount of heavy traffic you flow, looking well ahead to face. Plan meal stops to coinspot slowdowns and red lights. cide with peak traffic periods. Keep enough space in front of If you travel through urban you so you can adjust your rush-hou- r deYou'll not areas, try to avoid speed gradually. lays. only be driving safely, but Reduce your meal costs by using your energy efficiently at the same time. picnicking along the way. All Using these easy tips, you states have roadside rest and can be sure you'll be able to get and don't you picnic areas, all the gasoline you need at have to travel off the highway prices you can fit in your to find them budget. Relax, then, and enjoy Naturally, the car must be in your vacation! Heres a few breakfast ideas using foods that are ready lo eat or take little preparation time. tsps. grated orange nnd lb. ground hamL lb. 2 1 1 The high price of gasoline and the uncertainty of its availability m some pads of the country may require some changes in vacation plans this summer. And, because ol inflation, many families will be looking for ways to stretch their recrealion budgets. The energy crunch experienced last summer already has brought about a change in attitudes as to distance of travel. There are auindications that fewer families will be taking tomobile vacation trips, knowing that they will have lo he willing to pay as much as $1 .20 for a gallon of gas and still not know if they will he able lo get it. You determine the size of the However, there are many vacation trip, and manage to circle. Limiting the distance so can be made use less gasoline and money at that a round-tnthe same time. For example, on one tank of gas will take one tank of gas usually is away any worries about the avenough lo reach many attractive ailability of gasoline along Ihe vacation spots within any area. way. Bui never carry spare cans A nearby resort or campground of gasoline in the car! That is a can provide as satisfying a safely hazard you can definitely change as a similar one a do without. thousand or more miles away To further hold down travel from home. costs and save gasoline, look Consider gelling to your defor ways to plan motoring vacastination by either plane, train tions with friends, if there is or motorcoach and renting a car room for more passengers. while there. Many organizations, And, if there is more than one car in the family, you should of including auto clubs, offer discounts of up to 30 percent on car course use the one that gives rental rates through major rental the better gasoline mileage. firms. Flydrive packages, or other tours, are attractive to many vacationing Travel light families. Because of their left- HAM MEATLOAF Dont let gas crunch sealed-i- and make for dinner o In large bowl mix potatoes, onion, tuna, salt and cheese. In large skillet melt mixbutter. Add potato-tun- a ture and press firmly over bottom of pan. Cook over medium heat until a golden brown crust forms on bottom. Turn mixture (in several sections) with spatula and brown other side. Yield: Four to six servings. ground veal cups soft crumbs 2 bread BANANA YOGURT 1 1 Beat eggs with orange juice in large bowl. Stir in salt, dry mustard and pepper. Add onion and orange nnd. Add meat and bread crumbs and mix well. Pack loaf firmly into pan. Bake in 350 degree oven hours. Yield: Eight servings. 1 Peel banana, place in small bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in yogurt and orange juice. Cover and refrigerate. The banana yogurt may be eaten right away, but the flavor is better if refrigerated for an hour. Yield: One serving. 9x5x3-tnc- 1 is required for No oven these totable e Tangerine Balls. Just place in a covered container, chill and carry. SUNSHINE SYRUP Combine three cups light corn syrup with 12 ounces thawed, undiluted frozen concentrated orange juice. E 1 BALLS package (12 oz.) vanilla wafers, finely 2 crushed cups confectioners sugar TANGERINE 1 square EYE OPENER 1 2 1 1 (1 oz.) semi- 1 3 finely grated can (8 oz.) frozen concentrated tangerine juice, thawed, undiluted can (3to oz.) flaked coconut one-hal- f APPLE CORN MUFFINS 1 box (12 oz.) com muffin mix cup milk 1 egg 2 Red or Golden Delicious apples, pared and shredded or inch balls. Roll balls in coconut. Place in covered container and chill. Yield: Nine dozen finely chopped 2 Tuna, a staple for kitchens on wheels, is a real family favorite. The cans store easily too, without refrigeration. tbsps. brown sugar In bowl, combine muffin mix mix, milk and egg just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in apples. Spoon batter into 12 greased muffin cups and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake in TL'NA ROESTI 3 cups orange juice cup milk banana tsp. vanilla extract or 4 ice cubes Combine all ingredients in container of electric blender, Cover. Process one minute. Serve chilled in glass mugs. Yield. Four servings. In medium bowl combine wafer crumbs, sugar, chocolate and tangerine concentrate. Mix well and form into DRINK BREAKFAST sweet chocolate, 1 ripe banana container (8 oz.) plain or vanilla yogurt tbsp. orange juice cups shredded, sliced or chopped cooked potatoes oven to cup chopped onion cans (6to or 7 ozs. 15 to 20 minbrown. utes, until golden Yield: 12 muffins. 2 For the lowest price in Utah Kawasaki KX420 Call 472-314- 2 North of Helper on Highway 6 KZ1300 - Tburing RV Show to register and . . . 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