[philmont] This Takes the Cake...

Denise,

I did the bakepacker birthday cake on the trail in '04 and it was fun. I
agree, once in base camp there's precious little motivation to haul out the
backpack stoves when the bountiful harvest of the dining hall, ToTT, and all
of Cimarron awaits.

With a 4 pm departure from Denver, you've probably planned for lunch either
there or en route. If you're going with an NCAC contingent, it'll most
likely be at the Trail Dust Stake House (303-790-2420). At the airport
there's a host of options (http://www.flydenver.com/shops/food/index.asp)
including the Paradise Bakery and Cafe (Concourse B Mezzanine, (303)
342-6862, or Concourse C, (303) 342-6952).

I haven't done this, but this is what I'd try if I were in your situation.
See if you can arrange before you get to Philmont to procure one of the
ranger pound cakes upon your return from the trail. Bring a container of
Betty Crocker Indestructible White Frosting or equivalent with you (ok, it
doesn't say "Indestructible" but it is) along with one of those tiny dropper
bottles of your favorite food coloring and a pastry squeeze tube. At the
chosen time, frost the pound cake, reserving some of the frosting. Color the
remaining frosting a dark hue, then add appropriate "Happy Birthday" text to
the frosted cake.

Some balloons and candles take almost no space in your luggage and are a
nice extra touch. In '04 I even carried a small gift from the scout's
parents to present during our evening birthday party at Upper Bench. I get
to pull this stunt again next year when my own son will turn 16 on the
trail.

>Ched Hudson
Troop 994, Fairfax Station, VA
Philmont '67, '04, '06, '09 (807-O)

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  O Keepers of the Collective Wisdom,

  One of my scouts will turn 16 on the day we depart from Philmont for our 4
PM flight out of Denver. Her parents have asked about obtaining a birthday
cake for her en route or at the Denver Airport. I suggested we might
celebrate early at Philmont before the campfire.

  Does anyone know if they sell cakes the Philmont snack bar? How difficult
would it be to get one from town? Or, can you suggest a place at the Denver
airport that her parents might pre-order a cake?

  We have another scout celebrating her birthday on trail and I will be
carrying my trusty bakepacker and cake mix and peanut butter M & Ms (or
Reese's Pieces) to make her a cake on the trail, but once back in base camp,
am not sure anyone will want to fire up the camp stoves. Thoughts?

  I have fond memories of celebrating my 52 birthday on trail. The crew had
talked the commissary at Baldy Town out of some frosted oatmeal cookies that
my crew chief had carried hidden for 3 days and the rest of the crew proudly
presented me with the last two jalapeno cheese squeezers. What a
celebration!

  Thanks in advance,

  Denise Vowell
  Crew 574
  Philmont 04 & 08 (33 days!!!!)

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