Cooking with Nutnfancy: Breakfast on Mountain Top

Published on January 12, 2013
Duration: 49:57

This video details a challenging winter breakfast expedition to Ensign Peak, Utah, by Nutnfancy and TacticalDoodle. They faced extreme winds and cold, testing the performance of MSR Pocket Rocket stoves and GSI Outdoors cookware. Despite the difficulties, the experience of cooking with a view was deemed superior to indoor cooking.

Quick Summary

Nutnfancy and TacticalDoodle faced extreme winter conditions, including 35 mph winds and 7°F wind chill, while attempting a summit breakfast on Ensign Peak, Utah. They tested MSR Pocket Rocket stoves and GSI Outdoors cookware, finding winter cooking significantly harder but more rewarding than indoor cooking due to the views.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Winter Hike to Ensign Peak
  2. 03:24Summit Cooking Setup & Menu
  3. 06:10EDC Knife & Stove Gear Check
  4. 08:03Battling Extreme Wind & Cold
  5. 11:48Gear Performance Review
  6. 14:40Final Thoughts: Winter Cooking

Frequently Asked Questions

What challenges did Nutnfancy face while cooking breakfast on Ensign Peak?

Nutnfancy encountered significant challenges due to extreme winter conditions, including 35 mph winds and a 7°F wind chill. These elements made maintaining stove heat and cooking efficiently very difficult, requiring them to find sheltered spots.

What camping gear was tested during the winter cookout?

Key gear tested included MSR Pocket Rocket stoves for heating, GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Soloist cookware, a Spyderco Stretch folding knife for food prep, and a Nalgene Cantene for liquids, all under freezing conditions.

What was the menu for the summit breakfast?

The menu featured Honeyville dehydrated hash browns, thick-cut maple bacon, eggs, griddle toast, tortillas, and Mexican hot chocolate. The focus was on hearty, quick-to-prepare meals suitable for cold weather.

How did Nutnfancy compare winter outdoor cooking to indoor cooking?

Nutnfancy concluded that winter outdoor cooking is substantially more difficult than cooking in a kitchen due to environmental factors. However, he found the overall experience superior due to the rewarding views and sense of accomplishment.

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