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MONTANA'S PREMIERE

CAMP COOK SCHOOL

In the heart of the 'ROCKY MOUNTAINS'

A Montana Camp Cook School that is a CUT above the REST!

ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL PARADISE VALLEY AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

40 miles from the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park, in the beautiful Paradise Valley where the famous Yellowstone River flows, it is the longest flowing undammed river in the lower 48. Blue ribbon trout fishing, the famous Chico Hot springs (HOTWADA), Montana Rodeos. This area is rich in Montana History. 10 miles south of Livingston, Montana the original entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

Lots of Beautiful Scenery

'MONTANA EMILY'S'

CAMP COOK SCHOOL

A True 'Made in Montana Product'

Dutch Oven cobbler delight

Do not slobber on your keyboard!

( Dutch Oven sourdough bread and fresh Montana Honey)

A 5th Generation Montana Cook

"Everything tastes better cooked in the clean and fresh MONTANA mountain air"

'Montana Emily'

will prove it and teach you how to cook it

Hello My name is Emily Bowers, I am a 5th Generation Montanan/Professional camp cook and Wrangler. I have been a camp cook for over 10 years. I grew up helping in my families' Outfitting business. My Great Great Grandma Billman cooked in various mining camps in the Paradise Valley, including at the famous Emigrant Gulch Gold strike. My Great Great Grandma Perry cooked on various ranches in the Shields Valley. My Great Grandma Drake was known for her melt in your mouth homemade rolls and jello cookies (secret recipe). Great Grandma Perry cooked for her large family and friends, she was also the Head cook at the Baptist Church camp up Mill Creek in the Paradise Valley ( I might add she was an excellent flyfisherwoman). Working with and helping my mother growing up, I learned how to cook, from some of the best cooks in the world for good Montana Ranch style and backcountry cooking, with a pinch of fanciness. I want to share my extensive knowledge and experience with you! Then you can get a position as a cook, or just learn more about camp cooking for your own pleasure and to entertain your family and friends.

There is nothing more gratifying than cooking and then watching people enjoy your good efforts! Preparing food with Montana love makes for good tips, too!

Good Food makes for Good Friends and Special Memories

THE GOLDEN RULE IN CAMP COOKING

'CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS'

2012 Spring Classes

Montana Camp Cook School

8 Day Class

Arrive May 27th - School starts May 28th - June 5th

Sunday Off

Includes:

Lodging in wall tents with wood stoves, cots, outdoor bathroom, outdoor shower house (just like a backcountry camp cooking job)

cooking supplies

A starter package for starting a new camp cooking job

$1800.00

$900.00 non-refundable deposit, balance due upon arrival

Get a group of potential cooks together

Come, learn and have some fun, too!

The Basics

Dutch Oven/Outdoor Class

4-Day

June 11-14, 2012 and August 27th - 30th

Arrive June 10th Class starts June 11

2nd Day - Morning Ride - Afternoon Cooking

3rd day - Cooking

4th Day - Ride - Afternoon Cooking

Includes the above accommodations

12" Dutch Oven and all meals

$950.00

$475.00 non-refundable deposit

$475.00 required upon arrival

'Montana Emily' was taught in the wilderness camp at an early age

You will learn:

Dutch Oven Cooking w/Briquettes and wood coals
Meat Smoking
Wood Stove Cooking
Open campfire cooking
Back Country Essentials
Menu Planning
How to plan your grocery list
Shopping
What it takes to plan for a large group
How to get along with clients and other employees (important)
Improvising (remember the grocery store is a long way away)
Forest Service/Grizzly Bear Camp Regulations
Camp tender skills (splitting firewood, hauling water, camp chores)
Pack Pannier Packing
Basic Horsemanship and light mule packing
Gear/supplies you will need
Vehicle Operation for mountain driving (you might have to put chains on the 4x4,do you know how??)