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The “Jean Duczek Memorial Vintage 1979 HIking Sandwich”
thin slices of ham and turkey, Dijon mustard, Bick’s baby dill pickle sliced very thin, day-glo orange slices of bargain cheddar, and the secret ingredient, a spoonful or two of carrot and cabbage creamy coleslaw (for moisture AND crunch!).
From: Robin Duczek
Location: Looking down from Lake Oesa near Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park, BC
About the sandwich:
My mother had a long standing ambition to hike the beautiful but exclusive Lake O’Hara region in Yoho, but never realized her goal before she died at the age of 52. I hiked for many years with my mom as a kid and teenager, and eventually moved out to Toronto, but had the opportunity to return to BC recently and successfully jumped through all the hoops to get a day-use quota seat on the access bus for Lake O’Hara. I brought with me two identical Vintage 1979 Hiking Sandwiches, exactly as prepared by my mom: cheap-ass Carl Buddig paper thin slices of ham and turkey, Dijon mustard, Bick’s baby dill pickle sliced very thin, day-glo orange slices of bargain cheddar, and the secret ingredient, a spoonful or two of carrot and cabbage creamy coleslaw (for moisture AND crunch!). All ingredients were purchased at a Co-op supermarket in Calgary, the sandwiches were prepared in my hotel room near Field, BC the night before the hike. The only substitution was multigrain kaiser rolls for white ones, but if multigrain kaiser rolls had been available in Calgary in 1979, I am completely confident my mom would have used them. Simple and delicious.
The ‘Morgan’
sandwiched in an idividual sized baguette: avocado, honey ham, cheddar, mayo, salt & pepper, and a generous layer of Munchies (for crunch)!
From: Sophie
Location: The Lions, Lions Bay, BC
About the sandwich:
The Classic Morgan: sandwiched in an idividual sized baguette: avocado, honey ham, cheddar, mayo, salt & pepper, and a generous layer of Munchies (for crunch)!
The view may not have been much that day, but the sandwiches sure made the hike worth it!
The “Castle Chicken and Dijon”
From: Adrian Bostock
Location: Big Paradise, Tyax Lodge. BC
About the sandwich:
I am not 100% sure of the pedigree of this sandwich. Chicken, swiss, dijon for sure, looks like rye bread?. Bought from Tyax Lodge, made by Anna the chef. Brad looks content eating it was we neared Castle pass and sat down for a bite.
The ” Chilianne Lime McMuffin”
From: Steph Lewis
Location: New York Lake
About the sandwich:
Chili-Lime hummus, broco sprouts, and baby greens on a homemade english muffin. Induced a post-meal fatigue session by New York Lake, a perfect way to spend an afternoon.
The “Cali Crystal Range Sammy”
cheddar and fresh mozzarella sandwich with avocado and pesto
From: Kim Wyatt
Location: Lake Aloha, Desolation Wilderness California
About the sandwich:
A fabulous two-cheese (cheddar and fresh mozzarella) sandwich with avocado and pesto, perfect for rock-hopping at altitude under the gaze of Pyramid Peak.
The “Timmy’s Groaner”
Sliced smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, fresh green leaf lettuce, sliced tomato. Chipotle and Mayo. Served on an Asiago Cheese and Sundried Tomato Bagel
From: Leigh McClurg
Location: High on Mount Robie Reid, BC, Canada
About the sandwich:
Called the Timmy’s Groaner as this is the sound the Cashier usually makes at whichever Tim’s I happen to visit when I ask for a “Turkey Bacon Club” and then say “… but, I need to make changes to it”.
Ingredients: Sliced smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, fresh green leaf lettuce, sliced tomato. Chipotle and Mayo instead of Honey Mustard. Served on an Asiago Cheese and Sundried Tomato Bagel instead of a Soft Bun.
Delish! Always hits the spot.
The “Prociutto n’ Swiss Special”
Prosciutto, Swiss, on a wheat Bagel
From: Ben
About the sandwich:
Prosciutto was on manager’s special at the QFC in Enumclaw, as well as kinda fancy swiss cheese. Simple, delicious, and nutritious on a wheat bagel for a ski descent of the Fuhrer Finger on Mount Rainier!
The “Donner Summit Cragwich”
Turkey hummus and kale on a torta bun
From: Paul
Location: Donner Pass, Sierras, California, USA
About the sandwich:
Turkey hummus and kale on a torta bun in the shade on a hot day of cragging.
The “Gluten Free Turkey Bacon Bagel”
Homemade Montreal style gluten free sesame bagel filled with a turkey sausage, bacon, avocado and red pepper hummus
From: Sarah
Location: Spearhead Glacier, Whistler BC
About the sandwich:
This sandwich was delicious!! I baked the Montreal style gluten free sesame bagel and filled it with a turkey sausage, bacon, avocado and red pepper hummus. Enjoyed it in the middle of the Spearhead Glacier in the sun. An epic day with wonderful friends!
The “Carpathian Vegetarian Sandwich!’
Ukrainian. Vegetarian. Happy.
From: Taras Polatayko
Location: Bila Kobula, Carpathian Mountains
About the sandwich:
Ukrainian. Vegetarian. Happy.
The “DC Delicatessen”
Smoked chicken breast, ample amounts of provolone cheese, spring mix greens, topped with a liberal serving of coleslaw on a mini-baguette.
From: Dave
Location: Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Forest, Virgina, USA
About the sandwich:
Smoked chicken breast, ample amounts of provolone cheese, spring mix greens, topped with a liberal serving of coleslaw on a mini-baguette.
Devoured this treat on top of a boulder overlooking the patchwork farms of beautiful Virginia, USA.
The “Alaskan Halibut-wich”
Teriyaki Halibut Sandwich with Pesto
From: Neil Waggoner
Location: Summit of Bird Peak in the Chugach, AK
About the sandwich:
Glorious day in the Chugach, ate two of these halibut sandwiches while taking in the glory. Feels good to be home! I believe sandwich was enjoyed before a first decent.
The “Top of the East”-wich
curried chicken salad – complete with green onions, raisins and almonds
From: Derek
About the sandwich:
My wife made me this sandwich with curried chicken salad – complete with green onions, raisins and almonds. Tasted great after a long hike.
The “Swiss Banger”
Wheat bread, Butter, Mustard, Onion, Red pepper, Tomato, Ham, Brie, Camembert, Some other delicious mystery cheese.
From: Nicholas Sills
About the sandwich:
Wheat bread, Butter, Mustard, Onion, Red pepper, Tomato, Ham, Brie, Camembert, Some other delicious mystery cheese.
It tasted Awesome. I felt good while eating it and washed it down with some beer. You can see the outline of our pristine touring lines the background. Banger of a day!
The “Veggie Veggie Pow Pow”
looks like peppers onion tomato cheeeeeese (mmmm) and alfalfa sprouts or something, on wholewheat bread
From: Nina
Location: …it’s a surprise; we found good snow and had the place to ourselves
About the sandwich:
Without enough quality condiments in the fridge to construct a good sandwich we made a visit to the wonderful Mt Currie Coffee Co. en route to the Duffey. Admittedly the heart didn’t leap when all they had left was the veggie option (“…er can we add bacon?…”) but turns out it was soooo taaaasty! Can’t even remember taking the time to look at the ingredients so study the photo – looks like peppers onion tomato cheeeeeese (mmmm) and alfalfa sprouts or something, on wholewheat bread. The consistency was the perfect amount of bread to stuff ratio so it wasn’t too dry or too squishy. 10 out of 10.
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