Norway Jan 2013 -Planning and Preparation

[Granite Head]

For boots, I'm probably going to be using my Wiggys packboots http://wiggys.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=96&CFID=15166253&CFTOKEN=82023391

Andy how do you find the sizing of these packboots? I mean are they sized to accomodate sock layers or do you need to "Size up".

PS Good luck with the trip guys, enjoying following this thread and preparation.

 

[Andy BB]

Andy how do you find the sizing of these packboots? I mean are they sized to accomodate sock layers or do you need to "Size up".

PS Good luck with the trip guys, enjoying following this thread and preparation.

If anything they are sized large. I normally take a 10-10.5, so went with the US 12 (UK11). And still have plenty of space with 2 pairs of thickish socks on!

 

[Granite Head]

If anything they are sized large. I normally take a 10-10.5, so went with the US 12 (UK11). And still have plenty of space with 2 pairs of thickish socks on!

Thanks Andy, I'm 9.5-10 UK so a US11 (UK10) sounds like my size.

 

[Varangian]

Temperatures has been dropping the last couple of days, but it's still very icy. If we could get some snow now, it would be very nice.
I haven't been out in Nordmarka lately, but I live in Oslo. It should be even nicer (colder) out there.

I mentioned this in my introduction thread, but I'll say it again. If you need someone to contact while in Oslo, just PM me before you leave UK. I'm also off this week, so maybe I'll get around doing a recce... No promises though, you know real life and stuff...

 

[MartinK9]

Temperatures has been dropping the last couple of days, but it's still very icy. If we could get some snow now, it would be very nice.
I haven't been out in Nordmarka lately, but I live in Oslo. It should be even nicer (colder) out there.

I mentioned this in my introduction thread, but I'll say it again. If you need someone to contact while in Oslo, just PM me before you leave UK. I'm also off this week, so maybe I'll get around doing a recce... No promises though, you know real life and stuff...

Thanks for the update, and for the offer, less than two days to go now.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Thanks for the update, and for the offer, less than two days to go now.

Itll be alright on the night. I have sacrificed a fine bottle of Bordeaux to ensure jack frost lays on a big chill and extra white stuff

 

[Varangian]

Good thinking BareThrills ;-)

 

[Andy BB]

Hmm - I'm beginning to think I really ought to start packing properly now, and work on the sledge/pulk I'm also thinking that i really should have found time to put up my new tent to ensure no horrendous rips in it, and burnt in the stove (and much more importantly, the 10ft Ti stovepipe) before I go - ah well, nothing can go wrong, surely....................

 

[MartinK9]

Hmm - I'm beginning to think I really ought to start packing properly now, and work on the sledge/pulk I'm also thinking that i really should have found time to put up my new tent to ensure no horrendous rips in it, and burnt in the stove (and much more importantly, the 10ft Ti stovepipe) before I go - ah well, nothing can go wrong, surely....................

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[Karl82]

When do you fly out Andy?


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[Wayland]

Shouldn't you guys be getting some sleep?

 

[Twodogs]

Were getting used to being awake to keep the wood burner going

Twodogs

 

[Andy BB]

When do you fly out Andy?


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Friday 9am.......

Was going to get stuck in this am, but wife wanted to go to shops, and still in "Dad Taxi" mode for daughter

 

[Varangian]

It's looking better weather-wise now. We had some snow last night, but it's quite mild temperatures again.
I'll take a quick trip up to Sognsvann now and give you an update later.

 

[GordonM]

[video=youtube;0A5t5_O8hdA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A5t5_O8hdA[/video]

Outstanding Sergeant Major! Thanks for bringing back great memories! :You_Rock_

Y'all have great fun!

Gordy

 

[Varangian]

Just got back from Sognsvann, and I think you'll be happy about the conditions up there. It's still mild, but seemed dry. Beware of invisible icy patches under the snow. It also gets dark quite early, bring headlamps!

 

[MartinK9]

Just got back from Sognsvann, and I think you'll be happy about the conditions up there. It's still mild, but seemed dry. Beware of invisible icy patches under the snow. It also gets dark quite early, bring headlamps!

Many thanks for the recce and the up to date info.

 

[MartinK9]

Outstanding Sergeant Major! Thanks for bringing back great memories! :You_Rock_

Y'all have great fun!

Gordy

Thanks Gordy, we will

 

[Skaukraft]

Any change of location?

 

[Karl82]

Thanks for the condition update. No no change of location plan yet I believe.


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