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INTRODUCTION:
The Bushcraft UK, Canoeing Scotland Expedition is a 7 day course led by uk guides/instructors. The course is a "no frills" low cost opportunity for members of the Bushcraft UK community to experience top of the range instruction in gorgeous Scotland.
During the course students will be expected to participate in routine tasks around the camp such as firewood collection, cooking and general camp duties.
The closing deadline for this Expedition is 10th May, we have to have it booked up by then or we will lose this opportunity.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course provider: Bushcraft Expeditions.
Maximum numbers: 14
Minimum age: 18 (17 if accompanied by an adult)
Date of Exped - 3rd - 9th October 2010
RV time TBA on the 3rd - Inverness airport
Drop off for travel home TBA on the 9th at Inverness airport
Accommodation: Attendees provide tents, sleeping bags etc.
Cost: £550
More information will be posted soon
As with all the Expeds and courses they're number dependent, if we get the numbers they go ahead, if we don't they'll get moved to another time slot.
This exped is fully inclusive: All canoe kit, meals, Instruction, local transfers etc (you provide your shelter and sleeping kit)
:canoe:
I'll be there boss
Spare seats in my car from Yorkshire but I only have a solo boat.
I'm sure you can take your boat but everything will be provided.
Are we looking at weekends or mid week Tony?
If a weekend, I'm in!
Simon
it will be a week long and we're looking at going from a Sunday to Sat
scrogger
14-01-2010, 12:43
Tally ho chaps!! im in.
gregorach
14-01-2010, 12:54
Sounds interesting...
count me in Tony, sounds good to me.. goodjob
Colin...
peds8045
14-01-2010, 13:37
I would be up for this depending on what time of the year it is.
I'm in Boss.
Depending on work (by then - as I hope to graduate from uni in August :D) ... Was planning to go to Scotland anyway, maybe I can stretch my stay :D
Hmmm how's Scotland like in September / Oktober? ... Must start a thread about that someday :D
Hmmm how's Scotland like in September / Oktober? ... Must start a thread about that someday :D
In a word .... changeable :)
Could be 20 degrees, t-shirt and shorts or it could be 5 degrees, thermals and full waterproofs.
or if your hard as nails -40c and in your swim trunks....:lmao:aint the weather you should worry about, at that time of year, its good cause the dreaded midgies are on their way out.....goodjob
colin
That's a definate maybe from me!!
Glen
Peterlee_Paddler
15-01-2010, 01:31
Very interested, dates depending.
peds8045
15-01-2010, 08:33
Although i have canoed in the past, many years ago in Canada on a four day expedition, i have not done any since then (about 25 years).
So would i as a beginner be allowed to attend this or will it be for experienced paddlers only?
Dates and costs have been added to the first post goodjob
I'm out I'm afraid - that's a school week:(
Simon
Graham_S
15-01-2010, 14:05
Sounds interesting, I wonder if Katy will mind postponing our wedding by a couple of days?
Maybe not, I think I'll just let this one slip.
Doh, mate...priorities....
Graham_S
15-01-2010, 14:54
Mind you, if I go canoeing, I'll save a fortune, as I won't have to pay for a wedding....
Hmmm....
bushcraftsman
15-01-2010, 21:53
I'm VERY interested in this, im assuming no prior canoeing experience is required? :)
bushcraftsman
16-01-2010, 00:11
I dont mean this to sound rude in any way possible, my dads asked me to ask what the price includes? and im just saying...thats irrelevant! we're going! :lmao:
Thanks
Would it be any cheaper if I brought my own canoe and equipment ?
Otherwise i dont think I can afford it.
Glen
The idea is that it's straight forward for all concerned, if we start getting into selecting bits that we want or don't want to adjust the price it gets complicated and those running the course will never really know what they've going to end up with, they know their kit, that it's in good nick, and what they can expect from it and anyone using it.
Also possibly interested, but don't have much paddling experience. Is that OK?
No Experience required guys, for this or the Canada trip ... or for any of the trips now I think of it!! :)
Woody
fred gordon
16-01-2010, 17:54
Can someone say where in Scotland the trip will b e going?:confused:
Completely understand the need to keep it as uncomplicated as possible.When I said I can't afford it I don't think its exspensive by any means, not when you compare it others it's just out of my budget.
I think I'll start saving for next year!!.......
Glen
im going for a clean sweep of bushcraft expeds this year, im in for this one too, boy will i have to be nice to wifey now!
alpha_centaur
17-01-2010, 19:41
Completely understand the need to keep it as uncomplicated as possible.When I said I can't afford it I don't think its exspensive by any means, not when you compare it others it's just out of my budget.
I think I'll start saving for next year!!.......
Glen
I'm thinking if I can forage ALL my food from now till then I might be able to afford it, if not I'll see you there next year.
Guys.
We are making a start on the planning for the different trips.
Can you add your names below ONLY if you are seriously up for this trip. This trip needs 14 people by the 10th May to run
Woody
Guys.
We are making a start on the planning for the different trips.
Can you add your names below ONLY if you are seriously up for this trip. This trip needs 14 people by the 10th May to run
(To add: just click the quote button and then add your name to the quoted list)
Woody
list of interested people
Coln18
roganspad
26-02-2010, 14:40
list of interested people
Coln18
list of interested people
Coln18
Roganspad
Machiavelli
26-02-2010, 19:03
Coln18
Roganspad
Machiavelli
Quick Question: I'm a poor swimmer and have never been in a canoe. Though I can certainly improve my swimming -- though I hope I wont need it -- for the trip, should I also look at receiving some basic instruction on the canoe?
Overlander30
09-03-2010, 11:39
What's the detail of the expedition? Where is it from/to?
What's the detail of the expedition? Where is it from/to?
And the instruction ? Canoeing, I'll take for granted. Beyond that: fire/fish/forage ?
hi - am interested - as last poster said - wanted to ask if this purely a canoeing exped or will we be learning / practicing any bushcraft skills along the way?
no worries either way - am still very interested and will know if i can come in the next few weeks.
great idea to organise these opportunities Tony - many thanks :You_Rock_
Sorry, missed a couple of posts there being away.
it's mostly canoeing with bushcraft there will be the opportunity of bushcraft practice and some instruction where it's needed.
Are we talking Loch Ness transit? Is it good at that time of year? I'm v interested just had to postpone an outer Hebrides exped next month.
How many qualified staff will there be and where is the trip location? Which company is it organising the trip?
How many qualified staff will there be and where is the trip location? Which company is it organising the trip?
It's Bushcraft Expeditions (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com/) Lee, not sure of the location but the RVP is Inverness airport so it's likely to Loch Ness east to west I reckon.
Are there any more details Tony / Woody ? It's getting close to the deadline date.
Guys,
Very sorry for the delay in getting more info up on this trip, Tony and I have been out of the country and up to our eyes (In it!!) for most of the year!!
The trip is still scheduled to go ahead on the dates stated and if we don't have the numbers required for these dates we will slip it to the right.
Further Details are below
Duration: 7 Days/6 nights (inclusive from arrival - departure)
Area/Route overview:
Forming the southern border of the Scottish Highlands the Great Glen Fault forms a natural line between the highlands and lowlands of Scotland. The Mountains, Lochs, Rivers and Canals of the fault form the ‘Great Glen way’ and makes up one of the four great long distance journeys of Scotland. The journey is approximately 80 miles long, can be covered on foot or by canoe and takes us through some of Scotlands finest scenary with the chance of seeing Deer, Otters, Eagles and a host of other wildlife in this pristine wilderness.
This timeless landscape hosts a wealth of natural beauty and on route we will take in Loch Linhe opening in to the Irish Sea, River Lochy, Loch Lochy, The Caledonian Canal, Loch Oich, River Oich, Loch Ness, River Ness and the Beauly Firth, opening on to the North Sea. All magnificent in their own right with a wealth of folklore and myth attached to each.
The Journey.
Starting out on Loch Linhe on the West coast we will cover all the basics of open canoeing and canoe safety before heading off on our self supported trip. The journey is approximately 80 miles long and runs with the flow of the rivers and canal, well within the capabilities of a novice paddler. On route we will wild camp and along the way we will learn the Bushcraft skills of the Scottish clans, foraging and fishing as we go before arriving at our destination. (No prior experience required)
Evenings: Bushcraft Workshops and free time
Staff
The trip will be staffed and instructed by Bushcraft Expeditions staff (Jed Yarnold and TBC) please see about us (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com/about.php)
Amendment to original post
The Meeting point will now be Fort William Railway station and the drop off will be in Inverness. Transfers can be arranged back to Fort William at cost.
For those still interested please add names to those in post # 35
These dates will slip and new dates posted if numbers are not met by the 10th May
Woody
I'm still up for it ...
Coln18
Roganspad
Machiavelli
Shewie
Sorry Guys!
This ones off due to the lack of interest. We will put up another date in the near future.
Woody
Sorry Guys!
This ones off due to the lack of interest. We will put up another date in the near future.
Woody
That's a shame Woody - please let us know what the next course would be though, as your Arctic one was excellent!
I'm interested in this but couldn't commit this year, I've done two Woodlore courses and don't have the time or money this year. Please don't feel dejected and please do offer this up agin next year.
kiltedpict
02-06-2010, 22:55
Would be more than up for it next year- too much going on with new baby, job, house and marriage!!
KP
If any one fancies watching our Tobeatic Wilderness Expeditions Video I have posted it here (http://www.youtube.com/user/woodybushex) 10 days of old world canoe travel and learning the local bushcraft, campcraft, tracking and wilderness living skills.
Its fairly large and in two parts, part II in the uploads to the right of the main screen .... so i would pop the kettle on whilst it loads!
I hope you enjoy watching as much as we enjoyed being there - an awesome location..... as Scotland didnt happen we are trying to gauge interest for going here for next years BCUK exped after the arctic ......
Woody.
Great vids Woody, looks a superb trip
Gailainne
29-06-2010, 22:21
I agree with Rich, looked like a really good trip, didn't look like you were suffering to much from the mozzies and black flies either, big bonus. Nice to see Jed back in his natural habitat :canoe:
Any details? ideas on cost, length of trip; days and distance etc. There looks like there's at least one portage, distances involved, terrain etc.
I see Supergirl Megan handled the double canoe portage with ease, as you would expect, that's a chunk of boat to be carting thru the forest tho, or anywhere else for that matter.
Also Woody glad to see you getting in touch with your inner-self, although a square weaved basket? :rolleyes:.
Seriously, great stuff, what was the wildlife like, I mean for photo opportunities, I presume in the 2nd video that was a series of beaver dams you were traversing? did you see them? what else did you come across.
Cheers
Stephen
Hi yah is it booked up yet as this sounds spot on. If there is a place or better still two places i'll have 'em please.
Cheers,
Mark
i...would..be..interested..if. .this..trip...comes..up..again !!...atb...allan
we're planning on this going ahead, it's going to be Autumn 2011, we'll get more info up early next year.
here's a list of some of the planned expeds http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63938