Telemark History Trip - The Return (pic heavy) [Archive]

Twodogs

23-08-2010, 12:04

Following on from here:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57443

We're back, all kit unpacked, washed,dried and stored away, photos uploaded, so here we go:

1000hrs - UK Customs overall were not a problem with sharps the only thing they werent happy about was a bungee in hand luggage which was confiscated. Martin moaned for the rest of the trip.

Fantastic flight out of Liverpool from Ryan Air who got us used to Norway prices by charging £3 for a cup of tea.

Norweigan Customs saw our combats and said "welcome, off hunting? Have a nice trip." and we were away.

Repacked our kit in the Airport (Torp) and filled our waterbottles then caught the free bus down to the train station.

Train to Nottenden ( bought meths - Rod Spirit for the Trangias at the Petrol Station) then bus to Rjukan.

Arrived about 1900hrs.

Then followed a 3 Km tab, all uphill, and I mean uphill; to the cable car that would take us up to the Hardangervidda.

To our horror, we missed the last cable car up so the first night was spent at the Krossobanen (cable car)

http://www.krossobanen.no/

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Then we had heavy rain overnight, which made us pack up early and get into the cable car staging area, loads of history on the walls including a map of the Saboteurs Routes:

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At 0800hrs we boarded the cable car and headed up through the mist and Rain clouds, given us a true idea of the steepness that the saboteurs had to negotiate. It has to be seen to be believed:

Half way:

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At the top, maps were opened and the GPS fired up to mark way points as back up to the compases.

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In the Ray Mears Series " The Real Heroes of Telemark" they gave the impression that once at the top of the cable car they were on the top of the Plateau, this is not the case, there is a further 3 km climb before you reach this:

We stopped further on down the trail here:

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Not a bad spot

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A bit more walking got us to here and a brew stop:

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Finally reaching here:

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The lake we headed for was the only one with any tree cover which we hoped would give us shelter if needed. It turned out to be an ideal location for two days of lounging around like rock-lizards.

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Twodogs

23-08-2010, 12:06

The next day was just a full on admin day, drying kit and enjoying the scenery in stunningly hot weather.

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Late in the afternoon, an elderly couple who owned a cabin on the lake, came by on their way to pick cloudberries and advised us that there was heavy rain due the next day.

Points to note: If told by an elderly couple that there is heavy rain due the next day. LISTEN :)

The next Morning we packed under drizzle and set off for the the day's route:

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After about a Km it started to rain heavy, so we took shelter on a Porch to cook breakfast:

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Then the real rain started, Forrest Gump Styleee :yikes:

We knew that our days route provided us with no cover from the elemants whatsoever, so we took the decision to take cover and wait it out.

Luckily, we had passed an partially constructed cabin that was ideal, as it turned out, that was probably one of the best decisons made on the trip:

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After 6 hours and copious brews to ward off the chill, the wind direction changed and it was decision time Longboat or Mesquite

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Mesquite won, and with the clouds lifting we were back on our way.

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The next part of the Route took us off the main tracks and precise navigation requiring plenty of fixed points on route and double checking with each other.

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On the map several buildings shown were either not there just foundations or were derlict:

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We then started our descent:

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The picture above shows the edge of the Plateau with the clouds below us, as Ray might say - Fantastic.

We found a dryish level spot to pitch:

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Twodogs

23-08-2010, 12:07

Bright and breezy the following morning we started our descent back down to Vemork.

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Passing ants busy rebuilding their gaff:

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Stopping for brews along the way

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You can see why the owner built here:

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Looking at the map, the route we were going to take lead us through a swampy area, and with the heavy rains we decided against this and took a unmarked (on the map) trail down. This was marked with red T's painted on rocks and trees the whole route.

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The pictures do not really show how steep the descent really is and if you check out the Route map later on you'll have some idea. How those Hard men did this in the winter in deep snow, we'll never know.

Due to the amount of rain, all the streams which were passable on the trail, had now increased in flow and needed some careful crossing:

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Boots off, packs across:

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Point to note:

Foot Powder was worth it's weight in gold, don't leave home without it:

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Continuing our descent, we started to see more trees, and the valley below

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After a few hours we were greeted with a glimpse of the Powerplant and the Bridge:

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A further hour saw us reach this view:

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This wasn't the end, as we had a further 2 hours walking to reach:

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Twodogs

23-08-2010, 12:08

After a lot of hard walking, both with shredded feet from the steep descent, we limped smellily into the Museum:

Heavy Water barrel recovered from the Lake:

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Grass area was where the Plant stood before the Saboteurs blew it up:

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If you look up to the highest point that's where we stared our descent.

Memorial:

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Gorge climbed by the lads above - 150m down, 250m up in the snow. Brave, hard Men.

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We made our way back over the bridge to the bus stop and waited for 3 hours to no avail, we gave up and started walking towards Rjukan.

To our amazement a local Lady not only stopped, offered us a lift, but took us all the way to Mael.

There we camped next to the Railway line that was used to transport the Heavy Water. This gave our feet chance to recover for a day and for our kit to dry out.

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Off we went chasing history again, following the Railway Line to the Sister ship of the Hydro:

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Old Rail stock and boats helped you imagine this line in full use:

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We then brewed up whilst waiting for the bus into Notodden

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At Notodden we just set up by the Lake and relaxed:

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Twodogs

23-08-2010, 12:09

You'll be glad to hear this is the last installment...

Oslo and beyond,

Bus from Notodden into Oslo, put Bergans into 24 storage and went shopping for shiny stuff in XXL

http://www.xxl.no/

Then back on the bus to Torp, where I had camped on my first trip in the woods 150 metres from the Airport:

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Summary:

A very successful trip, well worth a visit and easily organised.

1. All the Norweigans that we met were very very helpful, some going well out of their way to assist us.

2. Rations - all did the job, but the Norweigan ones were far superior in taste, texture and quantity.

3. The 5 Ltr Ortlieb Bowls were multifunctional and worth carrying

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4. Foot Powder again needs mentioning.

5. Trangias - worked well in all weather conditions - Meths available at most Petrol Stations.

6. Reindeer Moss tastes Pants.

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Cheers for putting up with us two

Cliff and Martin

( standby for the 2011 planning stage for our next one)

JonathanD

23-08-2010, 12:15

I'm going to get no work done for the next hour or so.

Hold on, where did all the other parts go?

southey

23-08-2010, 12:24

FAAAAAAAAANTASTIC! great pics guys, thank you so much for sharing, and a great trip, welldone indeed.

JonathanD

23-08-2010, 12:25

Ok, worked it out now.

Great trip fellas, looks like you had a superb time. Can't see any of that moss getting eaten though.

That is a trip that I have to do sometime. Thanks for sharing it with us.

addo

23-08-2010, 12:37

Well done on the trip guys, glad you made it back safe, and thanks for sharing the trip with us. Some brilliant pictures too. Look forward to catching up for a chat.

nolightweight

23-08-2010, 12:48

Cracking stuff gents. Fantastic. :You_Rock_

Looking forward to the talk through and the tales and sagas.

PREPER

23-08-2010, 13:34

I enjoyed reading this, thanks,

PREPER........ :)

Tank

23-08-2010, 13:34

That was a fantatsic read, thanks for taking the time and effort to write that up. Looks like a cracking time. how are the feet feeling now?

T.

tommy the cat

23-08-2010, 13:56

Thanks for posting looks like a great trip.
Dave

Nat

23-08-2010, 14:08

Cracking photos and write up guys, looks like a very worth while trip.

slasha9

23-08-2010, 14:53

great pix and a great trip! well done guys!

MartinK9

23-08-2010, 15:20

Route taken on Parts 1 - 3:

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Davey569

23-08-2010, 15:21

Looks like and awesome trip guys. I really do envy you. Cant wait to have a chat with you the weekend.

southey

23-08-2010, 15:28

I was wondering if you would be able to do a simple breakdown of the costs? if that was ok.

MartinK9

23-08-2010, 15:35

I was wondering if you would be able to do a simple breakdown of the costs? if that was ok.

All in here:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57443

Roughly for each person:

£70 Return flight from Liverpool to Oslo
£100 estimated Return internal train and bus fares
£30 Travel insurance

Rations:
The Norwegian rats came from Ebay it was a lucky buy it now ,
Heres the Norwegian Rations website ,
http://www.drytech.no/old/?page_id=40
heres the Dutch rations ,
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/sh...me-733848.html
The British arctic rats came from ,
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51721
The British army boil in the bags came from Cliff, he had some left over from his last trip .
The cost of rations is £30 each or £5 a day

Then spending money on shiny things in Oslo and a couple of days Fresh Rations bought when we hit a town.

HTH

southey

23-08-2010, 15:45

Fantastic, thank you very much.

Shewie

23-08-2010, 15:53

Great read lads, hats off to you both.

Thanks for sharing the journey

launditch1

23-08-2010, 15:54

Yup, superb!Thanks for showing.Just looks ace!

shaggystu

23-08-2010, 16:59

thanks for that, really enjoyed the read, looking forward to the full story this weekend.

any chance of a kit list?

cheers

stuart

GordonM

23-08-2010, 17:28

Thanks Clff and Martin! Awesome!
What shiny things did you buy at XXL?

You have piqued my interest in the 1943 mission and am in search of more info!

Thanks,

Gordy

TinkyPete

23-08-2010, 17:34

Awesome pics and despite the foot problems looks like you had fun, Well put together and briefed (I don't expect anything less from the old Masters). Cann't wait to speak to you over the weekend to hear more tales over some liquid libations :)

decorum

23-08-2010, 18:13

Looks like it was a good trip - with some interesting tarpology goodjob

Do I espy a suitable new sig line? :lmao:

Norweigan Customs saw our combats and said "welcome, off hunting? Have a nice trip." and we were away.

Doc

23-08-2010, 18:16

Well done guys - fantastic trip. Beats a package holiday any day!

MartinK9

23-08-2010, 18:33

Thanks Clff and Martin! Awesome!
What shiny things did you buy at XXL?

You have piqued my interest in the 1943 mission and am in search of more info!

Thanks,

Gordy

Couldn't possibly say:rolleyes:

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6 Operations in total:

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Try here for a good overall perspective on what one of the Missions accomplished:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUfiMoY30ac

MartinK9

23-08-2010, 18:36

thanks for that, really enjoyed the read, looking forward to the full story this weekend.

any chance of a kit list?

cheers

stuart

Stuart, pretty much what we posted here:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57443

with a few tweaks

MartinK9

23-08-2010, 18:38

Looks like it was a good trip - with some interesting tarpology goodjob

Do I espy a suitable new sig line? :lmao:

A Fantastic Trip, tarpology due to availabilty of trees:rolleyes:

Could be :lmao:

MartinK9

23-08-2010, 18:39

Well done guys - fantastic trip. Beats a package holiday any day!

That it does Doc ;)

Teepee

23-08-2010, 19:08

Thanks for the report guys, awesome stuff :)

Tom R

23-08-2010, 20:31

Very nice reading and lovely pictures :) thanks for posting

Tom

woodspirits

23-08-2010, 21:30

brilliant! lots of lasting memories there fellas. really like the look of that low stone abode in the mountains :) see you the weekend guys

oslodunc

23-08-2010, 23:18

Excellent stuff there. Telemark is stunning.
Glad you found your way to xxl. Can be a treasure of a place sometimes.

sasquatch

23-08-2010, 23:44

Looks a brilliant trip guys, glad you enjoyed it. It's a real inspiration seeing the pics and realising it's not all that expensive, thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the tales round a camp fire...fantastic!

MartinK9

24-08-2010, 12:37

Thanks guys, those going to the Northwood Meet

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58808

will be bored before the weekend's out :lmao:

drewdunnrespect

25-08-2010, 00:50

balls wish i was going to the northwoods meet in stead of bloody scout camp anyways thanks for an ausome report and looks like an ausome time has been had

GordonM

25-08-2010, 16:20

Thanks for the sequence of events. I have found the book "Assault on Norway" at a local bookseller to further study. The shiny and wooden things look cool! How much Meths - Rod Spirit did y'all use for the trip? Are y'all satified with the performance of the Trangias on the trip. How did you sterilize your drinking water? How much water did y'all use daily?

Thanks,

Gordy

BarryG

25-08-2010, 17:42

What a cool trip & a well put together debrief. Nice one.

Twodogs

25-08-2010, 18:06

Gordy we used about two and a half bottles of meths over the time of the trip that was with two trangias on a lot , the trangias were fantastic for the trip with no problems taking them though customs :).

Most of the water was boiled for brews but some wasnt with no ill effects :yikes:..

Cliff

oslodunc

25-08-2010, 19:37

Very little chance of poisoning from water here. Oslo mains supply is from a lake with very little chlorine treatment. And it tastes wonderful!

mark wood

25-08-2010, 22:13

Wonderful stuff. Thanks for posting!

JonathanD

25-08-2010, 22:15

Very little chance of poisoning from water here. Oslo mains supply is from a lake with very little chlorine treatment. And it tastes wonderful!

I love that about Sweden. You can drink most of the fresh water over there. I wish it was so here.

MartinK9

26-08-2010, 16:45

I love that about Sweden. You can drink most of the fresh water over there. I wish it was so here.

mmmmm:naughty:

( standby for the 2011 planning stage for our next one)

See above :lmao:

johnboy

01-09-2010, 23:45

Hi,

I just looked at the photos again and got round to replying.

Looks like a fantastic trip I'm envious of your time away in Norway.

Nice photos and a good write up..

Choice..

John

Twodogs

02-09-2010, 09:53

Cheers John

The Cumbrian

04-09-2010, 15:06

Great blogg of a great trip.

I went ice climbing at Rjuken a few years ago, and we took a wrong turn on the way to one of the waterfalls that we planned to climb. After slipping and sliding through the woods, we donned our crampons and grabbed our ice tools to make progress. It was also much easier to reach the climbs in the gorge by abseiling off the bridge rather than walking down. It's realy good to see pics of the area in the summer.

Cheers, Michael.

MartinK9

05-09-2010, 01:20

Extreme Pilgrim

05-09-2010, 02:21

Thank you for posting your photos and I must say that it looks like you had a very good time on your travels. How were the prices in XXL compared to UK?

MartinK9

06-09-2010, 03:01

Thank you for posting your photos and I must say that it looks like you had a very good time on your travels. How were the prices in XXL compared to UK?

Thanks, a once in a lifetime trip for me. Cliff and I only bought items that are not available in the UK. Plus we got the tax back at the airport. :)

Extreme Pilgrim

06-09-2010, 04:46

Always good to get saving Martin.

Mistwalker

07-09-2010, 08:10

Fantastic read! I enjoyed this thread tremendously! Thanks for sharing.

Twodogs

08-09-2010, 09:50

Just to finish this off from a planing point of veiw below is my kit list for the trip and any mods for next time :cool:,

Bergen , Berghaus vulcan,
Jervens bag ...........Cheers John
Sleeping bag , Nanok 0
Hilleberg Tarp 10UL,
German army folding sleep mat,
Multimat 3/4 length
Guyline set with alpkit karabinas fitted,
Wash kit, pine tar soap, micro fibre cloth , foot powder, tooth paste and brush ,
Underwear x4
socks (decatlon) x4
T shirts x3
Spare trousers , light weight cotton
Water proof MVP jacket army issue,
Insect repelent , Nordic summer,
Mosie head net,
Swandri Extreme Shirt,
Trangia folding lantern , six tea lights ,
Knife , Bernine Garland, Bird and Trout ,
GPS
Mapcase with local area maps
Route card
Compass
Water filter
Milbank bag
Sigg 1 litre water bottle
1 pint water bottle
Ortlieb 5 liter folding bucket
Spoon Titanum
Army plastic kuksa
Hat Tilley , plus mearkat and wool hat (sleeping),
Walking poles
Gloves S95
Head torch (lidls) with fresh battiries
1 pair AA spare batts
Bog roll
Trangia 27
Camera
Sunglasses
Rations ( five day)
flip flops
ipod
Water proof Arktis dry bag for spare clothes
Passport
Tickets
E111 form
Cash
Water proof bag for above paper work .

All the kit worked but for the next trip ,

Candle lantern not worth carrying after a days walking its food , admin , sleep .

Knife replace with a stainless Mora as its lighter and wont rust :yikes:

Swandri Extreme shirt heavy and will be replaced with a fleece thats a lot lighter .

Map case army type DPM looks good but leaked this will be replaced with a orblieb water proof chart case .

Water filter kit would be removed ...

Looking forward to next years now :dancer:
http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv120/CLB-Twodogs/Norway%202010/P7270058.jpg

Twodogs

shaggystu

08-09-2010, 11:05

Just to finish this off from a planing point of veiw below is my kit list for the trip and any mods for next time :cool:,

Bergen , Berghaus vulcan,
Sleeping bag , Nanok 0
Hilleberg Tarp 10UL,
German army folding sleep mat,
Multimat 3/4 length
Guyline set with alpkit karabinas fitted,
Wash kit, pine tar soap, micro fibre cloth , foot powder, tooth paste and brush ,
Underwear x4
socks (decatlon) x4
T shirts x3
Spare trousers , light weight cotton
Water proof MVP jacket army issue,
Insect repelent , Nordic summer,
Mosie head net,
Swandri Extreme Shirt,
Trangia folding lantern , six tea lights ,
Knife , Bernine Garland, Bird and Trout ,
GPS
Mapcase with local area maps
Route card
Compass
Water filter
Milbank bag
Sigg 1 litre water bottle
1 pint water bottle
Ortlieb 5 liter folding bucket
Spoon Titanum
Army plastic kuksa
Hat Tilley , plus mearkat and wool hat (sleeping),
Walking poles
Gloves S95
Head torch (lidls) with fresh battiries
1 pair AA spare batts
Bog roll
Trangia 27
Camera
Sunglasses
Rations ( five day)
flip flops
ipod
Water proof Arktis dry bag for spare clothes
Passport
Tickets
E111 form
Cash
Water proof bag for above paper work .

All the kit worked but for the next trip ,

Candle lantern not worth carrying after a days walking its food , admin , sleep .

Knife replace with a stainless Mora as its lighter and wont rust :yikes:

Swandri Extreme shirt heavy and will be replaced with a fleece thats a lot lighter .

Map case army type DPM looks good but leaked this will be replaced with a orblieb water proof chart case .

Looking forward to next years now :dancer:
http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv120/CLB-Twodogs/Norway%202010/P7270058.jpg

Twodogs

cheers for that mate, really interesting, i do like a good list!

cheers

stuart

Twodogs

08-09-2010, 11:13

Thinking about it the millbank and water filter may be out as well :campfire:

johnboy

08-09-2010, 11:17

No Jerven bag on the list or did I miss it..?? It does blend into the terrain....

Twodogs

08-09-2010, 11:24

yep your right missed it off:viking:

That would be going :D

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv120/CLB-Twodogs/Norway%202010/P7250015.jpg

Twodogs

shaggystu

08-09-2010, 20:25

whilst we're picking holes......it's lovely to see that you're good enough with the bow drill these days to not carry any other form of firestarter, good work!

cheers

stuart

JonathanD

08-09-2010, 20:28

What issues did you have with your knives then guys? Noticed that Twodogs is replacing his with a SS Mora for the next time.

MartinK9

08-09-2010, 20:47

whilst we're picking holes......it's lovely to see that you're good enough with the bow drill these days to not carry any other form of firestarter, good work! cheers

stuart

Stuart as a smoker I had about 10 lighters on me or in my bergen, we both had ferro rods and back up rubber innertube and vaseline cotton buds. As there were no fires allowed between Apr - Sept the Meths stoves were all we needed to fire up. :)

What issues did you have with your knives then guys? Noticed that Twodogs is replacing his with a SS Mora for the next time.

Just the time of year Jonathan - tipped it down and rust formed despite Ren Wax, plus we didn't use them at all, apart from cutting some sausages for a meal. :)

shaggystu

08-09-2010, 21:09

[QUOTE=MartinK9;743925]Stuart as a smoker I had about 10 lighters on me or in my bergen, we both had ferro rods and back up rubber innertube and vaseline cotton buds. As there were no fires allowed between Apr - Sept the Meths stoves were all we needed to fire up. :) QUOTE]

just occasionally our wonderfully anti-social habit comes into it's own!

cheers

stuart

MartinK9

16-09-2010, 17:25

And my kit list:

Bergen , Berghaus vulcan,
Brit Issue Bivi worked well but..... Jervens bag mmmm shiny
Sleeping bag Softie 9
DD Tarp 3 x3 Guylines attached
German army folding sleep mat,
Wash kit, pine tar soap, micro fibre cloth , foot powder, tooth paste and brush ,
Underwear x4
socks (decatlon) x4
T shirts x3
Spare trousers , light weight cotton
Beghaus Goretex jecket replace with Water proof MVP jacket army issue,
Insect repelent , Nordic summer,
Mosie head net,
HH waistcaot and jumper combo,
UCO Candle plus 3 citronella candles Not required
Knife- Philip Siddell Companion Mk2 Replace with Mora
Local area map
Compass
Water filter Pre Mac not required
Sigg copy 1 litre water bottle
Army 1 Litre water bottle
Ortlieb 5 liter folding bucket
Spoon
folding cup
Australian Slouch Hat, plus wool hat (sleeping),
Gloves
Head torch with fresh battiries
1 pair AA spare batts
Bog roll
Trangia 27
Camera
Sunglasses
Rations ( five day)
flip flops
ipod
Passport
Tickets
E111 form
Cash
Water proof bag for above paper work .

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2563/dsc04162e.jpg

Rabbitsmacker

16-09-2010, 19:57

looks like a seriously great trip and even greater lists of kit! wow, well done.
just interested, why ditch the beghaus jacket for the mvp one? i have mvp and like it just wondered what benefits you see in this item over the berg jacket.

cheers
Rob
And my kit list:

Bergen , Berghaus vulcan,
Brit Issue Bivi worked well but..... Jervens bag mmmm shiny
Sleeping bag Softie 9
DD Tarp 3 x3 Guylines attached
German army folding sleep mat,
Wash kit, pine tar soap, micro fibre cloth , foot powder, tooth paste and brush ,
Underwear x4
socks (decatlon) x4
T shirts x3
Spare trousers , light weight cotton
Beghaus Goretex jecket replace with Water proof MVP jacket army issue,
Insect repelent , Nordic summer,
Mosie head net,
HH waistcaot and jumper combo,
UCO Candle plus 3 citronella candles Not required
Knife- Philip Siddell Companion Mk2 Replace with Mora
Local area map
Compass
Water filter Pre Mac not required
Sigg copy 1 litre water bottle
Army 1 Litre water bottle
Ortlieb 5 liter folding bucket
Spoon
folding cup
Australian Slouch Hat, plus wool hat (sleeping),
Gloves
Head torch with fresh battiries
1 pair AA spare batts
Bog roll
Trangia 27
Camera
Sunglasses
Rations ( five day)
flip flops
ipod
Passport
Tickets
E111 form
Cash
Water proof bag for above paper work .

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2563/dsc04162e.jpg

MartinK9

16-09-2010, 20:13

looks like a seriously great trip and even greater lists of kit! wow, well done.
just interested, why ditch the beghaus jacket for the mvp one? i have mvp and like it just wondered what benefits you see in this item over the berg jacket.

cheers
Rob

The jacket was brand new and unused and, just like the review on The Gadget Show, http://fwd.five.tv/gadget-show/videos/jon-test/waterproof-jackets

mine didn't survive the downpour, whereas Cliff in his Brit Issue jacket was fine.

Luckily I was issued both when I was working so they haven't cost me anything.:lmao:

Luckily

malente

16-09-2010, 20:27

fantastic story and photos, thank you for sharing. Another trip on the wish list :P

Mike

MartinK9

16-09-2010, 20:44

fantastic story and photos, thank you for sharing. Another trip on the wish list :P

Mike

Thanks Malante, it was a great trip.

We've started the planning stage for the next one in 2011 already:rolleyes:

No Idea

07-01-2011, 21:29

That was brilliant.

Love the pics. Not easy getting shots that good.

Love the writeup. Nicely done.

Love the trip.

Thank you for sharing and sharing so well.

MartinK9

08-01-2011, 03:29

That was brilliant.

Love the pics. Not easy getting shots that good.

Love the writeup. Nicely done.

Love the trip.

Thank you for sharing and sharing so well.

Thanks, my pics were taken with a point and shoot Sony Cyber-shot camera

Similar to this one:

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/dsc-t-series/dsc-t7

Done me proud over the years I've had it.

PaulSanderson

09-01-2011, 17:28

wow...thanks for the pics!! that looked like a fantastic trip. After watching RM "Heroes of Telemark" i have always wanted to see this place!! :)

shovel reccy

09-01-2011, 18:27

fellas thanks for sharing . now that i would love to do, my mind is going overtime now.

Twodogs

09-01-2011, 18:34

Thanks Chaps :)
Yarp twas a fine trip, just read the report again :cool:
Twodogs

Lore

20-05-2011, 22:11

Hi Guys, Twodogs and MartinK9.
I am just back from a trip to the Hardangervidda plateau. I went as part of a group of five from The Irish Bushcraft Club. I had read this post and thought Let's give it a go. We flew Ryanair from Dublin to Rygge. We hired a car as we figured it wouldn't cost much more than public transport split five ways. It took us about three hours to drive from Rygge to Rjukan. First stop was the tourist office, very helpful, to get local maps. Then into one of the local outdoor shops , a quick trip to the local supermarket for emergency supplies (chocolate) ,and then to the cable car. The cable car was due to close at 4pm. We arrived at 3.45pm. The office was closed. It looked like we were going to have to bivy down in the car park. As I was about to give up a member of staff came out and told me that the cable car was under repair and closed for maintenance but they could make special trips. In a matter of a couple of minutes we had emptied the car and we were on our way.`( We did have to pay a little extra for this but we were very happy to). We stopped at the top of the cable car as it was raining heavy and made a brew and repacked where necessary. The next few days we followed the saboteurs route ending up at Vemork . I had read the story of The Heros of Telemark , seen the Ray Mears tv programme and always wanted to visit Norway but it was not until I read this tread that I knew that It is not as difficult as it seems. Thanks Lads for the inspiration, the planning and guidance.
The last night we too were looking for some where to stay so we drove about quarter mile from the end of the runway and found a forested area beside a lake. It doesn't get much better than this. We flew back to Dublin on Monday morning thinking to ourselves we have to do this again.
Thanks Lads.
Tony.
(we are getting photos together at the moment )