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OK new thread started here (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88501).
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Northern-Lights-over-Camp-Quinzhee.jpg
Suggestions for our next time out there:
- some extra lessons on snow types and related uses/dangers
- more on trapping, fishing and foraging
- advanced shelter building and fire management in the (extreme) cold
- a couple of days solo, if safe without sleeping bag and mat
- a daytrip up one of those stunning mountains
- traveling in the snow (use of ski's/pulk/toboggan; camp routine; orientation/navigation)
- a sauna to finish ;)
Agreed DUCky, and I'd love to do it again. Maybe a BCUK graduate Arctic course?!
Suggestions for our next time out there:
- some extra lessons on snow types and related uses/dangers
- more on trapping, fishing and foraging
- advanced shelter building and fire management in the (extreme) cold
- a couple of days solo, if safe without sleeping bag and mat
- a daytrip up one of those stunning mountains
- traveling in the snow (use of ski's/pulk/toboggan; camp routine; orientation/navigation)
- a sauna to finish ;)
That sounds great. Going without the bag and mat really appeals.
Imagedude
27-03-2012, 04:36
http://www.nordiclightpacking.com/ A series of blogs submitted by people who venture out in the Arctic winter.
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Fire_House.jpg
Part two added here (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88501).
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Northern-lights-over-Shelter-and-Fire.jpg
Part three added here (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88501).
I woke up with an interesting idea this morning.
I don't know how feasible it would be be but how about setting up a trip to the Jokkmokk Winter Market (http://www.jokkmokksmarknad.se/visitors/) some time?
mrcairney
01-04-2012, 12:28
Well, after reading this thread and the resulting follow ups, I'm pretty much sold on going on anything next time there's an opportunity.
Chris the Cat
01-04-2012, 17:01
I woke up with an interesting idea this morning.
I don't know how feasible it would be be but how about setting up a trip to the Jokkmokk Winter Market (http://www.jokkmokksmarknad.se/visitors/) some time?
+1 !
Right up my street Gary.
Hope all is well mate.
Chris.
Imagedude
01-04-2012, 17:12
I woke up with an interesting idea this morning.
I don't know how feasible it would be be but how about setting up a trip to the Jokkmokk Winter Market (http://www.jokkmokksmarknad.se/visitors/) some time?
Be sure to take lots of photos...
Further to the conversations we had on the course I finally got around to designing that badge we discussed.
http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/Sub-Zero-Badge.gif
If you've been on one of the BcUK Arctic courses or something equivalent feel free to upload it into your signature.
Imagedude
06-04-2012, 00:37
Further to the conversations we had on the course I finally got around to designing that badge we discussed.
http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/Sub-Zero-Badge.gif
If you've been on one of the BcUK Arctic courses or something equivalent feel free to upload it into your signature.
Cheers Gary.
Chris the Cat
06-04-2012, 07:43
HOW!!!
da C ( Thick!! )
johnnythefox
30-04-2012, 23:14
OK guys, a little taster for the weekend.
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Northern_Lights_over_Shelter.j pg
This was our last night before catching the plane.
thats a fantastic photo.
Thank you sir.
A few more here (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88501) if you're interested.
johnnythefox
30-04-2012, 23:18
i dont know how you do it i take loads in low light bands and that but you seem to have your own style.
its very good.
I don't know really, I just point the camera in the right direction and cross my fingers.
thats a fantastic photo.
Agreed, I think you should send it in to the sky at night magazine, I bet it gets published.
Well done :)