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Bushcraft Expeditions (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com) has launched it’s website and to mark the occasion has made the fantastic competition offer to Bushcraft UK members of a place on one of it’s expeditions and what’s more, you get to choose which one!
The question you need to answer is –
"What is the name of the indigenous people that bush-ex will be working with in Sweden (The Arctic)?" Have a look here ;-) (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com/overseasexpeditions_sweden.php )
Here’s some details on how to enter the Bushcraft Expeditions (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com) launch competition.
Only registered Bushcraft UK members can enter the competition.
Only one entry per person.
Main prize: one free expedition place on the expedition of the winners choice.
The expedition must be attended within 24 months of the draw date.
The prize does not include the cost of flights.
Competition winners to be drawn at the "explore" exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society (http://www.rgs.org) on the 19-20 NOV.
To enter competition answer this simple question "what is the name of the indigenous people that bush-ex will be working with in Sweden (The Arctic)?" answers to: inforequest@bushcraftexpeditio ns.comEnter "competition" as the subject.
You must include your BCUK registered name to confirm bcuk membership
Entrants for the main prize must be between the age of 18 - 65 at the time of the expedition they choose as a prize.
Competition entrants must put there date of birth on their entry e-mail.
Any one outside this age group can enter but there prize will be a free pair of "tracking boots"
The two draws will be done separately one for main competition and one for those outside the age limit for the main competition.
IMPORTANT POINT: If you wish to purchase (outside of the competition entry)an expedition or a course from Bushcraft expeditions, they are only taking "reservations" for expeditions and courses at this point. Fees will not be required until October. They will contact any one that makes a reservation then. Reservations should be made via the "contact us" page.
there have been a number of requests for information on the 'tracking boots' prize for the winner of the draw for persons outside the 18 - 65 age group.
Woody has provided a photograph and the following information on this prize:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/diabolik/TrackerBoot.jpg
they are made from chromepak Grizzly bear leather!!! and lined with deer hide. Very Tough and hard wearing.
they are part of bushcraft expeditions forthcoming line of bespoke bushcraft equipment.
Beakytzw
22-08-2005, 16:48
There is no link to any competition on the actual site? Is this normal, and can non paying/donating members enter?
Cheers
Phil
You’re right, there’s no mention of it on the site as it’s an offer for bcuk members. If you use the info provided on here then it’s easy to enter.
The offer is open to all the bcuk members, not just members that donate to the site, so, everyone can enter and I’d suggest that you do as this is worth a fortune, let alone the experience of the expedition.
Hope that helps :D
it certainly seems a excellent competition and a good prize, but I do have to ask - what do people who don't have a passport (or can't afford the airfare) win?
ilovemybed
23-08-2005, 11:43
it certainly seems a excellent competition and a good prize, but I do have to ask - what do people who don't have a passport (or can't afford the airfare) win?
Well, you could always get a passport?
Then even if you don't win the compo you can scour Ryanair etc for cheap flights to wierd places and get a weekend away somewhere crazy for the price of the train to Blackpool!
it certainly seems a excellent competition and a good prize, but I do have to ask - what do people who don't have a passport (or can't afford the airfare) win?
A lot of friends! :eek:
C_Claycomb
23-08-2005, 13:08
what do people who don't have a passport (or can't afford the airfare) win?
:rolleyes: That's kind of like trying to win a Ferarri when you can't drive and live on an island you can walk across in 20 minutes :p Why would you try?
Seriously though, apart from possibly getting lots of instant mates, you would probably get a rather nice pair of boots instead.
it certainly seems a excellent competition and a good prize, but I do have to ask - what do people who don't have a passport (or can't afford the airfare) win?
In that case choose an exped that gives you plenty of time to save for your airfare and to get a passport, beg borrow and hope you have a birthday and some great friends and family.
Sometimes you can find flights are a lot cheaper when you have plenty of time to scoure the net for them :D
actually I think I'd quite like to win the boots! Do you think I could pass for being either under 18 or over 65? :D
Bumblebee
23-08-2005, 15:09
And when you do enter the competition please state you date of birth in the email. Some of us, well me at least, forgot that and had to be asked for it...
Bear in mind that bushcraft expeditions cannot offer the flights as part of the prize, not because they dont want to but because under british law a company cannot sell flight tickets or include them in a package unless they hold a Air Travel Organizer’s Licence.
why couldnt you just get a passport and choose the arctic expedition for which the flights would be quite cheap?
I may just do that anyway stuart! :o
Beakytzw
23-08-2005, 16:38
If I win, and find I cannot go due to my committments with my New Unit in the UK, stand by for a blind auction :) But hey I wonder if Bushcraft Expeditions will let me carry it over until I get a free period then I might just hang on too it.
Phil
giancarlo
23-08-2005, 23:37
The terms say:
"The expedition must be attended within 24 months of the draw date."
That should be enough time to arrange anything , no ? ;)
Or or or (we need a hyper-smiley) ... you could think about your Dutch matey :D :p ;) I'm sure we could work something out ;)
Where would you guys go to?
I'd choose Borneo :D
Abbe Osram
24-08-2005, 15:59
I would go to the arctic! Dont have to buy a ticket as the dog musher is a neigbour here near to my place. And I cant stand the heat so I am happy to have the adventure here up north. :D :D
cheers
Abbe
Where would you guys go to?
I'd choose Borneo :D
Good choice, you may also want to think of Namibia or Thailand or Sweden, Doh!! :D
actually I think I'd quite like to win the boots! Do you think I could pass for being either under 18 or over 65? :D
More chance of getting away with over 65. :p
But if you do win I'll buy a pair of boots to swap you for the expedition!
Good choice, you may also want to think of Namibia or Thailand or Sweden, Doh!! :D
OOh yeah ... sorry about that, completely forgot to add those countries :cool: - I assumed everybody already knew them (Bushexped site) (as they probably do anyway).
I chose Borneo, because that's just one of those countries I am probably the least like to visit. And I've always been fascinated by the biodiversity, etc. Just the thought of being in a place which probably contains so much information for todays diseases (Aids, cancer, etc.), and so many plants and animals not yet discovered!!
Leon, maybe an idea to make some sort of poll thingie?
Beakytzw
24-08-2005, 21:05
More chance of getting away with over 65. :p
But if you do win I'll buy a pair of boots to swap you for the expedition!
Its a Deal. Start saving and i am a size 7medium Mens :D now when is the draw date again....must go and check.
Graywolf
09-09-2005, 20:30
Its got to be Sweden,I have been to most enviroments ,but not northern arctic tundra ,and my favourite Bushcraft enviroment is northern temperate woodland with a river close by.
Clayton
there have been a number of requests for information on the 'tracking boots' prize for the winner of the draw for persons outside the 18 - 65 age group.
they are made from chromepak Grizzly bear leather!!! and lined with deer hide. Very Tough and hard wearing.
they are part of bushcraft expeditions forthcoming line of bespoke bushcraft equipment.
WOW, Like them lots, any hints as to how many pennies I need to save?
at this point I have no idea, but I am saving!
Ok the details for entering this competition to win a free expedition with Bushcraft Expeditions (www.bushcraftexpeditions.com) are now three pages back, so here is a refresh... with hints!
The question you need to answer is –
"What is the name of the indigenous people that bush-ex will be working with in Sweden (above the arctic circle)? Have a look here ;-) (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com/overseasexpeditions_sweden.php )
Only registered Bushcraft UK members can enter the competition.
Only one entry per person.
Main prize: one free expedition place on the expedition of the winners choice.
The expedition must be attended within 24 months of the draw date.
The prize does not include the cost of flights.
Competition winners to be drawn at the "explore" exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society on the 19-20 NOV.
To enter competition answer this simple question "what is the name of the indigenous people that bush-ex will be working with in Sweden ?" answers to: inforequest@bushcraftexpeditio ns.com Enter "competition" as the subject.
You must include your BCUK registered name to confirm bcuk membership
Entrants for the main prize must be between the age of 18 - 65 at the time of the expedition they choose as a prize.
Competition entrants must put there date of birth on their entry e-mail.
Any one outside this age group can enter but there prize will be a free pair of "tracking boots"
The two draws will be done separately one for main competition and one for those outside the age limit for the main competition.
ilovemybed
04-10-2005, 13:19
Competition winners to be drawn at the "explore" exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society on the 19-20 NOV.
.
http://www.rgs.org/category.php?Page=5expetra
Link to details of the Explore exhibition for those who are interested.
Neil
that's the one stuart, good pictures :)
With only days to go to Bushcraft Expeditions competition draw for a free Expedition place(senior) and for a pair of Tracking boots (junior) to take place at the Royal Geographic Societies "Explore 2005 Exhibition" this weekend, Bushcraft Expeditions are also pleased to announce the launch of its 2006 UK courses programme. Bushcraft Expeditions has put together a number of new and exciting educational courses to compliment its overseas Expeditions. These courses take place at a number of locations around the country with more locations and courses to be announced in the near future. For more information on the courses visit their web site at www.bushcraftexpeditions.com
Anyone that's not entered yet needs to get a move on as the competition is closing today at 1600 hours, I'll repeat the info at the bottom of this post .
The draw is going to be by Alistair Humphries, he's just getting back from a 2 year, 50,000 mile round the world cycling trip :eek: :You_Rock_
Bushcraft Expeditions (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com) has launched it’s website and to mark the occasion has made the fantastic competition offer to Bushcraft UK members of a place on one of it’s expeditions and what’s more, you get to choose which one!
The question you need to answer is –
"What is the name of the indigenous people that bush-ex will be working with in Sweden (The Arctic)?" Have a look here ;-) (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com/overseasexpeditions_sweden.php )
Here’s some details on how to enter the Bushcraft Expeditions (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com) launch competition.
Only registered Bushcraft UK members can enter the competition.
Only one entry per person.
Main prize: one free expedition place on the expedition of the winners choice.
The expedition must be attended within 24 months of the draw date.
The prize does not include the cost of flights.
Competition winners to be drawn at the "explore" exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society (http://www.rgs.org) on the 19-20 NOV.
To enter competition answer this simple question "what is the name of the indigenous people that bush-ex will be working with in Sweden (The Arctic)?" answers to: inforequest@bushcraftexpeditio ns.comEnter "competition" as the subject.
You must include your BCUK registered name to confirm bcuk membership
Entrants for the main prize must be between the age of 18 - 65 at the time of the expedition they choose as a prize.
Competition entrants must put there date of birth on their entry e-mail.
Any one outside this age group can enter but there prize will be a free pair of "tracking boots"
The two draws will be done separately one for main competition and one for those outside the age limit for the main competition.
outdoorgirl
20-11-2005, 16:53
So, when do we find out who won?
I'm dying to know... :D :p
happy camper
20-11-2005, 17:39
it's exciting, someone is getting some great news!! :D
anthonyyy
20-11-2005, 19:14
Enough of this Manly Strong Silence! WHO WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:) :) :)
Enough of this Manly Strong Silence! WHO WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:) :) :)
And the winner is........After the break :lmao: :lmao:
:240: :red: :240: Three cheers for .........fa11en ange1 who has won an expedition of his choice with Bushcraft Expeditions......Fanbloomintas tic Jed, congratulations.
I'm not jealous, honestly ;)
And the Tracking boots have been won by......ScottC :240: Well done Scott, they're a fantastic bit of kit.
Congratulations again to both our winners :You_Rock_
You'll be contacted soon with the details of how to get your prizes.
A huge thank you has to go to Woody and the Bushcraft Expeditions team for putting up such fantastic prizes for an exclusive Bushcraft UK competition. :notworthy
outdoorcode
20-11-2005, 21:29
Congratulations Guys :beerchug:
Andrew
Aye, well done chaps. *jealous*
:notworthy
happy camper
20-11-2005, 22:06
congratulations :1244: :1244: :1244: :D
:beerchug:
BorderReiver
20-11-2005, 22:11
Congratulations to you both. :beerchug:
fa11en ange1
20-11-2005, 22:28
I'm still in a bit of a state of shock at actually winning something!!! Now I have to face the excruitiating decision of where to go :D
anthonyyy
20-11-2005, 22:46
I think we should all show how happy we are that fa11en ange1 has won by helping him with his strict training regime. I volunteer to follow him on my moped for his 30 Km morning runs.
Seriously, I think it was a wonderful prize and even if I didn’t win, at least for the last few months, I was able to dream of going on an expedition, which realistically, I will never be able to afford to do.
Thanks for the competition to all those involved, I think this is the first time I've actually won something! I'm really chuffed the boots look great!!!
I'm still in a bit of a state of shock at actually winning something!!! Now I have to face the excruitiating decision of where to go :D
Or who to go in your place :rolleyes: :lmao: (Jealously is such a bad thing)
Congrats, bet yoiu'll have a great time where ever you end up going. :beerchug:
Congrats to you both, enjoy your prizes
Brian
The Joker
21-11-2005, 01:11
Congrats, well done :D
Congratulations, well done and enjoy your prizes. :)
Andrew.
ilovemybed
21-11-2005, 14:13
Yeah, congratulations!
WE WANT PICTURES!
well done, have you picked which trip?
:)
fa11en ange1
21-11-2005, 17:54
I'm not rushing the decision as I have 24 months to take it. However I have narrowed it down to a choice of two, either Borneo or Sweden.
Decisions, decisions...
Can't wait to get my hands on the "tracking" boots they look great, now I have something to kickstart me into getting some tracking practice. Congratulations fa11en ange1 hope you have a good time on the expedition where ever you decide to go. I'd go for Sweden! Or perhaps Namibia.. ooh tough choice.
Emberglow
29-11-2005, 01:10
Congrats guys well done and enjoy your prizes :)