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a number of people have suggested we have a poll on which expedition you would choose if you won the Bushcraft expeditions competition (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=7614).
So if you won a free expedition, where would you choose to go?
the steaming jungles of borneo (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com/overseasexpeditions_borneo.php ) with the Iban, the bammboo forests of thailand (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com/overseasexpeditions_thailand.p hp) with the Hilltribes, the arctic tundra of sweden (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com/overseasexpeditions_sweden.php ) with the Sammi or the arid bush of namibia (http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com/overseasexpeditions_nambia.php ) with the San Bushmen?
to help you in your choice, information can be found at www.Bushcraftexpeditions.com
Where's the option for the Land of the midnight sun swedish canoeing expedition? Or is that not included as a competition prize?
Sweden all the way. Looks magical!! :D
Where's the option for the Land of the midnight sun swedish canoeing expedition? Or is that not included as a competition prize?
well that would be sweden wouldnt it, so click on the sweden option
Unfortunately I have a big problem, I couldn't decide between them, I have been to most of the enviroments and don't really have a preference as to which.
All of them have an appeal in thier own way, with me it would have to be a blindfolded decision. In other words I would be happy to go on any of them.
In the end cost would be one of the major factors, so it would probably depend on how flush I was at the time:)
:D Borneo is THE place to be these days ;) :p
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showpost.php?p=104881&postcount=20
jamesdevine
07-09-2005, 09:48
Sweden Definitly Sweden. I have decided not too look at anymore of these companies websites as it's just too depressing :(
James
At a scout jamboree a scout from Namibia was asked what action one would take if one fell in a river. He replied that he would stand up and dust himself off and walk away.
Dry place Namibia. Deserts are exciting places and the people of them are true survivers I think.
2blackcat
07-09-2005, 18:39
Sweden for me
Wish I could explain why though :confused:
The whole world to choose from and I go for the closest
Maybe it's because I'd miss my mummy :eek:
Sweden. Boreal forest and decent (if expensive) beer.
Stu,
I would love the Borneo trip mate, the magic of the jungle for me would be great.
Brian
I find it hard to decide, I put Thailand in the end but to be honest I’d be up for any of them…..If I had to pay it would probably be the artic one….But hey, you don’t have to pay! :D
Bumblebee
09-09-2005, 18:33
Borneo, without a doubt! I'd love to see some Orangutangs in their normal habitat...
As a swede I wouldn't go on the artic expedition in the winter even if they paid me... No sunlight at all, bloody cold and tons of snow :eek: Lived up there for four years, plenty enough for me! In the summer however it is the oppposite, just bring a rucksack full of mosquito protection. They get HUGE up north! :D And not a orangutang in sight either, just millions of reindeer LOL
For me it would have to be the Sweden expedition . I dont like the heat here let alone some where hotter ! Also i feel that i would learn more things that i could use when i got back home , but i might be wrong about that .
Pumbaa
Also i feel that i would learn more things that i could use when i got back home , but i might be wrong about that .
Pumbaa
That's a good point Pumbaa, it would be interesting to know how much of the skills from the there and the other expeditions are transferable to the UK. I expect that a lot of them are, especially the tracking type ones...
Graham_S
29-09-2005, 13:24
borneo, so i could see ourang-outangs
ook!
ilovemybed
29-09-2005, 14:03
borneo, so i could see ourang-outangs
ook!
Just come down to Dukes in Chelmsford on a Thursday night and watch me dance. It's pretty much the same thing...
Povarian
29-09-2005, 18:10
Would have to be the open canoe in the land of the midnight sun. And as Pumbaa said, would provide skills usable here. Oh and the flights would be cheaper.
I'd choose the borneo trip, never been there but would love to - I would have stay on after and climb the big mountain there as well, yep Borneo rainforest and a big mountain that will do me.
Chris :)
I'd choose the borneo trip, never been there but would love to - I would have stay on after and climb the big mountain there as well
do you mean Mt Kinabalu (4100m) if you chose the Borneo expedition it would be very worthwhile staying on to climb Mt Kinabalu wonderful veiws from the top.
the summit:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/data/512/medium/kinabalu.jpg
the descent
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/data/512/medium/kinabalu_decent.jpg
Biddlesby
04-10-2005, 08:51
Wow.....
I vote Sweden. I was born in the Winter and like the snow.
It was a tough choice between canoeing in Sweden or Namibia but Namibia won out, I'm fascinated by deserts. I'm afraid i don't fancy rainforests at all, too many things trying to kill me.
It was a tough choice between canoeing in Sweden or Namibia but Namibia won out, I'm fascinated by deserts. I'm afraid i don't fancy rainforests at all, too many things trying to kill me.
:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:
It's true, I did my degree in Zoology and you would not believe all the microscopic stuff that wants to move into your body and have a nice large family. I'm happy with things on roughly my scale- lions, bears, drunk drivers and the like- but Schistosomes, Paramecium and parasitic worms put the wind right up me. :o
It's true, I did my degree in Zoology and you would not believe all the microscopic stuff that wants to move into your body and have a nice large family. I'm happy with things on roughly my scale- lions, bears, drunk drivers and the like- but Schistosomes, Paramecium and parasitic worms put the wind right up me. :o
A lot of the animals in Africa are already infected with these parasites, so much so that even the veterinary people are told you should never touch a wild animal without gloves in many areas throughout Africa. I know you will say that many of these parasites are waterborn, but lions and other beasties still need to drink;)
Anyway, I know that you will love Namibia I certainly did:D
I love Arid environments, I spent three months on Svalbard a few year ago but I've never been to a 'proper' desert. It's something about an ecosystem where the main competition doesn't come from lots of other species in roughly the same niche but there are relatively few species living in what are usually the extremes of their physical and geographic ranges.
Bamboo forest for me. Hard work, hot & humid...what a challenge!
Well, I voted for the desert but truth be known if I won I think I'd just have to stick them all in a hat and pull one out at random they all look so good! (or go to sweden as the one that requires me to buy least new kit!)
Roy's Badger
18-10-2005, 12:12
Got to be the arctic for me.... desert is just too depressing, the only skills to learn are how to sweat and not swat flies. Jungle would be sweet too, mind, especially with all the ikea bamboo furniture to make...
I love the arctic so Sweden it has to be!
Leonidas
31-08-2009, 11:18
Already going on Arctic Sweden exped so voted for Namibia being my second choice.
As all options probably reflect the major exped types well, Jungle, Arctic and Desert, in reality, I would jump at the opportunity for all of the exped's.
Of all the folks you mix and talk with in daily life, how many have seen and experienced first hand, the Arctic, Desert or Jungle....Not many (Unless you are forces)
Purely my own opinion, life is not a dress rehearsal, if each exped becomes reality, my intent is to do all I can to be there :)
Chris the Cat
16-09-2009, 16:53
Sweden.
I have Arctic dreams!
C da C.
Surrey Yeoman
18-10-2009, 17:37
Am going to Namibia with them in about 3 weeks time so have voted for Borneo, but would rather do their Canada canoe trip next year if given the choice!
Right, who voted on a 4 year old poll ?
:slap:
The Cumbrian
22-11-2009, 23:53
Right, who voted on a 4 year old poll ?
:slap:
I know what you mean Rich, but I think that this is a good one to resurrect.
I can't decide between polar or desert. I've been to both, but since I like it either dry hot or dry cold, rather than the inbetween and constant rain that we get, I can't decide.
The one constant that I really liked between the hot and cold deserts that I've been to is that it never rained.
For a Cumbrian, it was bliss, and very, very odd.
fred gordon
02-12-2009, 23:14
I think the Siberian/Canadian Borreal forest should have been there. One of the major habitats on the planet and a bushcrafters paradise. As RM's recent series shows.:o
Definitely thailand. Perma-sauna!!! (and muay thai)
nitrambur
14-06-2010, 12:05
Arctic Tundra sounds too cold, and as I'm freckled the other 3 are out due to the sunburn risk. Looks like I'm staying at home.
drewdunnrespect
22-07-2010, 19:16
jungle for me cos t
well it would be amazing to see all the wild life
John Fenna
16-09-2010, 20:36
Namibia - how I love southern Africa :)
I have been to the jungle (in Thailand)- and it nearly killed me. :(
Snow is good - but not as good as desert/savannah :)
Wierdly enough my visits to Namibia have been by canoe...on the Orange River that forms part of the border with SA :)