Arctic 2010 Exped attendees discussions

**Leonidas** · 15-10-2009, 14:43

I've requested another quote today for the following flight....

Provided I get confirmation from at least 10 folks on the Arctic Exped and then a 20% I'll book the group flight.
More than 10 can be included.....others can join the group booking later as required....
Once deposit paid you simply provide the name of the group booking (supplied later) then exchange your details directly with Norwegian airlines....

Cheers
Tom

**Chris the Cat** · 15-10-2009, 15:12

I,m in Tom,would like to get this all sewn up and paid for!
Do you know if we have the numbers to get this exped off the ground?!
My best.
Chris.

**Leonidas** · 15-10-2009, 15:28

Re Exped off the ground....

By my count we are at 12 folks with Peterlee_Paddler joining us (Nice one) ....
(Tony wade in here at any point if info differs)

Net net we need another 4 folks....

I reached yesterday / today to some folks outside of BCUK (Search and rescue types

) and their is interest.
Question for the folks already booked, is there anyone you might consider reaching out too?
A friend, family member etc, who might relish the opportunity?

Might be prudent to let folks on the general forum know we have 12 signed up and only 4 spaces left?
Some folks leave these things to the last minute....might as well give them every opportunity to join us in what can only be described as a unique life experience....
Also some folks are motivated a little more when the opportunity is near to closing

**Chris the Cat** · 15-10-2009, 15:37

Good point! I tried a 'shout ' to the open BCUK forum (I think you came on board with helpfull comments!?)
Will ask around.
Cheers.
Chris.

**coln18** · 15-10-2009, 17:57

you can make that lucky 13, deposit paid

looking forward to meeting all you guys,

is there anyone else going from Scotland for flights ect, just briefly looked into it.

anyway speak to you all later

Colin Newman

**Tony** · 15-10-2009, 18:48

There's 4 or more of you from Scotland now

Used to the cold

**coln18** · 15-10-2009, 19:11

yep me and the family are sitting round an ice cube to get warmed up for a cold night, cut from the north we are - mmm that reminds me i must dig my -40 sleeping bag out for the trip, im fine but the top of my napper due to a thinning hairdo needs it....

**Leonidas** · 15-10-2009, 19:52

Originally Posted by coln18

you can make that lucky 13, deposit paid

looking forward to meeting all you guys,

is there anyone else going from Scotland for flights ect, just briefly looked into it.

anyway speak to you all later

Colin Newman

Great news that you are joining the exped Colin.
Scotland you say.....Well, when we do get to Bardufoss do not let that giant glowing ball phase you, it's the sun....

Tom

**Chris the Cat** · 15-10-2009, 20:48

Great news Colin!
How many left now,two?
C da C.

**wolf man** · 16-10-2009, 13:15

I want to come.....

Just PM'd Tony asking for a place, as soon as he gets back to me, i'll get a deposit to him.

What are you guys doing about footwear, apart from plastic climbing boots, i really do not have anything suitable for he conditions.

Tony: Is it still possible to hire boots???

Look forward to seeing you guys

**stuartlafferty** · 16-10-2009, 13:19

Hello, I'm raising that 13 and making it 14! Deposit paid and now trying to catch up with you guys on the organisation front!

Tom, I'm in for the group booking for the Oslo to Bardfoss leg of the trip. I probably try and get the same flights from Heathrow as well. I live near Luton, but unfortunately no flights to Oslo depart for there. Out of interest do you know which Olso airport the flights to Bardfoss go from? Ryanair quote 2 Olso airports, Torp and Rygge (knowing Ryanair neither will actually be that near Oslo!)

Look forward to meeting up with you all at the briefing.

Stu

**Tony** · 16-10-2009, 13:30

Yeah, we can sort out boots for hire etc. When it comes to kit there's a couple of options for hiring, i'll get more info up very soon.

**Chris the Cat** · 16-10-2009, 13:34

Wolfman,Re-boots,I use German surplus army mountatin boots,two sizes larger,will a felt or sheepskin insole and two pairs of mountaineering,wool based socks (one pair the size up from my usual).
Hope this helps.
Chris.

**Chris the Cat** · 16-10-2009, 13:35

How many do we need now Tony! Just the one??
C da C.

**Leonidas** · 16-10-2009, 14:45

Originally Posted by stuartlafferty

Hello, I'm raising that 13 and making it 14! Deposit paid and now trying to catch up with you guys on the organisation front!

Tom, I'm in for the group booking for the Oslo to Bardfoss leg of the trip. I probably try and get the same flights from Heathrow as well. I live near Luton, but unfortunately no flights to Oslo depart for there. Out of interest do you know which Olso airport the flights to Bardfoss go from? Ryanair quote 2 Olso airports, Torp and Rygge (knowing Ryanair neither will actually be that near Oslo!)

Look forward to meeting up with you all at the briefing.

Stu

Great news that you are joining Stu
Re the airport, not sure about other ports but the one I've been banging on about previously in the thread is 'OSL' also known as Gardermoen.
This may not suit everyone.
Some UK carriers flights may go to the other Oslo airport, if you take one of these you will needs to leave time for baggage reclaim and arrange transfers between airports...

Watch this space.

Tom

**Leonidas** · 16-10-2009, 15:10

Folks - When we hit the number which should trigger the briefing, I'll post a summary of logistics...
At this point hopefully we can also get the group OSL to BDU flight off the ground

Tom

**peds8045** · 16-10-2009, 16:15

I have just sent my deposit via bank transfer so i guess i may be in. I announced my intentions last night.

Tony has sent me the T's & C's, do i need to send the Next of kin form straight away?

**peds8045** · 16-10-2009, 16:23

Furthermore i could be up for the group flight from Oslo to Bardufoss .....but i haven't even looked into the flight fro UK to Oslo yet. Can i get there from Birmingham?

**Leonidas** · 16-10-2009, 16:52

Originally Posted by peds8045

Furthermore i could be up for the group flight from Oslo to Bardufoss .....but i haven't even looked into the flight fro UK to Oslo yet. Can i get there from Birmingham?

Had a quick look on Expedia and Opoda for direct flights from Birmingham BHX to Oslo OSL on Feb 14th 2010 returning Feb 20 1010, no direct flights showed up at the times required to make the connecting flight.

Either:-

I missed some flights...(Flight needs to be in Oslo OSL no later than 11.30am in order to make the connection...Also need to make return connection

)
Depart Saturday 13th stay overnight in Oslo...
Depart from another UK airport.

Recommend you check other departure airports using Expedia / Opodo or go direct to a flight carriers site i.e. British Airways

Here is a reminder of the latest connections that need to be made if we are to make the rendezvous time at BDU.

Connect TO 2nd Outbound leg 14th Feb 2010 from Oslo
Depart OSL 1235 - Arr BDU 1425 (Norwegian Airlines DY394)

RV Bardufoss (BDU) arrivals 1530 14th Feb
HAVE LOADS OF FUN
Dropped of at BDU at 1300 20th Feb

Connect FROM 1st Return leg 20th Feb 2010 to Oslo
Depart BDU 1415 - Arr OSL 1605 (Norwegian Airlines DY395)

Tom

**stuartlafferty** · 16-10-2009, 17:57

Cheers Tom. As I suspected Ryanair don't fly to Gardermoen (who'd have thought Oslo would have 3 airports!). I'll do some research and get back to you regarding the UK to Oslo leg of the journey. I'm definitely in for the Oslo onwards group booking. Cheers Stu

Originally Posted by Leonidas

Great news that you are joining Stu
Re the airport, not sure about other ports but the one I've been banging on about previously in the thread is 'OSL' also known as Gardermoen.
This may not suit everyone.
Some UK carriers flights may go to the other Oslo airport, if you take one of these you will needs to leave time for baggage reclaim and arrange transfers between airports...

Watch this space.

Tom

**GearGuru** · 16-10-2009, 22:45

Have we hit the required quota?

**Leonidas** · 16-10-2009, 22:54

Looks like 16?
Over to Tony

Tom

**GearGuru** · 16-10-2009, 23:07

are these the right boots or cheap copies>?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

**Chris the Cat** · 17-10-2009, 12:31

They certainly look like mine fella!
make sure you get a bigger size for extra socks! Tight boots mean cold feet in the Arctic!
My best.
Chris.

**coln18** · 18-10-2009, 17:33

any update yet guys, on the required numbers for trip.

**peds8045** · 18-10-2009, 17:50

I'm twitching here waiting to book my 1st leg of the flight

Looks like i'm going to Oslo on the Saturday and spend the night in an airport hotel before getting the connection North the next day.

**Chris the Cat** · 18-10-2009, 18:09

Hurry up Tone!!
Yer killing me here!
Cheers.
Chris

**barryasmith** · 18-10-2009, 21:15

Hi all.

I'm on the trip and looking forward to heading north. I was up in Sweden for a week in February this year and had a great time. The coldest we got down to was -35 and it was good fun. I thought I'd share a few comments about the best bits of kit I took up there and will be taking with me on this trip. PM or post if you want anything further.

Footwear: I wore the new British army cold weather pro boots. I am a 12 and picked them in a 14 for £25. With a felt insole (home made) and two pairs of British army artic socks (white with a red band at the top). My feet were pretty much warm all of the time in this combo.

Base layer: Ullfrotte 200gram top and bottoms - wicked toasty warm all of the time. I also took some cheaper wool long johns but they were cack. Dutch army half wool tops from Endicotts are as good as the Ullfrotte (in my humble opinion..)

Trousers: Fjallraven Forester padded trousers. These over the 200gram long johns were ample at all times. If you wanted something cheaper then the german army padded moleskins are a good option.

Mid layer: Thick wool jumper (from Fat Face that well know outdoor supplier) with a button up neck for regulating temperature.

Jacket: Trakker fishing jacket similar to snugpak sleeka. The British army softie jacket would also be perfect. I wore this most of the time over my jumper and base layer.

Outer layer: On the bottom half I wore either swedish snow cammo trousers or german army goretex trousers - I picked these up off ebay for about £20. On top I had a British army goretex jacket about 400 sizes too big for me so it could go over everything else. This was great but this time I will only be adding a snow smock as an alternative windproof shell.

Gloves: British army goretex lined leather gloves and a thin silk liner.

Mitts: British army outer mitts with a wool inner (another ebay purchase - Army surplus form Finland).

Gaiters: British army (again) snow gaiters (ebay of course) cost about £9

Thats it I guess. I managed to do it pretty cheap in the end other than the Fjallraven and ullfrotte stuff but it was worth the money and will get used in the UK through the winter so I am happy with the investment.

One last comment.. I was told by a friend of mine who has spent time in Norway to avoid German kit with flags or insignia as there are still some sensitivities about this. I dont know how accurate this is but I thought it was worth passing on given I have reccomended a few items of German kit.

All the best and looking forward to meeting up with everyone there.

Barry

**GearGuru** · 18-10-2009, 21:19

good tips Barry

**Tony** · 19-10-2009, 09:42

One more guys

There's still a few that i'm expecting to get back to me so it shouldn't be long

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