2012 bcuk Advanced Arctic Expedition

[Teepee]

Its working, you have been tracked.

[Wayland]

It's clever stuff isn't it?

If I get in trouble it can also call in the cavalry for me as well. It's very reassuring to have along.

[Teepee]

Yes mate, I'm very impressed. A fantastic bit of kit to cut down on swmbo's worry levels.

[bojit]

Is that your van parked out front Gary ?

Craig........

[Becky]

Dear All
I have emailed everyone regarding this however I know some people don't always check their email so thought it best to post on here as well.

Please email me these details at inforequest@bushcraftexpeditio ns.com

As your expedition date is approaching I need all your flight details.
Please can you email me these as soon as possible
Both incoming and out going journeys please,

Regards

Becky

[Imagedude]

Why?.......

[Wayland]

Is that your van parked out front Gary ?

Craig........

It's an old shot but I think it might be my van but for some reason it's parked next door.

[Wayland]

Why?.......

I presume in case of flight delays, they may need to know what planes we are on or wether we have missed the RV for other reasons.

[Imagedude]

Fair enough but as I'm already in Norway I don't have the details to hand. I'm on the same flight as C da C to bardufoss and returning on the sunday at about 1pm either with Norwegian or possibly with the RAF if my mate is in the area.

[Chris the Cat]

Good luck on the RAF lift Bob, thats some hitchhiking!
How long do you think your phone battery will hold out mate?
Wondering if I should put my sim in an 'old school mobile' rather than bring my (oldschoolish!) iPhone 3,
it may last longer ( the battery that is. )
Having fun?
Chris.

[Imagedude]

Hi Chris, in normal temps my battery will last a day or two days if i turn all functions off. I have two spare long life batteries and once IMAG0098.jpgin country (Skjold) i will only turn the phone on as needed. Anyway this is my final attempt at packing, heavy but i will be able to carry it. I just need to add some munchies and a gallon of fuel
The sacks are 75 and 40 litres and i'll be wearing a lot of clothing.

[Into_the_wild]

My Snowshoes just arrives, they have a plastic body, is that normal? just wondered the best way to pack them in my checked luggage so they dont break, maybe wrap them up in towel/clothing or something?

[Teepee]

Being plastic, they should be a little easier to pack and more resilient in the hold. Mine are a nightmare with sharp ally points and bendable too, so I'm wrapping them with cardboard, strapping all my poles, back supports from the sabre and saws to them to give them a bit more protection.

I've stripped my sabre down so I cant get any of the carry straps ripped, I may use them to pad the shoes out too.

[DUCky]

My snowshoes are putting up a fight too

The front lip makes them most easy to pack with the sharp teeth outwards, but this may rip my flight bag. Baggage handlers are not known for their soft touch.

Last fitting was with the teeth facing the back of my pack. The flightbag is now protected, but I may need to shield the padding of my pack.

Only a couple of days guys and we can start the adventure

[Into_the_wild]

Good Idea Pete, I might have a look at stripping the sabre down too. I was worried cuz there's so many straps, I bought a cheap lightweight hold all to put it in but it ripped as soon as I lifted it, it couldnt take the kg's. I should send it back! but time is ticking!

[Teepee]

Yeah, not long now.

6 sleeps, 60 repacks.

[Teepee]

Good Idea Pete, I might have a look at stripping the sabre down too. I was worried cuz there's so many straps, I bought a cheap lightweight hold all to put it in but it ripped as soon as I lifted it, it couldnt take the kg's. I should send it back! but time is ticking!

It strips down pretty easy mate. The worst bit is pulling the hip belt out from the double sided velcro.

Once you've done it, you'll know why these packs weigh so much

[Into_the_wild]

Ill have a look tmrw, yea they do way a bit on there own, about 4kg I think? But i seems a solid pack(I hope)!

[Imagedude]

I'd check the weather before packing snow shoes, you may be better off with crampons. The recent freeze thaw cycles and lack of snowfall means that the ground is covered in thick ice.

I spent some time in Oslo today at the headquaters of DNT (theNorwegian trecking association). They had heaps of advice about planning trips especially if using their mountain huts. They have free planning maps which show the distance between huts marked in km or hours walking time. Anybody fancy a trip in autumn?

[Teepee]

I saw pictures from a week ago with loads of snow just over the border in Sweden, all the webcams are showing snow on the roads and the weather said theyd had plenty of it.

Southern Norway has had much different weather to the north recently.

[Teepee]

Taken a few days ago on the west side of Bardufoss Lookin good!

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[Wayland]

I'd check the weather before packing snow shoes, you may be better off with crampons. The recent freeze thaw cycles and lack of snowfall means that the ground is covered in thick ice.

I spent some time in Oslo today at the headquaters of DNT (theNorwegian trecking association). They had heaps of advice about planning trips especially if using their mountain huts. They have free planning maps which show the distance between huts marked in km or hours walking time. Anybody fancy a trip in autumn?

Gather any information like that, and spares if you can. That sounds like just the sort of info we need for the Sub Zero Crew.

[Wayland]

Well that's it, my lift is arriving soon and I'm on my way.

See you all there if all goes well.

[Imagedude]

Currently three hours north of Oslo at 700m asl. Some snow left on the higher trails but they are starting to look green in places.

[nuggets]

Currently three hours north of Oslo at 700m asl. Some snow left on the higher trails but they are starting to look green in places.

hope you have not over done it on the `drambuie and haribo` ???

[Teepee]

Guys, I've been talking to someone on Hammock forums who lives near Bardufoss. He suggests camping 2km north east of the airport, right by Malselvfossen in the mixed woods. There will be snowmobile tracks accross the river where its safe to cross, if not we can stay on the south side.

[Into_the_wild]

where about Pete Im looking on google maps now?

[MartinK9]

Have a great trip.

[Teepee]

Site here. We can cross before the bend in the river, above the airport.
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It would be good to find some other places, maybe closer to the shops for the first night. I'll know more when I hear back from the guy in Norway.

[Shewie]

Have a great trip.

What he said, have a good one folks

Looking forward to the pics when you're back and thawed out, look after those pinkies