2012 bcuk Advanced Arctic Expedition

[Teepee]

Eight kilometers travellled on snowshoes today, looks like I'll have to get a lot fitter before I'm able to travel thirty K with a twenty K pack!

Good man Bob, that sounds like some tough going. God knows what I'll do if I cant haul, My loads bang on 50 kg and I can still only walk 2 miles with it before collapsing in a heap.

14kg of food though, so its not too bad.

[Shewie]

14kg of food though, so its not too bad.

Om nom nom

[Teepee]

Thats it guys, I'm packed and ready to go.


I threw a 5x4 poly tarp in to rig up as it looks like it'll be contsant precip for the duration and my hobo stove made the cut also.

Theres about 30cm of lying snow at bardufoss at present, the snowshoes will not be a waste of effort to carry.

See you in the fridge (not looking like a freezer anymore). I'm easily recognisable at the airport, I look like I've been lost in the Yukon for the winter .

[Teepee]

Om nom nom

Waffles and custard mate. Say no more

[Imagedude]

Sounds good, see what the conditions are like then make a decision. I didnt think about the bus option either

Good going Bob, and Snow shoeing means there must be snow

We had a foot of snow last night hence the shoeing instead of skiing. However temps rise above freezing on sunday.
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[DUCky]

I am set as well. I have got my gear packed and am coming in at 29 kg (with about 7 kg of food). Will need to get some fuel and do some final shopping for steaks
I thought about leaving my snow shoes, but after having gone to the trouble of fitting them in my pack, they are coming along!

Look forward to meeting you all.

[Imagedude]

I had bear, moose, reindeer, horse and rakefisk for dinner tonight. Next week it will be compo and snack bars.

[bikething]

Next week it will be compo and snack bars.

.. a lot easier to carry than bear, moose, etc.. I find

[Into_the_wild]

Few hours sleep before an early flight tmrw. If I get any sleep, my body clocks a mess after staying up till 2am moat of the week packing and re-packing, in the end Ive just chucked it all in lol! Ill have to repack again In Norway anyway. See you all soon

[redandshane]

Few hours sleep before an early flight tmrw. If I get any sleep, my body clocks a mess after staying up till 2am moat of the week packing and re-packing, in the end Ive just chucked it all in lol! Ill have to repack again In Norway anyway. See you all soon

Have a great time we must have a meet when you get back with the broke back Brecon crew
I am off up the Vale of Neath to the edge of the Brecons via Neath this morning

[Becky]

Dear All

I just wanted to wish you all a safe journey and hope you have a fantastic time on the expedition
regards
Becky

[udamiano]

Yes have a good trip folks. For those who were intending to meet up with Wayland; His last position was
Latitude :

69.0274

Longitude :

18.60271

Time :

9 March 2012 10:56:58 GMT



Have fun, Be safe, and bring back loads of good stories

da

[Imagedude]

C Da C, Imagedude and Ted share 2 beds in thr Raddison Blu hotel.IMAG0124.jpg

[Imagedude]

Drambuie and Haribo diet now supplemented with Pringles.IMAG0126.jpg

[udamiano]

Drambuie and Haribo diet now supplemented with Pringles.IMAG0126.jpg

Diet of Kings

[Tony]

I bet the guys are having fun....Looking forward to hearing the stories and seeing some pics

[Shewie]

Me too, a couple of the guys have lived and breathed nothing but arctic stuff for the last six months.

I hope it's been nice and cold for them

[tedw]

It was fantastic! We got a couple of cold & wet days, but that just broadened the bushcraft living experience. My thanks to Woody and all the BCUKers on the trip for being great company. Now to deal with the pile of wet/damp/dirty/smoky kit in the garage...........and get some more sleep!

[Shewie]

How cold did it get down to Ted?

[Imagedude]

Didn't get too cold, perhaps -8 on one occasion. It did snow a lot and that combined with freezing rain and fluctuating temps meant that we had fun.

[Shewie]

Excellent, glad you got the winter conditions the course deserved

[Imagedude]

Here's a taster...

C Da C strikes a pose



Pete overheating (again)



Drilling for fish



Cutting a basin for water



Firelighting



Building a shelter



Frozen guyline



Home for the week



TeePee (Pete)



Tried to watch the aligned planets but the Northern Lights got in the way.

[Shewie]

Oh yes, great pics

That frozen guy line shot gives a good idea of the conditions, good to see Pete on good form

Looking forward to seeing more

[Imagedude]

Day trip to the coffee shop


Pete's snowshow faceplant.


Inside the coffee shop (4km from camp)


A late night snack for Pete.


Outside the cofeeshop


Home for the last 2 days (post course wind down)


Waiting for the bus home on Sunday (14 hours ago as I post!).


Inside my snow coffin


Snowshoe adjustments


Snow flurries on way home from coffee and waffles

[bilmo-p5]

Oh, champion stuff! keep 'em coming...

[tedw]

Nice shots, ImageDude, - it was good, wasn't it. Glad you guys had a good wind-down trip.

[oldtimer]

Green with envy. Great pics, more please.

[DUCky]

[Mesquite]

Some fantastic pictures there folks... thanks for sharing them with us

[Imagedude]

Norgie house


Norwegian school


Collecting bedding for our first night...


Preparing to walk up to the training area


A typical cold lunch, polar bread, moose sausage, apricots and cheese


Chris preparing his tinder...


Trap making


Getting burried in snow


Home for the last 2 nights


Local hill