2012 bcuk Advanced Arctic Expedition

[Wayland]

OK new thread started here.

[DUCky]

Suggestions for our next time out there:

- some extra lessons on snow types and related uses/dangers
- more on trapping, fishing and foraging
- advanced shelter building and fire management in the (extreme) cold
- a couple of days solo, if safe without sleeping bag and mat
- a daytrip up one of those stunning mountains
- traveling in the snow (use of ski's/pulk/toboggan; camp routine; orientation/navigation)
- a sauna to finish

[tedw]

Agreed DUCky, and I'd love to do it again. Maybe a BCUK graduate Arctic course?!

[Teepee]

Suggestions for our next time out there:

- some extra lessons on snow types and related uses/dangers
- more on trapping, fishing and foraging
- advanced shelter building and fire management in the (extreme) cold
- a couple of days solo, if safe without sleeping bag and mat
- a daytrip up one of those stunning mountains
- traveling in the snow (use of ski's/pulk/toboggan; camp routine; orientation/navigation)
- a sauna to finish

That sounds great. Going without the bag and mat really appeals.

[Imagedude]

http://www.nordiclightpacking.com/ A series of blogs submitted by people who venture out in the Arctic winter.

[Wayland]

Part two added here.

[Wayland]

Part three added here.

[Wayland]

I woke up with an interesting idea this morning.

I don't know how feasible it would be be but how about setting up a trip to the Jokkmokk Winter Market some time?

[mrcairney]

Well, after reading this thread and the resulting follow ups, I'm pretty much sold on going on anything next time there's an opportunity.

[Chris the Cat]

I woke up with an interesting idea this morning.

I don't know how feasible it would be be but how about setting up a trip to the Jokkmokk Winter Market some time?

+1 !
Right up my street Gary.
Hope all is well mate.
Chris.

[Imagedude]

I woke up with an interesting idea this morning.

I don't know how feasible it would be be but how about setting up a trip to the Jokkmokk Winter Market some time?

Be sure to take lots of photos...

[Wayland]

Further to the conversations we had on the course I finally got around to designing that badge we discussed.



If you've been on one of the BcUK Arctic courses or something equivalent feel free to upload it into your signature.

[Imagedude]

Further to the conversations we had on the course I finally got around to designing that badge we discussed.



If you've been on one of the BcUK Arctic courses or something equivalent feel free to upload it into your signature.

Cheers Gary.

[Chris the Cat]

HOW!!!
da C ( Thick!! )

[Wayland]

PM inbound

[johnnythefox]

OK guys, a little taster for the weekend.



This was our last night before catching the plane.

thats a fantastic photo.

[Wayland]

Thank you sir.

A few more here if you're interested.

[johnnythefox]

i dont know how you do it i take loads in low light bands and that but you seem to have your own style.
its very good.

[Wayland]

I don't know really, I just point the camera in the right direction and cross my fingers.

[nmdbase]

thats a fantastic photo.

Agreed, I think you should send it in to the sky at night magazine, I bet it gets published.

Well done