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    I'll start by saying many thanks to Cliff and Dave for making it a great trip.

    I am sure they'll be along at some-time to add some better photos and fill in some of the details.

    I apologise in advance if the timeline and name places are wrong... it's my age you know...




    Here we go:


    After Meeting at Cliff's house and having a final meal and a couple of cans we were driven by Cliff's wife to the Station to catch the train to Gatwick Airport..

    A night in the airport was followed by a smooth trip over by Norwegian Air and on final approach, the views gave us a hint at things to come:



    A quick bus ride into Oslo town to pick up some Rations and we were off to spend two days/nights at Huk Beach:


    The main method of cooking was two stoves and plenty of pine cones. A back up gas stove was also taken:






    Set ups were tarps for Twodogs and Myself and a tent for MuddyBoots







    The view from our pitches:



    It may look sunny but it was chilly out:



    And to let us know it hailed every so often.

    As we were staying here for two days fire wood prep and camp improvements were undertaken from driftwood along the beach.



    No need to rough it when out:





    The morning of day 3 in country saw us on a bus, then a train out to Frognerseteren and we were hitting the bottom edge of the Nordmarka:









    Constant brew stops along the route were taken to rehydrate:



    and rest:



    and take in the surroundings:



    Water was a case of smash the ice in places:



    With plenty of time left in the day we arrived at our home for the next two days:



    Yep, another frozen lake. Tryvannstud
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    Set Ups:













    Cliff improvised candles from rubbish found around our pitch:



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    Day 5 saw us heading off again,




    A quick map check



    another pit stop and brew at a lake at Skejennungen




    Note the tracks across the ice, shortcuts for locals when it was thicker, we were told that they were no longer safe to use.







    Our camp for the night at Store Aklungen:

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    First order, get a fire and a brew on:



    then set up:



    add a backstop to the fire area and a reflector in front:



    Sit back and enjoy the view:





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    Up the next day and off to Lille Aklungen, our final night on the Nordmarka:















    And our walk out the next day back to the airport:







    A final hit of hailstones at our last brew stop to see us on our way:



    THAT'S IT..... FINISHED FROM MY SIDE....

    Oh,

    just to let you know the kettle came up clean....



    Many thanks to Cliff and Dave for a great trip... Cheers Gents
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    when did youboys hit norway mart????
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    Got back yesterday dude ,,,
    "Carry light, freeze at night"

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    Nice one....
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    Cone on!
    Awesome trip.
    Cheers lads

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    good on ya lads. can't wait for the rest of the pics. one day i'll sort my sh*t out and get over there. inspiring fellas
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    Reserved for the photos.


    Coo ka choo
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    Looks like a really great trip guys... Cliff sent me a few little teasers whilst you were out there (the swine ) but thanks for sharing the rest with us
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    looks like a good trip chaps, thanks for sharing

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinK9 View Post


    Ha Vector Commando in action.... We should form a users group.....

    Great pictures... You boys just sneak off and crack on with a trip... No prelims of teaser trailers... Good stuff...
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    Great stuff lads


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    Looks like real good time, guys!
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    Nice one Martin!

    How about a kit report on how things worked out? I notice your Jerven bag - any issues with it? And I do believe I saw someone using the Ribz carriers - how did they hold up in use?

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    Fantaaaastic.

    Cracking stuff as ever, gents. Thanks for sharing.

    Really looking forward to the talk through.

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    im very green gents....

    thanks for posting....
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    Cracking review guys, looks like a fantastic time was had by all

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    Looks like a good trip lads.
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    WOW, That Looked an amazing Trip Guys , Great Pics too. I like the way you just get on and do it , Inspiring.

    Is there any chance of another Kit and Cost break down like last time, If you could please. Thanks for Posting

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    Superb trip, really really nice and great photo's

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    Great stuff!

    Lovin the pics and trip report, glad you 3 had a good one.

    Lookin forward to hearing more about it sometime.
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    Great pic's and a great write up good stuff!

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    kit list?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy BB View Post
    Nice one Martin!

    How about a kit report on how things worked out? I notice your Jerven bag - any issues with it? And I do believe I saw someone using the Ribz carriers - how did they hold up in use?
    Quote Originally Posted by lucan View Post
    WOW, That Looked an amazing Trip Guys , Great Pics too. I like the way you just get on and do it , Inspiring.

    Is there any chance of another Kit and Cost break down like last time, If you could please. Thanks for Posting


    Quote Originally Posted by shaggystu View Post
    kit list?

    stuart


    Jervens bag worked brilliantly, as did the Buffalo shirt, bivvi socks and trousers, I had to take them all off after 30 mins in the sleeping bag.

    £169 for return trains to Gatwick and flights to Oslo.
    £51 for all return internal train and bus journeys.

    £10 for travel insurance.

    My kit list:



    Bergen , Berghaus Vulcan,
    Jervens bag - Hunter
    Sleeping bag Softie 9
    DD Tarp 3 x3 Guy lines attached
    German army folding sleep mat,
    Wash kit, pine tar soap, micro fibre cloth , foot powder, tooth paste and brush ,
    Underwear x4
    Socks x4
    T shirts x3
    Spare trousers , light weight cotton
    Arktis Smock
    Insect repellent , Nordic summer,
    Mosie head net,
    Buffalo Shirt and bivvi trousers/boots,
    UCO Micro Candle plus 3 citronella candles
    Knife and Ferro Rod
    Local area map
    Compass
    Ortlieb 2 litre water bottle
    Army 1 Litre water bottle
    Ortlieb 5 litre folding bucket
    Spoon
    folding cup
    Australian Slouch Hat, plus wool hat (sleeping),
    Gloves
    Head torch with fresh batteries
    AAA spare batteries
    Bog roll
    Eagle Kettle and bowl

    Camera
    Sunglasses
    Rations
    flip flops
    iPod
    Passport
    Tickets
    E111 form
    Cash
    Water proof bag for above paper work .
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    Heres some of my photos ,

    On the beach ,





    Water was getting short so we went urban foraging
    Amazing what you can find ,


    Got some 10 litre of the finest ,

    Now time for a brew ,


    Twodogs
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    Nice one, Cliff.

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    Day two , hitting the trail .
    View for the T-BANE 20 mins out of Oslo ,


    Walking ,



    First brew on the trail ,,cone time


    Tring to aviod the ice down hill we desend though the woods ,


    The first frozen lake ,,,,,,wow ,


    K9 cracking the ice for a brew ,

    Camping on the same lake , sorting out the new diggs ,




    Megga view towards the ski slope ,



    there was a bit of a chill though that was at the ski lodge not on the lake that was lower and colder ,

    Twodogs
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    "Carry light, freeze at night"

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