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Karl82

Karl82

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I was inspired by Cliff and Martins trip they did http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60699&highlight=heroes+telemark ,and wanted to do a simpler trip so after bending and twisting Clive's arm he agreed to join me a few others where invited but none could make it this time. So after months of planning and logistics the time had arrived.

Here we start at Gatwick airport with coffee a must for any trip.



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we the caught the bus from Oslo to Rjukan



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we had a look around at the artefacts and history information at the cable car.



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then it was time to go up.



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the view of Rjukan on the way up.



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long way down.



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Karl82

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once at the top the leg work started for real and boy did it hurt after a few days.



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and off we went.



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a nice spot for a brew and some food.



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that is no hill its a mountain range.



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Breakfast of champions.



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up the mountain we went.



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nearly at the top nearly.



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quick refresh slash of cold water to cool off.



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now we finally made it to the top of the plateau.


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across we went.


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after a full days hike we made our destination for a few days rest.



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water collecting.



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camp set up.



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it then rained solid and heavy for 3 days so the two day stop became 3 days. we had to test the water proofs witch all worked well.



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Clive's mate Fred the frog hopped by for a visit in the rain.



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the water level raised after all the rain.



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Karl82

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with the rain stopping it was time to make tracks before it turned again. back across and down the plateau.



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then some more rain.



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with the weather clearing we could see our next destination across the valley.



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down and across we headed.



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on the other side up we had to go again.



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finally we made it.



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Karl82

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After we had a look around Vemork we made our way to the bus stop to catch a bus to Rjukan for the next leg of the trip to hike the disused rail line to Mael.

After about one and a half hours waiting a elderly Norwegian couple stopped to pick up their post from the post boxes near the stop so i went over to ask if they knew what time the next bus was. She went to ask her husband, she then called us over and said get in theirs not many buses here we will take you to Rjukan we where given a bit of a history lesson about the town. she asked where we where going i said we going to hike to Mael from Rjukan she offered to drop us off in Mael but i explained we wanted to hike that bit so they dropped us off at the last store in town and showed us where to get onto the train line. she then raced back to the car and came back with a foil package, she said i backed this cake for my son but you can have it i have another at home i will pick up for him. gracefully we accepted and thanked them for their kindness could not have asked for a nicer couple i wish them all the best in the future. i am sorry i did not ask their names i think it was the shock of such kindness and willingness to help complete strangers that threw me. The ginger cake was fantastic and enjoyed its one of those that will stay with you for ever.


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Freeze-dried camping food yes you can live on it but it tastes .... we needed real food.



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enjoyment over it was time to head home on last night in the woods near the airport.



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do not touch or eat unless you know what you doing with mushrooms.



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at Torp Clive just had enough and wants to go home.



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what a fantastic trip we had hope you enjoyed reading about it half as much as we enjoyed it.
 
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ex-member BareThrills

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Cracking write up mate. The landscape looks awesome. Like clive's front mounted rocket pouch. good idea.

Was it as wet on the feet as expected? Kit list please when you have time :D
 
GordonM

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Excellent after action review, Karl! How many miles covered upon the plateau? Any kit that you carried but did not use / could have left behind? What did your packs weigh at the beginning of the trek? Anything you would have done differently in your load out? What are the smocks in the pictures? Love the beer and food rewards pictures! Thanks to you and Clive for sharing your trip. Awesome!
 
Karl82

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will do a kit list later this week Paul im off to Kent in a few hours mate.

Gordan feet stayed dry for the most part and well powdered kit that wouldn't be taken again was Clive with his norgy it just soaked up the moisture. i used all the kit i took as we pared it down to the minimum needed to be comfy. i would not try to carry all 10 days worth of food next time pack weighed about 30kg to 32kg we did about 30 miles all in about 20 miles on the plateau and about 10miles from Rjukan to Mael. the smocks are the arkis Danish camo gen 1 and gen 2.
 
santaman2000

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Great report and photos. Thanks for sharing.

You know you've had too much freeze dried food when your idea of "real food" includes frozen, crinkle cut chips. LOL
 
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