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Robmc

Nomad
Sep 14, 2013
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St Neots Cambs
.......................He is one to teach you something about survival (in a negative way). The Canadians have recently found one of his ships, which originally sparked the largest search and rescue mission in history. It is all a fascinating story. The story of his wife is even more remarkable, now she Was an explorer and more man than her husband ever was.

Unfortunately, she was also a major factor in the condemnation of John Rae. But yes, apart from that she did achieve a lot, often with her husband.
 

Laurentius

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Aug 13, 2009
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Knowhere
Unfortunately, she was also a major factor in the condemnation of John Rae. But yes, apart from that she did achieve a lot, often with her husband.

Could we call her a bushcraft pioneer? I reckon she would have given Les Hiddens a run for his money considering her pioneer travels in Australia. She had respect for the Aborigines and the convicts too, who accompanied her.
 

Robmc

Nomad
Sep 14, 2013
254
0
St Neots Cambs
Could we call her a bushcraft pioneer? I reckon she would have given Les Hiddens a run for his money considering her pioneer travels in Australia. She had respect for the Aborigines and the convicts too, who accompanied her.

Most definitely a Bushcraft pioneer, I wouldn't dispute that. But I think it is unfortunate that Rae suffered as he did as a result of her campaign against him, and to my mind, he was one of the leading pioneers (if not THE).

However, I do realise that this was out of grief and that these were different times, but nonetheless a great travesty.
 

Laurentius

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Aug 13, 2009
2,422
614
Knowhere
Most definitely a Bushcraft pioneer, I wouldn't dispute that. But I think it is unfortunate that Rae suffered as he did as a result of her campaign against him, and to my mind, he was one of the leading pioneers (if not THE).

However, I do realise that this was out of grief and that these were different times, but nonetheless a great travesty.
Yes I do agree Rae suffered from revealing the truth as he knew it. At least he has been honoured in these latter days https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/news/blue-plaque-for-john-rae
 
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Robmc

Nomad
Sep 14, 2013
254
0
St Neots Cambs
Yes I do agree Rae suffered from revealing the truth as he knew it. At least he has been honoured in these latter days https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/news/blue-plaque-for-john-rae

Quite so. I am surprised it took as long as it did really. I first learned about Rae in the 70's at school from a History teacher who was a bit of an expert on the man. I also thought the Ray Mears program brought it to the fore again and widened public knowledge of the events.

At least he now has the recognition he deserves.
 

pysen78

Forager
Oct 10, 2013
201
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Stockholm
I've had christmas pudding and brandy butter with me on a hike. Perhaps it doesn't qualify as cake, really, and not suitable for dunking, but gotta be one of the more energy packed cake-like substitutes out there!
 

mousey

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Jun 15, 2010
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254
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NE Scotland
I've been partial to the anzac buscuit recipe I found somewhere on here, apparently it also keeps for ages but it's never lasted long enough in our house to find out how long.


However I'd have to say that all this talk of extra clothing, tea and cake is complete nonsense. Surely the best way to avoid hypothermia to to take a pack animal with you, small donkey or similar. Then when you feel a bit chilly you can just cut it open and climb in to ride out the bad weather...
 

BlueTrain

Nomad
Jul 13, 2005
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Near Washington, D.C.
You laugh! The title of a book published, I think, by the Sierra Club in 1953 was "Going Light with Backpack or Burro," by Brower & Hildebrand. Only slightly dated, it is illustrated with charming artwork of people in Tyrolean hats and Norwegian rucksacks. Decidedly oriented towards the West. No mention of actually eating the burros.
 

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