2012 bcuk Advanced Arctic Expedition

[Teepee]

Thats another possible hassle solved for us.

Good to know I can readily get some fuel that doesn't need the jet on my Omnifuel poking before every brew.

 

[Shewie]

Alkylate Petrol is widely available in Norway and fuel of choice for petrol stoves amongst many stove users there, burns very clean, Aspen is one brand I'm told same as Aspen 4T in the UK.

I picked up some Aspen locally a week or so ago, they've now dropped the T off the end if anyone's looking for it.

Mine is produced by Lantmannen in Sweden so you should be able to grab some in Norway

 

[Woody]

Does anyone know where the nearest fuel station is to the airport for petrol for the stove and if its open late at night?

Teepee (and every one else) there are two petrol stations in the village just down the road where those that require it can purchase their food and the taxi/transport service as per the original instructions (below) available to get there. All the facilities are within 50 meters of each other and are within walking distance (1.5km approx) of our first days location for those that fancy walking down.

Catering: The Expedition is on a self-catering basis. Students can either bring rations from the UK or purchase locally. Transport will be provided on day one at a cost of £2.00 per person/per trip to the local supermarket to purchase rations. Cooking: Meth's burning (or similar) stoves – Students to provide, (Meths and unleaded can be purchased locally) and/or open fires.[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif] [/FONT]

 

[Teepee]

2nd March		07:02		16:55		9 hours 53 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
3rd March		06:58		16:59		10 hours 1 min		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
4th March		06:54		17:03		10 hours 9 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
5th March		06:49		17:07		10 hours 18 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
6th March		06:45		17:11		10 hours 26 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
7th March		06:40		17:15		10 hours 35 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
8th March		06:36		17:19		10 hours 43 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
9th March		06:31		17:23		10 hours 52 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
10th March		06:27		17:27		11 hours		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
11th March		06:23		17:31		11 hours 8 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
12th March		06:18		17:35		11 hours 17 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
13th March		06:14		17:39		11 hours 25 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
14th March		06:09		17:42		11 hours 33 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
15th March		06:05		17:46		11 hours 41 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
16th March		06:01		17:50		11 hours 49 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
17th March		05:56		17:54		11 hours 58 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1
18th March		05:52		17:58		12 hours 6 mins		Central European Time (CET) GMT+1

 

[Teepee]

Google map for the area for planning days before and after the course.

I've drawn up a map of the area, feel free to add to it. It's openly editable.

 

[Becky]

Hi All

The following is an official list of all those that have paid their deposits for this expedition and consequently represent the numbers so far:

1.wayland
2.teedee
3.skaus84
4.Greg
5.teepee
6.JamesBentley
7.iceman81
8.I**C******
9.Chris the Cat
10.DUCKy
11.imagedude


Please note there is currently a cancellation waiting list and people waiting have been informed of this available place.

 

[Chris the Cat]

How many on the cancellation list Becky ?
Up to 12 can come on this trip , so will someone now move up from the waiting list?
My best.
Chris

 

[Becky]

Hi Chris

There are currently 3 on the waiting list and the first has been informed of the available place I am just waiting on confirmation from them

Becky

 

[Chris the Cat]

Cheers Becky .
My best.
Chris.

 

[Becky]

Hi All

The following is an official list of all those that have paid their deposits for this expedition and consequently represent the numbers so far:

1.wayland
2.teedee
3.skaus84
4.Greg
5.teepee
6.JamesBentley
7.iceman81
8.I**C******
9.Chris the Cat
10.DUCKy
11.imagedude
12.Into_the_Wild

 

[Into_the_wild]

Hey Guys,
Becky has just added me to the Advanced Arctic Expedition course after someone unfortunately had to pull out. Which is great news for me, although a bit of a shock as I really didn't expect to be going. So I will have to play catch up with what has been previously discussed in terms of 'everything' really.
I haven't really had time to have a good look through all the threads I haven't long joined BCUK, but I shall over the coming weeks, so just bare with me if I ask any stupid questions, or post anything that you've all already been over possibly more than once (be gentle!!). And ignore my GrammEr!! Lol!
Anyway, hope to catch up to speed soon and if there are any threads in particular any of you think I should have a gander at first, I'd be much obliged (apart from this one & the Arctic Expeditions threads). Which I'll be onto asap.
I have got one question though, Is anyone going from Wales (Im south), if so how, when, how much etc, etc ? because I've only looked today but am finding travel and flight times etc to be a bit of a struggle ( Rv/drop off times, dates difficult & expensive to meet).
Thanks in advance. Shane
(p.s Im posting this on the Arctic course discussion thread as well)

 

[Wayland]

Good to see you on board Shane.

 

[Chris the Cat]

Shane, glad you can make it sir!
I will be traveling from the SW ( Somerset ) and flying out from LHR.
I went on the first BcUK Actic trip two years ago, if I can help in any way, give me a shout.
Look forward to meeting you.
my best.
Chris.

 

[skaus84]

Unfortunately I was made redundant yesterday and the company I worked for have informed me that they cannot afford to pay me my last months wages so I have had to withdraw from this and the basic Arctic course. At least there is a waiting list so the advanced should run regardless!

 

[Teepee]

Sorry to hear that Skaus

I hope you get things back on track soon

 

[Into_the_wild]

Cheers Guys. Im looking forward to meeting you all

Skaus, really sorry to hear about this

 

[widu13]

Skaus, sorry to hear that mate- I know exactly how you feel!

 

[Wayland]

Oh that really sucks.

Bad enough losing your job but last months wages as well...

I feel for you mate.

 

[Imagedude]

Anyone got any suggestions regarding catering. I don't fancy living on beans, Pot Noodles and biltong but can't think of anything else at the moment.

 

[Teepee]

Anyone got any suggestions regarding catering. I don't fancy living on beans, Pot Noodles and biltong but can't think of anything else at the moment.

I've booked an extra bag for food

I'm filling it with;
Homemade potato farls
Packet pasta meals
Spiced Cous-cous
Loads of malt loaf, some pre spread with butter
Mattessons sausages
Hard boiled eggs
Loads of dried fruit-bananas, raisins, ginger
Nuts
Couple of blocks of cheese
Bodybuiding powder
Plenty of milk powder-full fat and skimmed
Box of flapjack bars
Muesli bars
Plenty of choclolate with nuts
Tangfastics ( the best sweets in the world)


I'm going to get some food there too, hoping to pick up reindeer meat, reindeer salami, Gudbrandsdalen cheese and some fresh veg that will survive a freezing.


Thats breakfast sorted, don't know what I'm going to eat for dinner