2012 bcuk Advanced Arctic Expedition

[Into_the_wild]

Hi, without me having to look through all the posts, could anyone tell me the current situation with this course please, I have just joined, It looks Interesting. Thanks

 

[Wayland]

As far as I can see, the current status is that enough people have signed up but Bushcraft Expeditions have not yet confirmed that it will go ahead in keeping with their conditions. There may still be room if the numbers change.

There are still places available on the basic course and more confirmed people are needed on that to fill the numbers.

 

[Into_the_wild]

Thanks for the reply Wayland

 

[Becky]

Hi Into_the_wild

I do have a cancellation waiting list so if you would like me to add you to this list I would be more than happy to do so, please let me know.

Becky
Bushcraft Expeditions

 

[Into_the_wild]

Hi Into_the_wild

I do have a cancellation waiting list so if you would like me to add you to this list I would be more than happy to do so, please let me know.

Becky
Bushcraft Expeditions

Hi Becky

Yes Could you add me to the waiting list Please. It doesnt look like the other arctic exped will go ahead does it, what are the min
numbers for that, 15 was it?

Shane

 

[Imagedude]

How many are on the reserve list? Perhaps they could do the course a week early, their numbers combined with the 'basic 5' may make it viable.

 

[Into_the_wild]

How many are on the reserve list? Perhaps they could do the course a week early, their numbers combined with the 'basic 5' may make it viable.

I would go on the Basic course, I will pay my deposit sometime over Xmas/New year (Im still waiting to be paid, just spent all my spare cash today on Xmas shopping)
Maybe we can get a show of hands for the people who are interested in the Basic but have yet to pay a deposit & also people who are on the Advanced reserve list who would consider the Basic course. Then maybe that will make it viable, I wonder if BE would consider slightly lower numbers to make the Basic course happen. Although I can understand that the margin is probably low already.

 

[Becky]

Hi Into_the_wild I have added you to the cancellation list, you are currently the only one on there at the moment.The minimum numbers for the basic arctic course are 15.

Becky

 

[TeeDee]

Becky , Will the Advanced course be run REGARDLESS of the minimum numbers being reached for the basic course?

 

[Wayland]

That is what I have been wondering.

 

[Becky]

Hi Teedee

Each of the courses/expeditions, unless specified, are not connected to each other, so if we do not reach minimum numbers for the BCUK Basic Arctic expedition but stil have our minimum numbers for the Advanced arctic expedition on the go/no go date this course will still take place(advanced course).Hope this makes sense.

Becky

 

[Wayland]

That is very good to know, thank you Becky

Have a good Yule.

 

[Teepee]

That is very good to know, thank you Becky

Have a good Yule.

+1 on that.

 

[Teepee]

Santa just paid me a visit and I got some flights to Norway.

£304 for 2 checked bags, arriving 8th March, leaving 18th March with insurance and one booked seat for the flight over to Oslo with Norwegian all the way. Whatever happens, I'll be there in March for an adventure.

 

[Wayland]

Great work.

 

[Chris the Cat]

The only flights out of Bardufoss that I can find on the 16th are 06.30hrs or 15.30hrs.
The travel details that we have state a drop off at Bardufoss at 08.30 leaving a 7 hour wait!
Bardufoss airport is NOT the kind of airport that lends itself to killing time ( read 'small' ! )
I have asked for independent help with this and the details I give are the ones that have just been relayed back to me.
I wonder if Becky or Woody reads this, they would feel able to comment please?
All the best.
Chris.

 

[Chris the Cat]

P.s , I have rung BE and left an answer phone msg asking for advice or guidance on the above, I am
Sure Becky or Woody will get back to us when they return to the office.
Cheers.
Chris.

 

[Teepee]

Do you fancy staying on for a couple of days Chris? I'm flying back on the 18th to save a load of cash and get more time out there, Ducky is thinking of doing the same I believe? .

The area round Bardufoss looks great for camping for a couple of nights, like a BCUK mini-meet in the arctic with negative travel expenses and familiar faces.

 

[Woody]

The only flights out of Bardufoss that I can find on the 16th are 06.30hrs or 15.30hrs.
The travel details that we have state a drop off at Bardufoss at 08.30 leaving a 7 hour wait!
Bardufoss airport is NOT the kind of airport that lends itself to killing time ( read 'small' ! )
I have asked for independent help with this and the details I give are the ones that have just been relayed back to me.
I wonder if Becky or Woody reads this, they would feel able to comment please?
All the best.
Chris.

Hi Chris,
It would appear that Norwegian have changed their schedules once again! I will look into this and see if we cant change the drop off timing to later in the morning. I (or Becky) will get back to all and confirm in the very near future
Regards and Happy New year
Woody

 

[Chris the Cat]

Thanks so much Woody, sorry to be the bearer of troublesome news!
Happy new year to you all as well at BE.
Teepee I will have to get back to you mate, I may be tight for time but it is a great idea!
Happy new year ( soon! ) by the way, look forward to meeting you.
My best.
Chris.