2012 bcuk Advanced Arctic Expedition

[Teepee]

Eight kilometers travellled on snowshoes today, looks like I'll have to get a lot fitter before I'm able to travel thirty K with a twenty K pack!

Good man Bob, that sounds like some tough going. God knows what I'll do if I cant haul, My loads bang on 50 kg and I can still only walk 2 miles with it before collapsing in a heap.

14kg of food though, so its not too bad.

 

[Shewie]

14kg of food though, so its not too bad.

Om nom nom

 

[Teepee]

Thats it guys, I'm packed and ready to go.


I threw a 5x4 poly tarp in to rig up as it looks like it'll be contsant precip for the duration and my hobo stove made the cut also.

Theres about 30cm of lying snow at bardufoss at present, the snowshoes will not be a waste of effort to carry.

See you in the fridge (not looking like a freezer anymore). I'm easily recognisable at the airport, I look like I've been lost in the Yukon for the winter .

 

[Teepee]

Om nom nom

Waffles and custard mate. Say no more

 

[Imagedude]

Sounds good, see what the conditions are like then make a decision. I didnt think about the bus option either

Good going Bob, and Snow shoeing means there must be snow

We had a foot of snow last night hence the shoeing instead of skiing. However temps rise above freezing on sunday.

 

[DUCky]

I am set as well. I have got my gear packed and am coming in at 29 kg (with about 7 kg of food). Will need to get some fuel and do some final shopping for steaks
I thought about leaving my snow shoes, but after having gone to the trouble of fitting them in my pack, they are coming along!

Look forward to meeting you all.

 

[Imagedude]

I had bear, moose, reindeer, horse and rakefisk for dinner tonight. Next week it will be compo and snack bars.

 

[bikething]

Next week it will be compo and snack bars.

.. a lot easier to carry than bear, moose, etc.. I find

 

[Into_the_wild]

Few hours sleep before an early flight tmrw. If I get any sleep, my body clocks a mess after staying up till 2am moat of the week packing and re-packing, in the end Ive just chucked it all in lol! Ill have to repack again In Norway anyway. See you all soon

 

[redandshane]

Few hours sleep before an early flight tmrw. If I get any sleep, my body clocks a mess after staying up till 2am moat of the week packing and re-packing, in the end Ive just chucked it all in lol! Ill have to repack again In Norway anyway. See you all soon

Have a great time we must have a meet when you get back with the broke back Brecon crew
I am off up the Vale of Neath to the edge of the Brecons via Neath this morning

 

[Becky]

Dear All

I just wanted to wish you all a safe journey and hope you have a fantastic time on the expedition
regards
Becky

 

[udamiano]

Yes have a good trip folks. For those who were intending to meet up with Wayland; His last position was
Latitude :

69.0274​

Longitude :

18.60271​

Time :

9 March 2012 10:56:58 GMT



Have fun, Be safe, and bring back loads of good stories ​

da

 

[Imagedude]

C Da C, Imagedude and Ted share 2 beds in thr Raddison Blu hotel.

 

[Imagedude]

Drambuie and Haribo diet now supplemented with Pringles.

 

[udamiano]

Drambuie and Haribo diet now supplemented with Pringles.View attachment 9181

Diet of Kings

 

[Tony]

I bet the guys are having fun....Looking forward to hearing the stories and seeing some pics

 

[Shewie]

Me too, a couple of the guys have lived and breathed nothing but arctic stuff for the last six months.

I hope it's been nice and cold for them

 

[tedw]

It was fantastic! We got a couple of cold & wet days, but that just broadened the bushcraft living experience. My thanks to Woody and all the BCUKers on the trip for being great company. Now to deal with the pile of wet/damp/dirty/smoky kit in the garage...........and get some more sleep!

 

[Shewie]

How cold did it get down to Ted?

 

[Imagedude]

Didn't get too cold, perhaps -8 on one occasion. It did snow a lot and that combined with freezing rain and fluctuating temps meant that we had fun.