Arctic 2010 Exped attendees discussions

[Leonidas]

Yep, that's 16 All go, full steam ahead....and all that

I'll come back to you soon on the hire stuff.

:notworthy nuff said really

Tom

 

[coln18]

thats great news! i cant wait any longer Tone, thats 3 days now ive just stared at a blank screen waiting, Can we leave for the airport yet - what do you mean, not till february 2010.

Oh well back to sitting inside the fridge training for february 2010...

Col....

 

[peds8045]

Tom,

If you are still going for the group buy flight from Oslo northwards then i am interested. Thanks in advance.

Pete

 

[coln18]

ditto on the group flight from Oslo

Col....

 

[peve3]

Group buy for me also !!,

Just to confirm now we have the numbers what airline provider are people going with from old blighty ? I take it we can book the flight now without chance of cancellations !!

 

[gingerscot]

Wohoo!

Me and my partner are also in on the group travel if its cheaper ofcourse and slightly depending on connection flights from Edinburgh. Is my partner going to be the only female?

 

[Chris the Cat]

I'm in touch with my 'feminine side',if that helps!!?
Tom,any chance you could run the London HR to Oslo (return) bit
by me again! Have to try and do all this booking on the comp. and
I am rubbish at this sort of thing and don't want to mess it up!!
Did you go for insureandgo's Gold cover?
Thanks mate.
My best.
Chris.

 

[peds8045]

I'm flying to Oslo on the Sat evening and staying in an airport hotel ready for the northbound flight on the Sunday. I am only doing this as it means i can use a load of air miles i have with BA and get a relativley cheap flight there and back, i.e. £75.00 return LHR to Oslo plus £70.00 for the hotel. Still cheaper than the early morning single leg for the same journey. If any of you have the miles it requires 15000 of the blighters.

 

[Leonidas]

I'm in touch with my 'feminine side',if that helps!!?
Tom,any chance you could run the London HR to Oslo (return) bit
by me again! Have to try and do all this booking on the comp. and
I am rubbish at this sort of thing and don't want to mess it up!!
Did you go for insureandgo's Gold cover?
Thanks mate.
My best.
Chris.

Chris - I opted for insureandgo's silver cover...IMO gold was OTT.
As for the filghts...here is what I've booked..(Please ensure you double and triple check your own arrangements)

LHR - London Heathrow
OSL - Oslo-Gardermoen
BDU - Bardufosss

14th Feb 2010

• Depart LHR 0720 - Arr OSL 1030 (British Airways BA0762)
• Depart OSL 1235 - Arr BDU 1425 (Norwegian Airlines DY394)
• Meet up at BDU arrivals 1530 14th Feb

20th Feb 2010

• Dropped of at BDU at 1300 20th Feb
• Depart BDU 1415 - Arr OSL 1605 (Norwegian Airlines DY395)
• Depart OSL 1710 - Arr LHR 1840 (British Airways BA0767)

Tom

 

[Leonidas]

OK got another group flight quote from Norwegian for the OSL to BDU return leg of the trip

Note
Some folks have shown interest
Some folks have shown interest if it is cheaper than booking direct
Some folks have yet to note any interest

The group offer email

BRUK ARCTIC NM: 0
DY 394 G 14FEB 7 OSLBDU HK10 1235 1425
DY 395 G 20FEB 6 BDUOSL HK10 1415 1605
Fare pr. person included tax will be NOK 1504.-
Totalfare included tax will be NOK 15.040.-
Deposit is 20% of total fare.

Included in the group price is 2 pieces of luggage of max 20 kg per piece per person.
We allow 1 piece of cabin luggage, max 10 kg (55x40x20cm)

Please note that we only accept payment in currency given in the offer above.

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We hope the offer will be of interest and ask for confirmation within 29 october 09
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If we do not hear from you by then, the offer will be cancelled.​

In summary:
The group offer

• £164 per person (£39 deposit)

The equivalent direct booking is (Today (Fluctuates due to NOK exchange rates))

• Flight £126
• 2 x 20kg pieces of checked luggage £16
• Named seat £8 (We get to sit as a group)
• Total £150 (£150 paid at time of booking)

Next Steps
If we get 10 folks names who want to book the group flight we can proceed.
So far:

peve3
coln18
peds8045
Peterlee_Paddler
Chris the Cat
Stuartlafferty
barryasmith
leonidas (Tom)

need two more

Tom

 

[Peterlee_Paddler]

I'm sure my brother will want in on this;- I'll phone him now.

 

[Peterlee_Paddler]

Yup, he's on for this, so ...

peve3
coln18
peds8045
Peterlee_Paddler
Chris the Cat
Stuartlafferty
barryasmith
leonidas (Tom)
McGarley

Need one more

 

[coln18]

how are we to pay for the group booking tom?

QUESTION NO 2. where has every one got their insurance from?

and finally which airport do you fly from, i believe oslo has at least 3

col....

 

[Leonidas]

QUESTION NO 2. where has every one got their insurance from?

Col - Please go here It is earlier in this thread.

Google Insureand go.....all one word, your choice, but suggest you take a look at silver single trip travel

Tom

 

[Leonidas]

how are we to pay for the group booking tom?
col....

Col - The T&C's for the group booking can be viewed here

Which airport do you fly from, i believe oslo has at least 3 ?col....

Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)

If it is not this airport then Houston we have a problem.......:twak:
In all seriousness I've been careful to check and recheck airport codes......but at the end of the day it is down to each of us to check the details


Tom

 

[Leonidas]

Tony - Might be an idea to gather up all questions and subsequent answers for the briefing pack?
You can then distribute accordingly ahead of time?

Let me know

Tom

 

[BushEd]

Alright guys. Signed up yesterday; deposit should be paid next week when i get some payments in. Can't wait for this trip, and its a complete bargain!!!

Have been sorting out kit for it and in terms of clothing i think i'm pretty much sweet (boots might be a touch tighter with the amount of socks but i dont think its worth buying new ones.

Got a question about sleeping stuff though. i have a pretty good 3 season bag, and i have a homemade hammock cocoon (using a poncho and a mattress topper) - if i wrapped the cocoon around the bag, plus a silk liner, would this be warm enough? Also my thermarest is rated at 3 seasons i think so is it worth getting a 5 season army roll mat?

Anyone else planning on flying with Ryanair from stansted?

 

[Leonidas]

Have been sorting out kit for it and in terms of clothing i think i'm pretty much sweet (boots might be a touch tighter with the amount of socks but i dont think its worth buying new ones.

Got a question about sleeping stuff though. i have a pretty good 3 season bag, and i have a homemade hammock cocoon (using a poncho and a mattress topper) - if i wrapped the cocoon around the bag, plus a silk liner, would this be warm enough? Also my thermarest is rated at 3 seasons i think so is it worth getting a 5 season army roll mat?

Excellent news Ed
I'd urge caution re the boots, tight boots mean less than optimum circulation, also less air gaps....
That environment + an extremety (feet) + next to the cold surface, could = frostbite or have an impact upon your enjoyment

5 season rollmat definitely....you need insulation between you and the heat wicking surface....

Sleeping bag.....mmm....I'd borrow an army Arctic bag for the trip if I were you.....

Just my opinion

Tom

 

[DavidJT]

Hi guys, not coming on this one, wish I could. Hopefully make one of the future expeds.
Just wanted to point out that having flown with Ryan Air to Oslo (Torp), I seem to remember it's quite far from Gardemoen, maybe about 2hrs?
Just wanted let you know as would hate anyone to miss their connection.
Have a fantastic trIp yo jammy b*****ds!

 

[BushEd]

hmmm well, ill see what the boots feel like when i get my new arctic socks (damn postage strike). And it looks like you can rent arctic boots and sleeping bags there, works out about the same cost as buying new of either for the 7 days. Decisions....