Arctic Expedition Feb 2010

[Gailainne]

Then...if the moon is out and it is a cloudless night, the landscape will look like a photo negative.
If there is no moon we will probably not see our hand in front of our face without a light source....awesome.

Either way the sunsets and sunrises should be jaw dropping with such clear, clean air and no ambient light.

Tom

You aint kidding, the quality of light is amazing, even after sunset

This was taken well after sunset

Cheers

Stephen

Gregorach was telling me at a recent meet that the sun is behaving itself atm, which means no spectacular Aurora Borealis while we are there hopefully we will get something, (one of the reasons I'm going).

 

[Leonidas]

Finally got confirmation that I will be free to attend this. Is there a deadline for the deposit to be paid? I'm working on the finances for it now!

That is brilliant news, awesome.
Re the deadline, there is deadline for the balance to be paid, the only other deadline would be to beat folks to one of the last remaining places
There are a handful of places left but if at all possible....I would advise not leaving it until the last minute, an Arctic exped at this price is like finding gold at the end of the rainbow

I missed an Arctic exped last Feb (2009) due to hospitalization, the exped was exactly £2000 for the course PLUS flights and gear etc..it was even in the same region, I was gutted until I learned Tony was cooking this exped up......

Think of it this way.....You'll never be short of a conversation piece again...that's priceless

Tom

 

[Leonidas]

You aint kidding, the quality of light is amazing, even after sunset
.

That's very, very nice....
Just like Northern Quebec....so cold it no longer felt cold, but was it dry

Amongst other things....I can't wait to get round a camp fire, in the Arctic, with like minded folks....
Experiences like these are what is life all about....

Tom

 

[Chris the Cat]

You are not wrong Tom!
By the way,when does the balance need paying by?
Thinking of going oldschool this time,Ventile and wool!!
What do you think?!
My best.
Chris.

 

[Boom De Ah Dah]

Hello. My first post on this forum, having lurked for some time but not much in the past few months. Well, wouldn't you know it that that's the time the announcement for these expeditions came out? My heart leapt to see the courses, but sunk just as fast to see "Full".

Long story short, I'd love to be a part of this expedition. (To put it mildly. ) I'll keep crossing my fingers in my mittens for a place to come free, and for the chance to meet you all in February!

 

[Chris the Cat]

Where does it say it is full mate!
C da C.

 

[Boom De Ah Dah]

Hey C da Cat! According to the Expedition page on Ray Mears' website, both courses are showing as full. If I'm wrong about that, can someone put me right, or better still, tell me where to sign up?

 

[Chris the Cat]

Its organised by Bushcraft UK mate! This site right here!!
Go to the first post in this thread by Tony,and details to sign up are all there!!
Get on it!!
My best.
Chris.

 

[Boom De Ah Dah]

Thank you so much, Chris. Me:

 

[coln18]

deposit paid email to follow Tony,

cant wat for February to come now, i think i will go and hang about the freezer tonight to get some valuable training in.

Looking forward to meeting all you guys

Col Newman

 

[peds8045]

Just PM'd Tony if there are any places left. If yes then i will pay the deposit and start looking for flights

 

[Chris the Cat]

You are a star!
Look forward to meeting you mate!
My best.
Chris.

 

[Leonidas]

Just PM'd Tony if there are any places left. If yes then i will pay the deposit and start looking for flights

Excellent news, once you are on-board that will leave two places to fill

Tom

 

[wolf man]

I've just PM'd Tony asking for a place, and will be sending a deposit ASAP.

Looking forward to meeting you guys (also gets me out of a sking trip, I Do NOT enjoy downhill sking!!!)

 

[Chris the Cat]

Good work that man!
C da C.

 

[Leonidas]

I've just PM'd Tony asking for a place, and will be sending a deposit ASAP.

Looking forward to meeting you guys (also gets me out of a sking trip, I Do NOT enjoy downhill sking!!!)

This is great news, glad you are joining us Wolfman

Re the skiing, there is always an opportunity to go skiing....but a week in the Arctic

Great choice...

Tom

 

[Peterlee_Paddler]

Right, pipex gremlins sorted, I now need to sort some kit hire to cut down on my travel allowance, as does my brother (he's just text'd me saying his deposit is paid).
Who do we get in touch with about hire?
I'll post this on the other thread in case I am in the wrong place.

Cheers.

 

[Knobby Norway]

Hi,
Sorry but due to a car crash I will not be able to go on the trip to Norway in Feb. I thought i will be able to but was recently told by my Dr that treatment is likely to continue well into the new year.
I wish all those that are going a fantastic time

Kind regards

Darren

 

[peds8045]

Does this mean we are back down to fifteen or were we over 16 attendees before this event?

 

[Dexter]

Sorry to hear about your car crash Knobby Norway. I wish you a speedy recovery. If there is not a spare space on the expedition then I'm as keen as mustard to take it.

Knobby Norway, had you booked flights from the UK already? If so then it may be possible to transfer them over and save you wasting the cash.