Finland trip, March 2013 - planning and preperation.
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Plenty of spare pants?
I've had some teflon nappies specially made.
Weight of rucksack plus food is 25lbs. Now to start adding the equipment.
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Oh you're going to hurt...take it easy the first couple of days. Your muscles will not be prepared for skis at all, so you are going into a world of hurt if you strain yourself to much. And it does not take much
Don't worry, I'll probably be walking until I get to a flat frozen lake, I'll then shuffle along at walking pace (or slower). I'm in no rush to get anywhere. I'll just be taking in the scenery and trying to survive.
If you have a multifuel and it can burn kerosene you can use charcoal lighter fluid. They will have it in every gas station and supermarket. It's cheap too. At least in Norway those are kerosene based, and are actually the cleanest burning kerosene thats generally available. Poular among the peopel who like to get on top of mountains on skis here (it's the latest craze)
Some safety tips if you are going to be on lake ice
Do not get anywhere near a river, even a small creek flowing into or out of the lake. They will be covered in snow, so watch the terrain on land for signs of them. You know those I guess. The reason is that the ice will be thinner there.
Carry ice picks. And wear them around your neck on the ice. You wont have a chance in hell without them. You could use your skiing poles as well, but it's likely taht you will ditch them in the water.
The ice picks are used like like this video, and it also tell you how to use them.
Ask the locals about ice conditions before you set out
You probably know this, just general info for everyone really.
[video=youtube;4KDqEJlwclg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KDqEJlwclg[/video]
Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
He made a set last year I think, or maybe that was Wayland. Good video. Presumably he will have ski poles.
IMAGEDUDE - Thanks for checking in at 5.50, was getting worried you will get lost in Slough..........
IMAGEDUDE - Thanks for checking in at 5.50, was getting worried you will get lost in Slough..........
You can buy meths at gas stations, the usual brand names are Marinol and Sinol. "Lamppuöljy" or "Valopetrooli" is kerosene and it is usually available too. There is no Coleman Fuel, but you can buy small engine petrol (like aspen 4t in UK) at Neste gas stations in green 5 liter cans it's called "pienmoottoribensiini 4t".
You don't need to walk to Ivalo from airport, there has always been a bus connection after flights. It can be a big taxi too, but you need to pay only the bus ticket.
You don't need to walk to Ivalo from airport, there has always been a bus connection after flights. It can be a big taxi too, but you need to pay only the bus ticket.
Slough is probably the most dangerous bit!
Here's me and all 26kg of my kit (excluding skis)
Bottom half of 100L sack full of food.
Got you on my bookmarks, watching with interest ( stalking ) lol have a great time, stay safe.
Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Aiguille kit is good quality. Doesn't look too bad. I presume you have a lot of food as it's so expensive over there ?
"Lamppuöljy" is lamp oil I presume?
That stuff contains wax, and is cancer for burners, as it will block it up and it will stop working. And that just won't do.
Use char coal lighter fluid, it is the most clean burning kerosene there is.
It's not too expensive but I could end up 3 days away from the nearest shop so I'll be carrying lots of fuel and food.
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