Scandinavian wintermeet februari 2012

[RonW]

Hi guys,

I had the idea to plan/organise a Scandinavian wintermeet in februari 2012.

The date I had in mind, is the last full weekend of februari, being friday 24th untill sundag 26th. The goal of this meet is to get to know my "neighbours" since I am the new guy on this "block" and exchange experiences.

I want/have to limit this meet to Scandinavians only, since there's only so much room and these people know the terrain we operate in. Plus the fact that it is a first for me to organise something like this, so I don't want it to get to big, at first. Sorry, guys.

If you're interested, let me know, either by pm or directly here, so I know what I am getting into.

Here's what I've been thinking off;

Location; Sweden, Säters kommun, Southern Dalarna, which I think is relatively central to all.

Arrival friday,

2 overnighters in an armytent/lavvu, cooking for the group in a large kettle or Dutch oven. During the day... share skills, get to know each other, depends a bit on the weather, too. If it's too bad, we can sleep inside the house. (Here's where the room-issue comes in).

Input is welcome!

Departure sunday

 

[Steffen]

what a great idea, i'm sure it will be a fantastic weekend for those who attend.
i can not make it due to long distance and the fact that i don't have a car.

have fun and take lots of pics.

 

[RonW]

Hej Steffen,
tack!

Maybe we can arrange for you to carpool with someone by that time.

 

[susi]

Maybe you could post this at BushcraftFinland?:

http://bushcraftfinland.atfreeforum.com/international-forum-f5/?sid=b7519dbee31156d38086fbcb97df2778

 

[RonW]

Just a quick reminder.

So far there will/might be attending; 3 people from Norway, 2 from Sweden, 1 from Denmark and maybe 1 from Finland.

Here's more info and discussion about it; http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49671&page=2

 

[RichardIT]

Hope it goes well

 

[ged]

Looking forward to seeing lots of photographs!

 

[Toddy]

Best of luck with it
Hope it's a great weekend for you all

and yes please, we'd like to see any photos

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Wayland]

Good luck with it guys.

If you do the same next year I might join you.

 

[Ivanhoe]

I'm interested as well.

If I show up I'll have my own tent and won't need any place in the heated tent.


Not promising anything yet, but I'd like to come just to see you guys.
And we'll take it from there...

 

[forestwalker]

I *may* join you, but I'm not sure I'll have the time to spare, but I'll try to work it in.

If I turn up I'll bring my own kit, no worries there.

 

[RonW]

You're most welcome.
And if the longterm weatherforecast is anyhting to go by, we might have temperatures were even I can popup a lean-to..

 

[RonW]

OK guys,
one more week.

Those attending please drop me a PM, so I can give you directions!

Vi ses nästa veckan!

Prepare for a wet weekend though..... there's a serious thaw predicted....

 

[RonW]

Well people,
the meet has been cancelled permanently!
pleople kept on dropping out and the weather just is quite a mess here; serious thaw, high temperatures, everything is soaking wet and being up to your knees in slush all day is not my idea of fun, either...

I'll try and give it a go again later on in spring.
Sorry!

 

[Ivanhoe]

I'm sorry to hear that. I was just about to start packing, but of course
we need proper snow to have a Winter Meet. I had really began to look
forward to meeting you RonW!

Personally I would'nt mind soaking wet weather...

We'll have another go at it I hope!

Me out yesterday, taking pics of a new little tent I've bought.