Telemark History Trip
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Hopefully these threads can inspire some people to get out and give it a go, with Google Earth, the internet and webcams to assist it really is as simple as it sounds.
Looks good, and it's inspired me for when I get some money together! It'll be one to remember I'm sure, can't wait to hear about it round the fire...
Hopefully these threads can inspire some people to get out and give it a go, with Google Earth, the internet and webcams to assist it really is as simple as it sounds.
Looks good, and it's inspired me for when I get some money together! It'll be one to remember I'm sure, can't wait to hear about it round the fire...
Nice one boys... Looks like a fun trip. I wish I could tag along...
We dug up some info on the Telemark region and the history of the raid back in this thread.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50174&page=3
I see you're using an Optimus Tor / trapper or clone for a stove. Is that 1 each or will you share...
Cheers
John
We dug up some info on the Telemark region and the history of the raid back in this thread.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50174&page=3
I see you're using an Optimus Tor / trapper or clone for a stove. Is that 1 each or will you share...
Cheers
John
Thanks for digging that post up John
I have a Swedish Army Svea Tor , a Claus Olson Tor clone , Trangia 25 and 2 Meta 50, so loads of choice , we havent decided on one or two as yet .
Cheers
Twodogs
I have a Swedish Army Svea Tor , a Claus Olson Tor clone , Trangia 25 and 2 Meta 50, so loads of choice , we havent decided on one or two as yet .
Cheers
Twodogs
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I should have asked you guys last weekend where you managed to find all the rations from? I'll bet they weren't cheap but they'll be great to have when you're there. I'd imagine there are some weird dishes to be had as well, fish head spread and heavy bread, mmmm!
Hello Chad
The Norwegian rats came from Ebay it was a lucky buy it now ,
Heres the Norwegian Rations website ,
http://www.drytech.no/old/?page_id=40
heres the Dutch rations ,
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/s...ew-genuine-dutch-military-extreme-733848.html
The British arctic rats came from ,
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51721
The British army boil in the bags came from me I had some left over from my last trip .
The cost of rations is £30 each or £5 a day
Twodogs
The Norwegian rats came from Ebay it was a lucky buy it now ,
Heres the Norwegian Rations website ,
http://www.drytech.no/old/?page_id=40
heres the Dutch rations ,
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/s...ew-genuine-dutch-military-extreme-733848.html
The British arctic rats came from ,
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51721
The British army boil in the bags came from me I had some left over from my last trip .
The cost of rations is £30 each or £5 a day
Twodogs
Cheers Cliff! That's nowhere near as bad as getting food there, not that you'd be able to anyway. £5 per day is nothing, and your pack will get easier to carry the more you eat! Sounds like it's going to be an amazing trip, I've got to get there oneday. Looking forward to the pics and tales already
Cheers Cliff! That's nowhere near as bad as getting food there, not that you'd be able to anyway. £5 per day is nothing, and your pack will get easier to carry the more you eat! Sounds like it's going to be an amazing trip, I've got to get there oneday. Looking forward to the pics and tales already
Plus, when the rations have gone we have more room to buy kit on the way back :yikes:
From what I've heard I'd need to take out a second mortgage to bring anything back, hope you guys find some unique shiny stuff though. I'm sure in a few years it'll filter down to me via Cliff then Neil with a bit of help from paypal!
Great idea guys
Before you go you should try to visit the Royal Engineers Museum in Chatham - they have a display of artifacts from the mission including one of the original HW cells on display.
If you can get to Chatham on the 12th june around midday I can take you round for free (I am chairman of the Airborne Engineer committee of the museum) as i will be showing my friend around there anyway - it would be a good background to the trip.
And i am dead jealous
Cheers
Nick
PM me if youre interested
Before you go you should try to visit the Royal Engineers Museum in Chatham - they have a display of artifacts from the mission including one of the original HW cells on display.
If you can get to Chatham on the 12th june around midday I can take you round for free (I am chairman of the Airborne Engineer committee of the museum) as i will be showing my friend around there anyway - it would be a good background to the trip.
And i am dead jealous
Cheers
Nick
PM me if youre interested
Nick many thanks for the offer but its to far for me for a day out .
I will get there in the future as I want to see the docks
Thanks again
Cliff
I will get there in the future as I want to see the docks
Thanks again
Cliff
What an absolutely cracking trip.
I loved the RM shows on the subject and have looked around some of the Aviemore locations (I've still to get a look at the stores building tho').
I must admit I'm more than a wee bit jealous.
What was a pleasant surprise though, is that this sort of trip can be achieved for a modest amount with some good planning and organisation.
My hat's off to you !!
Cannot wait to hear of the trip and see the photos
atb
Chris
I loved the RM shows on the subject and have looked around some of the Aviemore locations (I've still to get a look at the stores building tho').
I must admit I'm more than a wee bit jealous.
What was a pleasant surprise though, is that this sort of trip can be achieved for a modest amount with some good planning and organisation.
My hat's off to you !!
Cannot wait to hear of the trip and see the photos
atb
Chris
Kit packed, both ready for the off on Monday
Nice one... Have a great time and take lots of photos
Have a wicked time guys, don't eat too much reindeer moss and don't eat all of the reindeer either.
