Comments on The Armchair Adventurer: Huldreheimen: Day 3

Joe, I'm learning that backcountry skiing isn&...

2011-05-01T22:53:34.066+02:00

Joe, I'm learning that backcountry skiing isn't about skiing at all. It's about all the other stuff, mostly involving edges, I learnt from my instructors on the first day and never used again. Yes, I'm definately motivated to give down/synthetic mix a shot.

Mac, Yes it's kind of strange to be still writing it up. Should get my ass into gear and round it off. It's on its way!

Roger, Your welcome. I'm hoping I learnt a lot from this trip. At least enough to make the next one more pleasant. For blister care I use a gel to treat hot spots and then mostly compeed when things get worse but they don't stick well (if at all) in the cold. Before this trip I hadn't had a real problem with blisters for years.

Thanks Dave for an excellent read and photographs,...

2011-05-01T11:27:40.560+02:00

Thanks Dave for an excellent read and photographs, I feel that one of the important things we can take away from blog posts is the experiences you have and how they can inform our thinking when we plan similar trips. There is no doubt that very cold environments really challenge us with our gear, I have learnt a lot reading this report. The challenges of blisters cant be underestimated. What system were you using? I have found Compeed seems to be the best in wet conditions, as long as you can get it to stick.

I've just been reading your trip report Dave, ...

2011-05-01T00:04:44.963+02:00

I've just been reading your trip report Dave, kind of strange to still be looking at pic's of the snow as we've obviously had none for months, it's trainers and t-shirts just now.

I still think I prefer the snow, great pics and a very interesting report so far what with the various problems.

Look forward to the next instalment and the gear round up.

Richard

Oooh Dave, that really doesn't look like good ...

2011-04-30T21:21:22.187+02:00

Oooh Dave, that really doesn't look like good skiing conditions! Sasrugi are a real bitch to ski on and break up any rythym quickly. As to the collapsed bag, I can only recommend trying Jorgen and mine's double system with a synthetic quilt on top. It really worked. And cold boots can be thawed with a Nalgene of hot drink stuffed inside them while you're eating breakfast and packing up.

Maz. Yeah, I remember reading your report and thin...

2011-04-25T21:27:03.904+02:00

Maz. Yeah, I remember reading your report and thinking "won't happen to me". May be able to sneak an interior shot in the next enstalment (as the story drips out painfully slowly between bouts of real life).

Wet sleeping bag? Know that feeling. Tremendous pa...

2011-04-25T15:33:55.981+02:00

Wet sleeping bag? Know that feeling. Tremendous pain the neck for me this winter. Singularly excellent trip and wonderful imagery as usual. The huts look superb - wish you'd given us a photo or two of the interior...

DNT is great - so many superb routes and easily recognisable. Makes for a great trip.

Jorgen, Thanks. All publicity is good publicity ri...

2011-04-23T23:00:37.589+02:00

Jorgen, Thanks. All publicity is good publicity right!

Peter, Thanks to you also. Wish I knew. I don't think there was excessive contact with either the tent or the ground under my mats. There will inevitably have been some falling frost but nothing extreme. With hind sight I think part of the problem was that I wore damp/wet socks to bed. Should have stuffed them in my armpits :-)

Nice views and photography. How did the sleeping b...

2011-04-23T20:03:15.639+02:00

Nice views and photography. How did the sleeping bag get so wet? Did you have your feet against the tent wall?

Very nicely written. 'Pulled a Jorgen' cou...

2011-04-23T18:38:04.559+02:00

Very nicely written. 'Pulled a Jorgen' could become a classic, I guess. Well, going down in history for something is better than nothing, I guess :-D

Thanks Mark. Yes, the hut network in Norway is sec...

2011-04-22T18:56:55.420+02:00

Thanks Mark. Yes, the hut network in Norway is second to none. The DNT aren't everybodies favourite organisation but I welcome the safety net they provide expecialy while I'm still building on my winter experience.

Excellent report! There's a lot to be said for...

2011-04-22T16:30:12.085+02:00

Excellent report! There's a lot to be said for the hut system, especially in winter :)