I see, you are planning for your next trip with your family... ;-)

/Ake

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[mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]F=F6r Russell McMahon
Skickat: den 13 maj 2004 13:27
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=C4mne: [OT:] **** REAL **** men go sledding (& something to learn)


One of the more amazingly droll, how to do it checklists I've seen.
*Well* worth a look, even for non-sledders ie (most of us)

        http://www.thepoles.com/expguide/gear.htm

The rest of the site appears equally stunning (quick glance only.)

For something relevant to our daily lives, note their "10 golden rules"

        http://www.thepoles.com/expguide/golden.htm

Number 9 got me. The others basically say, go hard, do it do it do it,
keep
doing it, don't stop. In that context, number 9 is quite different and
surprising.
Well worth reflecting on.
_____________

Just a sample:

Tent:
It is a good idea to prepare your tent before departure. The tent should
be
semi-assembled, folded on top of your sled as you travel and you'll be
able
to pitch it in minutes, which is very helpful in a snow blizzard. Tape
your
tent poles in position with electrical or duct tape so they don't slip
out
of the tunnels. Tie the snow flukes (4-6 pcs) permanently to the lines.
Attach a 4 m long and 4 mm thick line to the windward front of the tent
with
a loop at the end for fast attachment in a ski or a sled. Attach big
handles
to the zippers. You'll need snow flaps for Antarctica, but not for the
Arctic. ...

_____________

... The best protection against polar bears is a gun. Shotgun is the
standard of Canada and a Magnum handheld the choice of Russia. The
shotgun should be 15 calibers and not greased. Keep it outside the tent
at all times or it will ice up. Tie a string to it leading into the tent
for fast reach. Protect it in a durable plastic bag and carry it in a
padded gun cover with a shoulder strap. Carry it with you at all times,
don't leave it on one sled when returning for the other.
________________

I found this site while checking the probable value of some Gortex
mittens
on a local auction site.


* - & yes, I know you can be a real man without having to do this sort
of thing.
Just as well ;-)

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