View topic - Deep Freeze 12

Well I guess it is about the date DF gets started with the planning.

DF 12 Plan A
Ride the Budd to Nitro Creek
Date: Saturday February 18 to Sunday February 26, 2012

DF12 Plan B
Has anyone got a plan B ??

Are you interested in giving DF12 a go?

Stay Safe
OAF

Dave you have the days right. There is no plan B as the Bud Car will work at least we hope so. Nitro creek is the destination again as we know how to get out if the train fails us.
The train is still the best option to get out there the easiest. Hope most of the old crew can make it this year as well as some newcomers, all are welcome.
For any new comers the train is part of the adverture and it usually is reliable and it is a good way to travel in the winter. Last year was the first year it didn't take us in and out. It has its delays and those that come are prepared for it.
Bill

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Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Prov. 19:20

Right on Bill. Remember to bring your "This Budd" T-shirt for a group photo. Hope some new people join it. I hope the younger generation comes. We had a few drop out last year because of school commitments.
See ya at the station.
Stay Safe
OAF

Yeah!!! Deep Freeze!!

Hopefully I can go. I had to submit my vacation already and gambled that it was the week before. So hopefully they'll (work) let me make those changes, they're pretty strict that way?

Here's keeping my fingers crossed.

Andrew

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"That's all I have to say about that..." (Forest Gump)

If you've got the dates and the location firmed up, how about posting it in the Events forum, with a link back to this thread?

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Hi Barbara:
Good idea but that would require me knowing how to do that.

Deep Freeze in the past on CCR was very chatty with lots of posts as the trip date got nearer.

Am I missing something?

Stay safe
OAF

How's this:

http://www.myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewtop ... 40&t=39016

If there's any changes, let me know and I'll edit that thread.

Let the planning begin!

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Looks Good.

Stay Safe
OAF

I will defiantly try to attend this year. Not sure what my days will be, but if things stay the same at work, it may be the first day but only for a couple of nights, unless I take a few days off. Looking forward to it.

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There are Galleries set up for the previous Deep Freeze Events, if folks would like to check them out or maybe add some uploads.

2002 - Winter Gathering - Vermillion River
http://gallery.myccr.com/thumbnails.php?album=29

2003 - Winter Gathering - Metagama
http://gallery.myccr.com/thumbnails.php?album=24

2004 - Winter Gathering - Metagama
http://gallery.myccr.com/thumbnails.php?album=25

2005 - Winter Gathering - Nitro Creek
http://gallery.myccr.com/thumbnails.php?album=14

2006 - Deep Freeze 06 - Path Creek
http://gallery.myccr.com/thumbnails.php?album=89

2007 - Deep Freeze 07 - Path Creek (no photos)
http://gallery.myccr.com/thumbnails.php?album=90

2008 - Deep Freeze 08 - Metagama
http://gallery.myccr.com/thumbnails.php?album=91

2009 - Deep Freeze 09 - Nitro Creek
http://gallery.myccr.com/thumbnails.php?album=92

If there is interest, Galleries for 2010, 2011 and 2012 can be created. Just let us know.

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Well in keeping with my biannual attendance, I'm going to make a concerted attempt to be there again in '12! Just have to figure out if the family will be accompanying...

Looking forward to seeing you all in a couple of months!

Dave (Mark)

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Dave you aren't missing anything, I think after 10 years of deepfreezes most of regulars know what to expect. Most of our gear has been tweaked for this type of trip and new gear isn't needed. Looking back to the first deep freeze till now most of our gear has evolved. From our seven foot ski type sleds to 10 ft plastic tobogans, propane lights to naphta to led lighting. From one pair of snowshoes to at least two ,one for deep soft snow and a smaller pair for shallower and harder snow. From only a few people with hot tents to almost everyone. Better axes, ice augers, clothing ,sleeping systems, food etc.
So the regulars aren't posting alot, but hopefully some new comers will want to come and some discussion will start.

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Well a gear list for a newbie would be very nice.. Preferably one that can fit snowtrekker tent and stove on a seven foot toboggan.

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http://www.canoetripping.net

I wouldn't worry about getting all your things on a 7' sled . We are not going in that far and can leave some things at the tracks and return for them later or the next day . Take what you think you will need for the length of time you expect to be there . scouter Joe

You can bring lots of gear and food and drink because it is a relatively shore pull from the tracks to the camp site at Nitro. I found this list in my notes from my first deep freeze. Hopefully others will fill in the missing stuff and better things to bring then what I have listed.
Stay Safe
OAF

Winter Camp Equipment

Toboggan, Harness, Carabineers ¾ New Rope Compass, Small sheath knife,GPS
Rope: 100 ft 2mm nylon. Emergency Fire starter kit.
Snowshoes
Ski Pole
Shovel
Axe 2lb splitting axe
Saw
Stove white gas
500 ml Fuel per day, Matches, sparker, Fire starters
Pot set and lifter
Large Pot and Lid Long wire handle, Small grill
Eating utensils, thermal cup, Wooden spoon, coffee press
Candle Lantern
Headlight 2
Leatherman, Screws and nuts and bolts
Tent, Poles, Ground Cloth, floor tarp, lobby tarp
Tarp, Nylsilk and poly
Camp seat and Pad
2 Sleeping bags Down and Barrel
2 Termarests
Cantene for pee. (a Lg Nalgene bottle is better.)
2 Thermos Lg and sm
Day pack

Clothing
SnowBoots Fleece Night Gown
Spare felt liners(2) Balaclava 2
Fast exit shoes Fleece socks 2
Socks: Wool (4) Poly liners (3) waterproof 2
Underwear shorts 2
Long Johns Lite 3
Long Johns Heavy 1
Underwear Top Lite 4
Heavy Top 1
Fleece Vest
Fleece Jacket
Pants: Rad , Goretex, Wool over pants
Anorak
Jacket Goretex
Hat, Toque 2
Gloves 2, Mitts 2, Goretex mitts, leather gloves

Need: a vapor cloth for top of sleeping bag. Tow rope 2 X10 ft. Fire reflector.