Northern winter bivi

adjustablewench · Post by **adjustablewench** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:49 pm

I have heard mutterings through the grape vine of a northern winter bivi - but I've yet to see it detailed anywhere (or maybe I'm being blind

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ScotRoutes · Post by **ScotRoutes** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:01 pm

How far North? There's certainly talk of a Scottish winter bivvy somewhere around Perthshire.

ianfitz · Post by **ianfitz** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:16 pm

I know There usually is one but I’ve not seen it confirmed for this year.

We had a small peak one last year. Which may do again if there’s interest...

Chew · Post by **Chew** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 8:53 pm

My enthusiasm for arranging something is low and people moaning about what is "Northern" makes me care less. Perhaps Iceland this year?

If anyone wants to step in feel free

thenorthwind · Post by **thenorthwind** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:17 pm

I'm interested in the idea of a northern winter bivvy, but I'm not northern enough for the actual northern event which appears to have shifted due to climate change. If there's enough interest, we could form a People's Front of the North (or if not, a Popular Northern Front).

I'm willing to organise if it looks like Northumberland suits the majority. It just needs someone to pick a bothy (presumably), a date and a route right?

adjustablewench · Post by **adjustablewench** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:21 pm

I am childless on the 16/17th so this would suit me :)

I'm not going to offer myself for organising anything though - that sounds a bit rubbish but I have my reasons

Richpips · Post by **Richpips** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:01 am

Interested in this.

GregMay · Post by **GregMay** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:03 am

Chew wrote:My enthusiasm for arranging something is low and people moaning about what is "Northern" makes me care less.

How about we just have a Yorkshire bivi? Stop all the usual nonsense.

By which I mean, how about we go to the pub after a bike ride?

thenorthwind · Post by **thenorthwind** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:19 am

If it's a Yorkshire thing I'd favour between Christmas and New Year as I'll be in Halifax at some point anyway.

ianfitz · Post by **ianfitz** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:21 am

GregMay wrote:
Chew wrote:My enthusiasm for arranging something is low and people moaning about what is "Northern" makes me care less.
How about we just have a Yorkshire bivi? Stop all the usual nonsense.

By which I mean, how about we go to the pub after a bike ride?

That’s pretty much what the peak based bivy has been.

;-)

GregMay · Post by **GregMay** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:24 am

Sounds delightful Ian :)

bearlymoving · Post by **bearlymoving** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:27 am

GregMay wrote:Sounds delightful Ian :)

I went last year. It was ace.

slarge · Post by **slarge** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:29 am

And I did. Was ace but expensive!

adjustablewench · Post by **adjustablewench** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:40 am

I showed my face in the pub last year - that was warm dry and not too expensive

GregMay · Post by **GregMay** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:19 am

My face is normally moist an inexpensive, so it's all good.

ianfitz · Post by **ianfitz** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:01 am

It was expensive for Steve as his drivechain and rear wheel were destroyed in a freak accident.

We could go a similar outing if people are keen.

Maybe visit the Anglers at Bamford which is a good community run pub.

In Reverse · Post by **In Reverse** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:20 pm

I absolutely love a post-ride pint or two, and I've never been in the Anglers Rest.

Consider this a register of my interest.

Bearlegged · Post by **Bearlegged** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:48 pm

Ditto.
*Starts digging out all the woolly socks

ianfitz · Post by **ianfitz** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:06 pm

OK then,

Which weekend is good for people?

we could meet up at one of the hope valley train stations which have parking (and trains!) mid afternoon, go for a ride, visit the Anglers for a restorative Ale or three and food then bivy reasonably close by c. 30 minute ride away.

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:13 pm

Which weekend is good for people?

What do you mean - which weekend? There can only be one weekend

GregMay · Post by **GregMay** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:20 pm

Bearbonesnorm wrote:
Which weekend is good for people?
What do you mean - which weekend? There can only be one weekend

Accept that some of us are already busy that weekend :)

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:29 pm

Unless of course you're busy

benp1 · Post by **benp1** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 2:08 pm

In which case there are two!

Anyone free on the 'only one' date is welcome down to the warmer, drier and softer south east bivi

RIP · Post by **RIP** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:41 pm

Nah, I'm with Highlander (or he'll chop me leg off), there's only one "Winter Bivi" all the rest are pale imitations

. Surely the whole point is we're all out baffling the normals at the same time.

"warmer, drier and softer south east bivi" - that must have been a different SE Winter Bivi than the one I was on then Ben

Had to throw all me clothes away afterwards. And the bike.

bearlymoving · Post by **bearlymoving** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:36 pm

RIP wrote:there's only "Winter Bivi"

If they're on two different weekends, you can go to two! Win!

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