Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)

[Stevemorg]

Nant Y Arian works for me

[sillybigfella]

If I can get a warmer sleeping bag by then, I'm in too.

[Bearbonesnorm]

If I can get a warmer sleeping bag by then, I'm in too.

I can lend you one if you're stuck.

[Taylor]

Judging by his username, I doubt your sleeping bags will be of much use!

[sillybigfella]

I'm just big boned that's all. :( :(

[pedalhead]

hi chaps. I'm trying to tie this in with a lap of the Nant yr Arian trail. Any idea on expectation of how late we'll be riding on the Sunday?

[Bearbonesnorm]

hi chaps. I'm trying to tie this in with a lap of the Nant yr Arian trail

Which one are you wanting to ride? There's a very good chance we'll pick up bits of some of the trails ... I'd estimate a return around lunch time.

[pedalhead]

Is it the "Summit" trail..? I think that's the one I rode a while back & enjoyed. Sounds like I'll have time to ride it in the afternoon then, cheers.

[Mike]

Is this defo on the 8th now, trying to sort out my shifts wanna come not sure work will allow tho. Work sucks!!!

[Taylor]

Still the 8th/9th as far as I'm aware.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Aye still the 8th/9th ... I'm be out tomorrow looking at a few possible overnight spots

[Taylor]

Don't worry about trees for me, I'll slum it with the ground dwellers for the night.

[Nick]

Can I come please? Not had my usual fill of wet cold nights this year.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Can I come please? Not had my usual fill of wet cold nights this year

Course you can :D

[Nick]

Groovy, it's on the calendar!

[sillybigfella]

Aye still the 8th/9th ... I'm be out tomorrow looking at a few possible overnight spots

Any ideas of route/bivvy spots? Are we deffo starting from NyA?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Any ideas of route/bivvy spots? Are we deffo starting from NyA?

Yep Nant around noon. I've a few spots in mind but I'll be having another little look beforehand

[Stevemorg]

The Sunday is looking a bit awkward at the moment - trying to sort out transport for getting the kids to 4 different places during the day!
How far is the bivvy site likely to be from the visitor centre? - I may have to bail out first thing and head straight back - I'd certainly rather do that than not make it at all.

[Mike]

Im in if i can get sunday off work is everyone just meeting at the red kite cafe for lunchtime?

[Mike]

Oh forgot to ask, about food are we all just fending for ourselves or chipping in with a full xmas dinner??

[Bearbonesnorm]

How far is the bivvy site likely to be from the visitor centre? - I may have to bail out first thing and head straight back - I'd certainly rather do that than not make it at all

I'd estimate a direct route could get you back in an hour.

Im in if i can get sunday off work is everyone just meeting at the red kite cafe for lunchtime?

For the moment it's the Trail Centre at noon. I'll pop into the Red kite this week and check that it's okay to leave cars there overnight ... I'm sure we'll be putting some custom their way

Oh forgot to ask, about food are we all just fending for ourselves or chipping in with a full xmas dinner??

Every man for themselves

[Stevemorg]

thats great - all we need is some snow to make it a real winter bivi!

[sillybigfella]

thats great - all we need is some snow to make it a real winter bivi!

Snow I can cope with, but if it's pissing down, I'll have to pass...

[Taylor]

Forecast looks good,
http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/W ... /long.html

[Bearbonesnorm]

Okay ... It looks like the Red Kite Cafe may be shut for winter. I called yesterday but there was no sign of life and I've phoned today and had the same result.

Anyway here's what I'm thinking:

Meet up noon(ish) at Nant trail centre - We should have plenty of time for a brew/cake/faffage.

Ride something like 20k, there's options to lengthen/shorten which may depend on how much of this ^ we do.

Spend the night somewhere special*.

Ride back to the trail centre for toast and tea. Again something like 20k with options.

Don't expect to keep your feet dry, do expect some mud in places (unless we get a good freeze). Do expect a level of pushing and comedy moments

*I think it's special ... other opinions are available.