4x4 Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival Challenge

[Hoppie]

12th-14th October 2007

Take the 4x4 Challenge and help Guide Dogs (click banner)

[fedup]

Now that sounds a cracking Laugh!
please tell me more!

cheers

Mark

[Drift]

I used to do that as a hobby on foot

Me my dog and the camera on a rock
Ste

[Hoppie]

I dont know a lot about this one as they send me e-mails every month and this is a new event I have registerd to recieve more info so will post it when i recieve it.
Normaly the Guide dogs ask for about a £1000 per vehicle in sponsorship but I can not confirm this at the moment for this event

[Drift]

Normaly the Guide dogs ask for about a £1000 per vehicle in sponsorship but I can not confirm this at the moment for this event

Counts me out, We will be putting all monies into the Mac2008 challenge
Ste

[Hoppie]

You could use it as a selling point for your sponsors saying im doing this challenge in october and the mac in march and split there donations

If i do it im going to need a advertising trailer

[Drift]

They are to tight up here
It was murder getting the money a few yaers back when I climbed the Matterhorn in Switzerland.
It was a holiday that we thought we could raise a few £££ for charity, we never took a penny as we where going anyway, in the end we got £2000 only decided 6 weeks before we went to collect for charity, that was split between Clair House and Thursdays Child
Ste

[Hoppie]

when I talk to companys I sell Advertising space on my car for a year I have found this an easier way to get the sponsorship than just putting someones logos on for a weekend doing it this way you could start now and then take them off just after the mac

[Drift]

Im going to look at that first place is work, as I work in Arriva North West and Wales's head office Im not sure they will want there logo on a 4x4
Ste

[Hoppie]

Its hard getting sponsorship of national companys but you could find out the company that organises the adverts on the buses ive heard they pay qite well to have space on the buses

you will also find it hard to get money from 4x4 companys as most of these sponsor the same people ever year

this year i got one of my sponsors out of the blue i wasnt expecting to go in for a mot and come out with the doors sponsored on me paj

[Drift]

Well Ive already mentioned it to my mate who is the marketing manager so here is hoping, and I have a contact at the company that does the adverts on the buses for our company, the also do most of the bus shelters in the coutry to
Got me going now
Ste

[Hoppie]

as ive said in one of my other post start now it makes it a lot easier and once you get the first main sponsors logos on the car people star asking questions about the event so carry something like a portfolio with you containing stuff like the history of the event any newspaper cuttings from previos events ect

Plus this might give you a idear on the press and radio side of it

http://pajuk.co.uk/index.php?topic=811.msg8290#msg8290

[Hoppie]

Thank you for your enquiry regarding the Guide Dogs Survival Challenge. In 2007 we have made the challenge even more exciting by introducing 4x4 vehicles.

Here is your chance to join the off-road convoy as we head into the hills of the Lake District to start a weekend of adventure, survival and discovery. Our 4x4 journey to base camp will traverse mountain tracks, green lanes and fords before we arrive at our secluded woodland location. As daylight fades, teams will need to pitch camp, setting up expedition-style shelters, build their fire and prepare their own wild-food meal before spending the first night under the stars.

During the Survival Challenge, each team consisting of four participants will be challenged to make fire by friction, build woodland shelters, construct and race their own basher boat, prepare wild foods, cook via manifold, purify water and taught to navigate by the stars.

This magnificent Lake District location is surrounded by spectacular scenery and off-road trails just waiting to be discovered by your team. This really is a great opportunity to literally take your 4x4 to new heights.

Our team of highly-qualified and experienced instructors will provide training and guidance throughout.

Teams can use their own 4x4’s subject to completion and return of a vehicle checklist, or one can be provided with a professional instructor.

It is going to be a fantastic event! I will send you further information as soon as we have it.

Thank you for wanting to support Guide Dogs.


Denise K Ashby
Guide Dogs Events Team Assistant

Events hotline | 0845 600 6787

timetable of events

4x4 Bushcraft and Wilderness Survival Challenge

Friday 12th – Sunday 14th October 2007.

Event Base Location:
Private Woodland Estate, Windermere, Cumbria.

Team Rendevous:
9am – 10.30am Ferry Nab Car Park, Windermere. All vehicles to arrive no later than 10.30am for vehicle check.

Event Itinerary:

Friday

Convoys of 4 – 6 vehicles led from car park by event officials to Woodland Estate via Windermere Ferry (£3 per vehicle) and along a pre prepared off road route following green lanes, rock bedded tracks and forest roads. Base camp is set in private woodland which offers the perfect environment for this Bushcraft weekend.

12 noon: All teams to have arrived at base camp for mass briefing.

Lunch provided.

Teams split into 3 camps to start the following tasks; Shelter building, hammocks, tarps, fire starting (using wax paper, fire sticks etc), knife induction, cutting techniques.

Evening meal to include fish preparation and woodland treats.

On the first day of your challenge you will have made your own shelter using natural bindings and cover, created your own fire using friction, sourced woodland cooking utensils, and prepared and cooked a hearty meal. Now you are ready for a night under the stars.

Saturday

Early start after breakfast with food preparation the Bush Mechanics way. With your manifold cover stuffed with tasty teats ready to be cooked while you drive, we depart camp for our off road 4x4 experience on a pre prepared route.

Get ready for 5 fantastic hours of driving pleasure with a route filled with country lanes, green lanes, forest tracks, rock beds, and large climbs. Our convoys will be quite literally taking you and your vehicles to new heights.

Plenty of opportunities for driver rotation, photos and manifold cooking food sampling.

Back into camp for 2pm for the Basha Boat build and race. With two teams charged to make each basha boat, your craft needs to take the weight, fit 8 team members, and still glide across the tarn. Pride and gloating awaits the winners.

Evening meal to include pigeon preparation, woodland pie making and roasted vegetables.




Sunday

Relaxed start to morning with camp strike aimed for 10am.

Now its time to start a real fire; by Bow Drill. With full instruction and guidance, and working in pairs, prepare to feel the euphoria as you create flames using only wood and cord. Camera’s and camcorders are permitted at this point to capture this ultimate skill.

A hot pasta lunch is provided to all participants.

12 noon: Teams wave goodbye to their woodland retreat for the final 4x4 journey. Two hours of shear off road pleasure will take all members and vehicles to our photo-call and final destination.

2pm: Time to say your farewells and depart for home.

Important Points:

No alcohol to be consumed at any point during the event.
All food is supplied.
Mobile phones are to be kept in your vehicle.
All cutting tools will be supplied.
All vehicles to have suitable recovery points.
Please make sure you read and follow the vehicle check list and personal kit list provided.
Guide Dogs reserve the right to alter this itinerary if required.

Any questions please contact Peter Emmett on 01539 738711.


Fundraising Target per team £2,000.
Non refundable deposit of £99 required per team.
Maximum of 4 members per team.
Call Lynsay, Denise or Laurie on 0845 600 6787
http://www.guidedogevents.org.uk/survivalchallenge
email: events@guidedogs.org.uk

Vehicle Check List


All vehicles must have the following to take part in the above event:

• Full MOT, insurance and road TAX as the vehicles will be on public roads and byways.
• A full tank of fuel as there are no refuelling stations on the route.
• Tyres – all must have good tread, including spare.
• Wheel changing kit - jack, locking wheel nut key, wheel nut spanner/brace.
• Passengers - all to be seated and belted.
• Recovery points: Jate Rings at least one front and rear. Heavy duty and fitted prior to the event in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Standard fitted lashing down eyes are not acceptable.
• Fluid levels - the under the bonnet fluids should be just above mid level.
• Storage - any load should be securely tied down in the vehicle.
• First Aid kit - your own personal first aid kit to be kept in the vehicle.
• Fire Extinguisher - powder type to be kept in the vehicle.

Vehicle recovery to be undertaken by the officials ONLY.

4x4 Bushcraft and Wilderness Survival Challenge Kit List

Clothing
Sensible outdoor clothing is essential for the challenge and we recommend that you bring the following;

• Warm woolly or fleece-lined hat
• Warm gloves
• 3 pairs of Wool socks
• Hiking boots (well broken in) or good trail shoes
• 3 long sleeve base Layers
• Fleece or duvet Jacket
• Hiking/cargo trousers
• Waterproof jacket & trousers

Equipment
You do not need to spend a fortune on equipment! Stockists of ex-military equipment are well worth a look. At the end of the day, a kit is just kit – it is no substitute for knowledge, skills and experience.

• One 30L Day bag to carry essential kit
• Sleeping bag, preferably three season
• Self-inflating or closed-cell foam sleeping mat
• Head Torch and spare batteries
• Small first aid kit, including plasters, blister kit, tweezers, foot powder and any personal medication
• Sun block and lip balm
• Good insect repellent
• Wash kit and towel, preferably containing biodegradable soap
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Mug and plate
• Water bottle
• Notebook and pencils

Optional extras

• Camera and film
• Binoculars
• Women, may want to bring tampons: it is not uncommon for a sudden change of environment to start an unexpected period

Please note: You do not need to bring your own knives or any other cutting tools, as you will be loaned a folding saw and bushcraft knife when required.
Each participant will be given a sheath knife to keep with our compliments. Tarps and bivvi bags will also be provided.

If you have any questions about equipment or the event itself please call our resident outdoor expert Davy on 01539 738714 or email david.newell@guidedogs.org.uk

[I Live For FOG]

I used to do that as a hobby on foot

Me my dog and the camera on a rock
Ste

thought you was waiting for a bus or you had broke the fronty

[Apache-Andy]

I wanna know where the dog is? maybe he's the photographer?

[Red Oktober]

i reckon he's been waiting a while .......you know what they say about waitng for buses

you wait hours ....then three come along at the same time

[Apache-Andy]

he certainly looks younger in that picture. I mean, he's still no oil painting, but I thought he might have grown ugly but looks like he just started out that way!

[Drift]

he certainly looks younger in that picture. I mean, he's still no oil painting, but I thought he might have grown ugly but looks like he just started out that way!

Thats your reflection in the monitor Andy, Im on the photo PMSL
Ste

[Apache-Andy]

lol wondering when you were going to show up

[Drift]

Ste