I'm Off!

I think I am ready to go.

Food selected and packed.

Bag packed. (Too heavy. Repacked. Too heavy. Threw out a few things. Repacked. Still too heavy. Too late!)

Off to get the train in a bit. Overnight with a friend in Cardiff and then starting at 0700 tomorrow.

Weather looks good :-)

Updates via Twitter (@jell and #BigWalesThing) and Facebook (jellellis)

Wish me luck!

Jell

Quick Microadventure and Kit Check

A magic snatched night on Dartmoor.

New Route Maps

BWT Route Map

You can see the detailed route and associated information as a kml file here.  

Big Wales Thing - Clothing

I have pondered long and hard on what to wear and take on the Big Wales Thing, trading off weight, protection, safety, comfort and general smelliness. I also only want to take tried and tested kit, as I have discovered how something comfortable for 10 miles can decide to rub after 15 miles in the wet.  I think I have just about decided what to take now...

Minitarpology

I've been playing in the garden with my Alpkit Rig 3.5 Tarp in preparation for the Big Wales Thing.

Getting there....

The big day is getting closer, and I am going through a final burst of training to get me ready, before I ease off for a couple of weeks to be ready for the big day itself.