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Off to K at the end of the week. Just a couple of questions if anyone can be arsed to read/anwer 'em!

1) Mosquitoes/midges/other biting stuff - problematic?
2) How cold is it when it ain't baking? Thin fleece cold? Thick fleece? Gloves and bobble hat cold?
3) Is there anywhere to buy bread/milk/food?
4) We've got a cabin hired. Am I right in thinking it'll come with pots, pans n cutlery?
5) Is bringing a VISA out there is kinda pointless?

Cheers for the PM.

One more thing, if anyones done it ... getting a cab from the airport to the ferry in SVG, how long does it take (I've got 1hr20min after 'touchdown' to the ferry departure...)? Don't suppose someone has a ballpark figure for what it's gonna cost to get a cab down to Lauvvik to catch the zippier ferry?

Ohhhh, and if all the falls through, any tips for cheapass hotels in SVG?

hey Brabzz. . . . I'm heading to Norway in two weeks. Similar scenario to yourself, flight, ferry, cabin hired etc etc. I was wondering what the answers were to those questions. . .. could you forward me the information. . or post it here for us all to share. . . cheers mate

This is what i got. I'd credit the person that sent it, but as it was received via a PM, I wasn't sure whether they wanted to be credited on the forum. Maybe I'm over analysing?

Still...

1) Wasnt for me at all....a few peeps got a few bites /stings but nothing serious.

2)Wasnt that cold on the ground when it was overcast....ie thin fleece cold BUT a few times up on the mountain it got cold waiting around...again not freezing cold...but the weather could change quite rapidly...and I was sure glad I layered up witha couple of fleeces and waterproofs...I'd say make sure you have adequate clothing whilst you are hiking for all weather possibilities

3)The Cafe next to the White House sells basic provisons....but they are not cheap ( nothing is over there) didnt see milk...but saw bread and other similar stuff. If you can....get some provisions for your trip before you get on the ferry to Lysebotn

4) Yip...cutlery plates and stuff is there

5) I dunno if you need a VISA ...if you mant a VISA card...yes they accept those in the Klubband at the Cafe....


Other titbits....you may/maynot find helpful
1) Bring something to do.....it can get a little boring day after day if the weather is crap and there isnt a great deal of 'entertainment' there...create your own

2) They have a fully stocked BASE shop...so if you need stuff you can get it there ( and I mean pretty much everything BASE related)

3)Make sure your hiking boots are broken in.....warm up, wake up and hell hill are not forgiving of broken blisters and unbroken boots.....you'll get away with it a couple of times but If your feet are hurting the prospect of another hike is going to be a very painful one.

4)If you drink beer bring as much as you need from a store...its about £5 a pint at the campsite !!!

5)If the locals are not jumping...question your motives for jumping....if you show the enthusiasm...they will still give you a ride to the hike start point and put a boat in the water......but if they are not jumping....you REALLY should question why you are.
The hike down is just as hard as back up....well nearly....
Make the choice to go to the exit point based on the right information/conditions...not just your enthusiasm !

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After a quick look, i answered my own questions:

Cab to SVG ferry is 30 min/200NOK and 45min 5/600NOK to the Lauvik one (as per BaseKjerag). The ferry is 100-200NOK depending where you catch it and which one. A tip off another base forum is to fill a shopping trolley with food and take everything, including the trolley, onto the Ferry!

Don't use a cab. There is a bus every 30 minutes from the airport to the ferry in SVG. It's 70 NOK (10€) and takes about 20 minutes.

When do you get there? I leave this friday evening (LHR) and will be taking the ferry on saturday morning.

What is roughly the daily expense for food and other stuff? I know it varies but just a rough guesstimate for someone that is well stocked with provisions for the duration of the stay. Based on my last trip, it tends to get very expensive if little things are left unplanned.

How long are the hikes? What do people take for eating during the hikes?

Is there an ATM in Lysebotn? If there is one, what cards does it accept?

I will be getting some kind of a hydration system that I can stow away easily for jumping. Any suggestions?

Kris.

Kris, you can drink from the streams on the hike up.

I'm landing in SVG at noon on Friday and hope to be in Lysebotn that evening.

I'm taking enough freeze-dried 'hiking' meals, couscus, rice, porridge, tuna etc. to last me a fortnight. And a few bottles of vodka. Realistically i'm hoping for a bad weather day (the Friday or Monday) so I can hop back to SVG and buy some fresh/nice food. I'm not sure i'd survive eating just the shite i'm taking with me!

I'm thinking the best 'hike' food are those overpriced energy bars Blacks/Cotswold Outdoor sell. Or Kendall mintcake...which mings. Or some kind of cereal bar.

There are all manner of hydration systems. I got a 2L platypus 'bottle/bladder/thing' for £8. Screw-top, no 'hose' and nearly bombproof. Easy to stow and no tube to worry about stowing (...or cleaning).

t-4,
Mike

Quote "It's about £5 a pint at the campsite"

£6 if you don't check your change

This is a long shot but I'm arriving in Stavanger on August 1. Folks I was sharing accomodations with are no longer going, and I'd really like to be able to split costs. I have to stay the night before catching the ferry to Lysebotn on the 2nd.
Bringing a massive tent, food and such. If anyone is arriving at this time, or knows where I can stay in Stavanger for less than $100/night, please PM. Thanks.!