Snow, log cabin, roaring fire

[TitanSound]

I've always had a desire to go to somewhere like Canada, hire a log cabin, walk in the snow, bike in the snow and sit on a big rug in front of a massive fire drinking a decent red wine and eating good food.

Where (Canada, obvious) can one do this with relative ease that will not cost the earth.

Ta

 

[TruXta]

Does it have to be Canada? Argentina is another option. As is Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine.

 

[Biddlybee]

Scotland?

 

[stuff_it]

Does it have to be Canada? Argentina is another option. As is Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine.

I vote for Eastern Europe as well, plus there aren't as many bears.

 

[Spymaster]

Countrywise you could probably do this in about 90% of the northern hemisphere.

What other criteria do you have?

 

[goldenecitrone]

Slovakia. The beautiful High Tatra mountains. Ask chazegee about chatas in the hills.

 

[8ball]

Bike in the snow like this?

(imagine that's bloody knackering)

 

[8ball]

Bike in the snow like this?

(imagine that's bloody knackering)

But Italy would be a good place to do that - sort of Bergamo way - lots of places that aren't too expensive.

edit - that was meant to be in one post - dammit

 

[lighterthief]

Loads of cabins in Norway, more aimed towards cross-country skiing though. Pricey compared to other places too, I'd imagine. Have a look at finn.no for ideas.

 

[TitanSound]

Does it have to be Canada? Argentina is another option. As is Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine.

Nope, that's just the obvious place.

Slovakia. The beautiful High Tatra mountains. Ask chazegee about chatas in the hills.

I'll look into that.

But Italy would be a good place to do that - sort of Bergamo way - lots of places that aren't too expensive.

edit - that was meant to be in one post - dammit

We're looking at Northern Italy at the mo actually.

Loads of cabins in Norway, more aimed towards cross-country skiing though. Pricey compared to other places too, I'd imagine. Have a look at finn.no for ideas.

I did think Norway, but know it's an expensive place to holiday.

 

[TruXta]

I did think Norway, but know it's an expensive place to holiday.

It doesn't have to be too crazy, but for sure more than Poland, CZ, Slovakia etc. Cheap flights to Bergen, get a bus or train from there up in the mountains, and you can actually stay almost for free at cabins all over the shop. Basic standard, but very cheap. More here http://english.turistforeningen.no/

 

[miss direct]

I'm going to Cappadocia (in Turkey) to do some of these things in January (hopefully). There aren't log cabins, but there are cosy cave hotels, snow isn't guaranteed but I'm hopeful, there are open fires, red wine, nice food, bikes for hire, lovely walks.

 

[TitanSound]

I'm going to Cappadocia (in Turkey) to do some of these things in January (hopefully). There aren't log cabins, but there are cosy cave hotels, snow isn't guaranteed but I'm hopeful, there are open fires, red wine, nice food, bikes for hire, lovely walks.

We're probably going to be in Turkey three times next year so trying to avoid it

 

[Firky]

I did what you describe in the northern cascades in BC. Canada is the best country outside of Europe I have visited. Amazing country and really safe, sound people.

BTW the cold is a totally different kind of cold.

 

[TitanSound]

I did what you describe in the northern cascades in BC. Canada is the best country outside of Europe I have visited. Amazing country and really safe, sound people.

BTW the cold is a totally different kind of cold.

Yes, I believe it's referred to as really fucking cold

 

[Crispy]

You have to leave your car plugged in to heaters overnight so the petrol doesn't freeze

 

[TitanSound]

It doesn't have to be too crazy, but for sure more than Poland, CZ, Slovakia etc. Cheap flights to Bergen, get a bus or train from there up in the mountains, and you can actually stay almost for free at cabins all over the shop. Basic standard, but very cheap. More here http://english.turistforeningen.no/

How about this? Know the area at all?

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/502840

 

[TruXta]

How about this? Know the area at all?

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/502840

Been in the vicinity once aaaaages ago. It's a stunning area. The cabin looks nice, no bullshit, no satelllite telly, no fripperies. It's not too far from Oslo either, probs 2-3 hours drive.

 

[chilango]

Lapland
Argentina
Arizona/Utah
Alaska
Romania (Transylvania)
N Italy
Canada

All places I've done this.

Romania cheapest.
N Italy best food and wine, closely followed by Argentina.
Alaska best log cabins.

 

[chilango]

I know Northern Italy pretty well if that helps...

 

[peterkro]

Long flight,brit summer but extraordinary,plus you can stay in DOC cabins for next to nowt:

 

[alsoknownas]

Long flight,brit summer but extraordinary,plus you can stay in DOC cabins for next to nowt:View attachment 25146

where's that then?

 

[peterkro]

Arthurs Pass national park,NZ.

 

[Firky]

Yes, I believe it's referred to as really fucking cold

Well the coldest I have witnessed in this country was -30, the diesel froze in the fuel pump of my Vitara and it was really fucking cold. However it wasn't so cold that exposed skin and moist lips (fnar) start to turn blue within minutes of exposure. It's an indescribable kind of cold... it's awesome

Mother Nature, FUCK YEAH!

 

[alsoknownas]

Well the coldest I have witnessed in this country was -30, the diesel froze in the fuel pump of my Vitara and it was really fucking cold. However it wasn't so cold that exposed skin and moist lips (fnar) start to turn blue within minutes of exposure. It's an indescribable kind of cold... it's awesome

Mother Nature, FUCK YEAH!

Yeah I was in -30 in Canada once too. Weird isn't? Your facial muscles just harden into this strange brick frown. Anything moist freezes, including your breath as it passes through the scarf covering your face, tears, etc. It's brutal. you have to plan your trips with military precision.
The cool thing is that people there know just how dangerous it is - shops are on the whole happy for small crowds to step in and just warm up for a while before pressing on.

 

[TruXta]

-40 is when it starts getting worrisome.

 

[Hellsbells]

I'm going to Cappadocia (in Turkey) to do some of these things in January (hopefully). There aren't log cabins, but there are cosy cave hotels, snow isn't guaranteed but I'm hopeful, there are open fires, red wine, nice food, bikes for hire, lovely walks.

i wish i could come

 

[rutabowa]

i once hired a cabin in the woods with some friends, in central Bulgaria. it was real cheap for a week, and was awesome, it backed onto a little stream and was totally desolate and you chopped wood for the stove every evening etc. It was in summer though, i think it might have been a bit much in mid-winter.

 

[Firky]

-40 is when it starts getting worrisome.

IIRC it was about March and quite warm in the valleys, warm enough for tshirt and jeans. So the first time I went up Whilster I was wearing jungle combats and a tshirt... minus fucking forty up there init

Didn't get out the car and visited hte next day more suitably clothed

 

[catinthehat]

Iceland - plenty of log cabins (summer houses) all over the place often with hot tubs (cheap geo thermal energy), guaranteed snow, peace and quiet. There is an eco village in the WesternFjords called Suderyia or Eysafljord or in the north Akyeriau are all really lovely. You can get cheapish flights from Glasgow or Stanstead and I think Luton as well now. Booze is expensive but you can stock up in the duty free shop which is at the exit of the airport. This was in April.