I'm with you Rich , it should be a challenge after all . It is wonderful to make your own way gleaning info. and food where you can and using iron rations in between . In six crossings i didn't post anything in advance and generally came home about 7 lbs lighter and a lot fitter . Best wishes for your crossing .

When I say dig up the ground I can assure you that no traces are left behind i.e. Large holes etc and all the man made materials get placed in my pack to carry so I can discard the correct way. One question if you say you leave no trace what do you do about you're number 2s

It's the cuppa sick that's bothering me!