What’s in a name?

GAS is such a fantastic acronym for our adventures, but what does Grit and Sprit mean?

GRIT (grit) English noun

1. abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc. (and most importantly on dirt roads)
2. firmness of character; indomitable spirit; pluck:

SPRIT (ʃprɪt) German masculine noun

1. Petrol, gas, juice (coll)
2. Spirits, booze (coll.)

 

For any adventure you need grit and spirit; for this adventure we need some grit roads and some juice to get us there and back; and it’s great to share a drink with good mates after a day of great adventure!