District Hike
Sat, Sep 21
|Location will be shared closer to the time
This popular and challenging event is open to Scouts & Explorer Scouts, with classes to suit all abilities. Teams follow a carefully planned route and visit manned check-points. Leaders are on hand, providing a safety network of support and there are ‘sweepers’ to help those in difficulty. This is
Time & Location
Sep 21, 2019, 9:30 AM – Sep 22, 2019, 4:00 PM
Location will be shared closer to the time
About the Event
There are three options for entering:
Explorer Class: Teams should be experienced, capable and self-sufficient for the weekend, carrying all their kit with them. Full route cards will need to be completed for both days. For a reduced score, tents and equipment can be transported direct to the campsite allowing participants to only carry a day sack with rations, first aid kit and waterproofs. Age: 14-18 years. Teams compete for the District Championship Trophy.
Scout Class: Teams should be experienced, capable and self-sufficient for the weekend, carrying all their kit with them. A day one Route Card should be handed in before setting out on the second day*. A photo observation challenge will be completed on the second day. For a reduced score, tents and equipment can be transported direct to the campsite allowing participants to only carry a day sack with rations, first aid kit and waterproofs. Age: 10.5 – under 14 years (Scouts). Teams compete for the District Scout Championship Trophy.
Training Class: As for Scout Class except the team to be accompanied for the duration of the hike by a Leader for training purposes; they will be scored but will not be eligible to compete for the Scout Trophy.
Teams consist of 3 to 5 young persons per team (mixed teams allowed) equipment cannot be shared between teams.
Locations/Times: Explorer Class Start: Saturday from 08.00 approx at (Location TBC)*
Scout Class Start: Saturday from 09.00 approx at (Location TBC)*
Training Class: Start: Saturday from 10.00 approx at (Location TBC)*
Overnight Stop: Waylands Scout Campsite
Finish: times is to be confirmed.
Teams not expected to finish by the appointed time each day will be collected and ferried to the finish point.