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The Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Oman 2011

The Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Oman 2011. To unlock human potential through challenging outdoor journeys; to give individuals the skills to face the future with confidence, and to create effective teams. Dates and Staffing. 3 July – 8 July Outward Bound Oman x 2 Dr Goucem Ms Sangala

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The Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Oman 2011

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  1. The Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Oman 2011 To unlock human potential through challenging outdoor journeys; to give individuals the skills to face the future with confidence, and to create effective teams.

  2. Dates and Staffing. 3 July – 8 July Outward Bound Oman x 2 Dr Goucem Ms Sangala Ratio of 1:7

  3. Flights • Oman Air • 3 July - Arrive in Muscat at 18:30 • 8 July Arrive in Bahrain at 19:45

  4. Expedition Outline • Day 1 – Travel • Days 2 – 5 Jebel Akhdar • Day 6 – Travel

  5. Heat! • Average temperature in Nizwa, the nearest town is 47 degrees so any ground level Expedition was out of the question. • Hajar Mountains. • Jebel Akhdar at 3000 metres.

  6. From this: Average 47 degrees C

  7. To this: 30 degrees C is the hottest Summer temperature.

  8. Itinerary • Day 1 • SundayJuly 3rdSunset 6:56pm • Arrival: Muscat airport at 18:30 Arrive on Jebal Akhdar at approximately 20:30Introduction: • Packing & equipment briefs Route planning & GPS sessions • Notes:Carrying a lot of water is very important for hiking in the summer, weight is therefore a concern. To reduced weight carried we suggest the following: Not to carry or use tents, but sleep ‘outside’ (Small wadi mats for sleeping will be provided; dew on sleeping bags can easily dry during the midday break). Students will have their bags checked to ensure that they carry only necessary items.

  9. Days 2 - 4 • Full day walking x 3 • Day outline: • Morning walk: 6:00am - 10:30 ( 4 ½ hours) Midday break: 10:30 – 3:30 (3 hours) Route adjusting and Group presentations Lunch Siesta Afternoon walk: 3:30 – 7:00pm (3 ½ hours)

  10. Notes • In the summer months Jebal Akhdar is the coolest place in the Arabian Gulf, however during the middle of the day when there is little wind or shade the temperature is very warm. Thus the day outline takes this into account by minimising strenuous activity during the hottest time of the day. This outline is also flexible and likely to be adjusted in regards to walking hours, depending on the weather conditions at the time. In the summer months, due to the humidity lower down, it is quite common for cloud cover to develop in afternoon with light showers.

  11. Day 5 • As part of developing location awareness and appreciation of Jebal Al Akhdar, and improving investigating and presentational skills, we encourage that students prepare in advance of the expedition five to ten minuet group presentations on topics of Jebal Al Akhdar. Ideally presentations should try to be interactive and creative, for example include activities, facilitate debates or involve storytelling.

  12. Examples of presentations • The war of Al Jebal Al Akhdar 1957 – 1959 • Endangered or eradicated animals e.g., wolves, Arabian leopard, wolves, tahar, Persian horned viper. • Medicinal and traditional uses of the flora e.g. Olive tree, Juniper tree. • Night navigation, stars, moon and sun. • Geology of Jebal Akhdar Falaj systems and local livelihoods

  13. Day 6 – Friday 8 July • Clean up and pack equipment • Depart mountain: 7:45am • Muscat, Al Nahda Spa 10:30 – 4pm • Pool, beach, showers, lunch, debrief & certificatesDeparture: Leave Al Nahda at 4pm – Airport at 5:00pm, flight 7:15pm arrival at 19:45.

  14. Between now and July 3….. • Presentations • Fitness – strength and cardiovascular. • Heat training: Caution. • 2 x groups of 14.

  15. Equipment and clothing • Clothes for 4 days & 3 nights • x2-4 T-shirts (long sleeves advisable) • x2 Lightweight trousers for walking • x4 Underwear • Sun hat & scarf / mussar • x2 Socks • Walking Boots

  16. Personal equipment • Sun-glasses, sun-cream, lip cream  • Toothbrush, toothpaste. (toothpaste can be shared between groups) • Wet wipes (small packet) • Personal medication e.g. painkiller, blister plasters, prescribed medication (for asthma, please bring extra spare inhaler) • Torch (Small size with spare batteries)

  17. Other • Spoon, plastic cup & plastic bowl  • Pens/pencils  • Recommended travel clothing & items • Small bag for travel clothing and items (will be kept in a vehicle) • x2 Set of clothes for flight to Oman and back  • Sandals or flip-flops (Non-hiking shoes) • Swim wear  • Towel Shampoo/body wash  • Spending money for souq 

  18. Paperwork and other requirements • Medical Form • Liability Form • Emergency Contact • Enrolment Form • Residential trip • Service, skills and physical.

  19. Outward Bound Oman • Mark Evans runs Outwards Bound Oman. He is an ex St Chris teacher with a huge amount of experience. • A short film introducing Outward Bound Oman which gives you a feel of the organisation and the experience you will have. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75acci3ZS-s

  20. Staying in touch. • http://outboundoman.nemisys2.uk.com/Default.aspx

  21. Questions

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