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Join FAR MOORS for an unforgettable experience aiming to come back safely, gain achievement, and love the outdoors while raising charity funds. Develop skills such as map reading, scrambling, and conservation in a safe environment. Training sessions available before expeditions. Logistics include walking in supervised groups, accommodation in bunkhouses, and provided meals. Equip yourself with commitment, fitness, and respect for the environment to mitigate risks. Why participate? To raise charity funds, meet new people, stay fit, explore new places, contribute to society, and grow beyond comfort zones.
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An experience students will never forget Our aims are: To come back safely To gain a sense of achievement and self esteem To learn to love the outdoors To raise money for charity
Skills and knowledge • Map reading and navigation • Walking as a team • Scrambling • Conservation • Equipment • Risk assessment and mountain safety
TrainingSunday 28th Jan, Malvern Ridge FAR MOORS
TrainingWeekend of 29th April, Snowdon FAR MOORS
Logistics • Walking in mixed groups supervised by experienced, qualified staff • Accommodation – bunk houses, not luxurious! • Separate rooms (buildings) for boys and girls • Two mini buses for each expedition • All expeditions leave from and return to school – early starts • Food: • Breakfast (cereal/toast/porridge) provided • Packed lunch and snacks to be provided by student • Dinners in pubs
Commitment • Attendance • Fitness • Behaviour • Respect for the environment • Accepting failure • Accepting rejection • RESILIENCE AND RESPECT
RISKS • Mitigation • Clothing • Planning • Briefing • Expertise/experience • Training – staff and students • Staffing numbers • Rules • Exercise
Rules • Mountain Leaders have final say • Stay together, work together • Respect for the local community • Respect for the mountain
Why? • Raise money for a charity of their collective choice • Meet new people • Get fit and re-energise • Discover new places • Contribute to society • Push outside of comfort zones FAR MOORS