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One Challenge. Three elements. Many days. FAR MOORS. English 3 Peaks Helvellyn (950m). FAR MOORS. English 3 Peaks Scafell Pike (978m). FAR MOORS. English 3 Peaks Skiddaw (931). FAR MOORS. An experience students will never forget Our aims are: To come back safely
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English 3 Peaks Helvellyn (950m) FAR MOORS
English 3 Peaks Scafell Pike (978m) FAR MOORS
English 3 Peaks Skiddaw (931) FAR MOORS
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