Winter Survival 2012 - 10-02-2012 - 12-02-2012
Wizards wanted! Those possessing potential magical powers are invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
These are dangerous times at Hogwarts and the training will be long and arduous. Therefore only the strong, brave and committed should apply.
Yes - its Winter Survival...
Explorer Scouts have to walk a route of about 40 miles. They begin on a Friday evening from a location only made known to them via a phone call earlier the same evening. At the start, and at each of the regular checkpoints, they are given their next destination grid reference, never knowing their final destination or how far away it is. Late on Friday night they regroup at another secret location and sleep rough in survival bags before being awoken in the early hours to continue the walk. The successful teams can expect to continue walking throughout Saturday and late into the evening before they complete the distance.
This is an exercise in endurance, teamwork, morale and above all navigation, using a traditional map and compass. A story strings the weekend together to give the teams a further element to contend with. This is a notoriously difficult weekend, which has teams returning year after year to try and 'conquer' the event.
Date: 10th - 12th February 2012
Where: Location is kept secret until the day to prevent preparation
Cost: £40 per team
Closing date for applications is 17th December 2011.
Application form: Download PDF form
Guide to Winter Survival: Download PDF guide
Adult volunteers
The survival team are looking for adult volunteers to help with the event - checking kit and manning check points. If you can help, contact Vicky using the form below with your availability over the weekend.
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