The 6 Summits Challenge (challenge - NOT competition) is set in South Shropshire and will stretch your Scout skills to the limit. Boreatton have fielded teams in the past and been really sucessful. This year is the first event after covid and we have booked 1 Training team of up to 7 Scouts walking with Leader Tom who is a qualified Mountain Leader.
You will hike for 35 miles over 3 days including 2 camps, carrying all the equipment you will need for the day. Take a look at the 6 Summits website here https://sixsummitschallenge.org.uk/
Anyone taking part will need to undertake 2 SBSMG day hikes and several hikes organised by us, to get you used to walking in the hills with a rucksack. We will also have training meetings separately to the normal Friday night Scout meetings although we are going to cover a lot of the classroom training you will need on Fridays this term. The total cost for food, transport etc will be £65, payable just before the camp.
If you would like to be considered to take part please either tell Phil this Friday or drop me an email at phil_atkinson@live.co.uk.
We will then arrange a meeting for Q and A's, parents questions and so on.
Below is a brief summary from the 6 Summits website.
The training event is open only to Scouts from the age of 12. Scouts can walk with a daysack, and they also can choose a leader to walk with them. The teams must consist of a minimum of 4 persons and a maximum of 8, these numbers include any Leaders.
About Training
Teams on this challenge will also need a support team to transport food, stoves & tents between campsites. Along the 36 mile route, Scouts will be trained in navigation to help them gain their Stage 3 badge.
Before Six Summits Weekend
Participants will need to complete a series of training hikes, navigation exercises, and a number of scenario hikes.
The Weekend
Throughout the weekend, the teams on this challenge will navigate through checkpoints, pitch their own tents and cook their own meals. This will be supported by young people’s leaders who will need to transport food, stoves & tents between campsites.
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