Leader Winter Skills 15 - 19 Feb 2012
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Want
to play in Scotland in the snow?
Want to consolidate your abilities?
Want to learn some new skills?
Come and join other Greater Manchester Network & Leaders for
a winter weekend!
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After a really
successful trip last year, we're extending our numbers and adding
in some bonuses… like a catering team, so no need to worry about
shopping and cooking!!
The weekend
will be held at the Hertfordshire Scout Centre at Lochearnhead
Station. See their website for details more...
The cost
of the course for 4 nights is £100, or for 2 nights (Friday
17 th & Saturday 18th) is £50. This is full board
and includes bunkhouse accommodation and all food. We need a
non-refundable £30 deposit with your booking.
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We offer
activities in roughly three categories according to previous experience:
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Those just wanting to go winter walking for the
first time
who have limited experience and would like to get a feel
for what is involved
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Winter hill walkers with some experience, who want
to just
go for a walk / climb with other experienced people.
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A workshop, as in past
years to show those wanting a winter assessment what they need
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There will
be an evening session before the trip for all those attending,
where we will distribute kit to those who need it and discuss
what groups will be doing throughout the weekend. We'll look
at some basic techniques and forecasts etc. This will be held
at 19:30 on Thursday 9th February at GMN County HQ, 380 Rochdale
Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2ST.
If you have been before and have your own kit it may not be
necessary to attend
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Activities
on the hill are weather dependent. We will aim to do full winter
hill days on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and a shorter day
on Sunday to allow for the long drive home. You must be prepared
for long and strenuous hill days carrying a heavy sack. We may
have to climb to 700m just to reach the snowline before starting
any of the skills workshops, it is therefore important that
you are fit. We will do at least one long mountain ridge during
the course (weather allowing!).
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WHAT
ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! SIGN UP BELOWÉ!!!
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I wish to
attend the 2012 Winter Skills Weekend…
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My name
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My address
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My mobile number
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My email
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My Scout position &
District
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My next of kin’s name
and contact details
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Health matters that
we need to know about
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My hill walking experience
and permits held
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Which option do you wish
to take part in? (please tick)
