Hill and Moorland leader Nov 2019

October 4, 2019 An exciting new initiative between S Yorks Scouts, the Association of Mountaineering Instructors and AlpKit, providing training in the Peak for Scout Leaders. Although the training will broadly follow the Hill and Moorland Leader Award, as provided by Mountain Training, it is ideal for Scout Leaders wanting a permit for Terrain 1 Summer Leadership. We will aim to have fun and learn along the way. We meet Saturday 16th Nov at 12.30pm at the Fox House pub near Burbage. We will finish (in the dark) by 8pm, with some night navigation. Sunday 17th starts in the same place, at the more normal time of 9.30am, finishing by 4.30ish. In that time, we will aim to look at all of the following topics, not necessarily in this  order: Navigation, Hazards and Emergency Procedures, Equipment, Group management, Access and Conservation, Weather KIT LIST Waterproof Jacket and Trousers Hat, gloves, warm layers Walking boots and socks Day rucksack Rucksack liner Flask and hill food First aid kit Headtorch Compass – silva expedition type 4 is ideal Maps of the area at 1:50000 and 1:25000 (if you have them: if not, I can supply) All my contact details are on other parts of the website - do feel free to get in touch if you have questions. See you soon, John

9th Nov 2019 Awesome Walls Climbing Centre, Garter Street, Sheffield, S4 7QX 10.15am - 4.00pm Please arrive in good time for the session. If you have never used this facility you will need to enrol on arrival and pay the entrance fee (£7.50). A range of harnesses and rock boots will be available for free loan (if you have your own, please bring them along). You will need a packed lunch, although food can be purchased at the centre cafe. Warmish clothing is a good idea (it's indoor, but not heated indoor). We will be looking at group management, warming up and down, personal protective equipment for you and participants, coaching movement, good ropework, common problems and avoidance/solutions. In between, we will jump on the wall and do some personal climbing, hoping to improve our own game so that we can help others improve. For contact on the day call/text John on 07976560250

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