What we expect you to achieve
Before the Expedition
1: Know how to read a map, how to use a compass and know what the different symbols on the map
. mean.
2: Know about the Naismith’s Rule, walking pace and timing.
3: Know how to complete a route plan with bearings, grid references, distance, height gained,
. description of route, estimated time for each section, total time and escape routes.
4: Know how to work out where the team is at all times by checking the map and working out how long . . it will take to walk from point A to B
5: Have a basic knowledge of first aid and know what to do in an emergency.
6: Know what equipment you will need to take part in the expedition (see kit list)
7: You must also attend every training evening and any day events
The Expeditions and what we will be looking out for
1: Using the route plan your team prepared before the expedition.
2: Using the map and compass to complete the route.
3: Knowing where you are at all times (we will be checking at a number of points along your route)
4: When reaching the camp site, prioritize what needs to be done first and work as a team.
. A: Get the tent up B: Get you gear stored away and set up bedding.
. C: Cook evening meal, eat and wash up. (when preparing and cooking meal please make sure all
. empty bags and food wrappers are placed in a empty carrier bag) D: Prepare kit for next day.
. (Use the showers late afternoon or early evening, rather then first thing in the morning the
. outside temperature is usually a lot warmer)
5: Before going to bed make sure no kit is left outside.
6: In the morning again prioritize what needs to be done. A: If wet get your waterproofs on before
. getting out of the tent. B: Cook breakfast, eat and wash up. C: Check your gear is in your rucksack
. and you have plenty of water, food and waterproofs if you are not already wearing them.
7: Get together with your team; look at the route you are walking; decide which team member is map
. reading first and to what point; who is map reading 2nd, 3rd, etc.
8: Check that the team has the group kit in their rucksacks, cooking equipment, tent, survival bag, .
first aid kit.
1: Know how to read a map, how to use a compass and know what the different symbols on the map
. mean.
2: Know about the Naismith’s Rule, walking pace and timing.
3: Know how to complete a route plan with bearings, grid references, distance, height gained,
. description of route, estimated time for each section, total time and escape routes.
4: Know how to work out where the team is at all times by checking the map and working out how long . . it will take to walk from point A to B
5: Have a basic knowledge of first aid and know what to do in an emergency.
6: Know what equipment you will need to take part in the expedition (see kit list)
7: You must also attend every training evening and any day events
The Expeditions and what we will be looking out for
1: Using the route plan your team prepared before the expedition.
2: Using the map and compass to complete the route.
3: Knowing where you are at all times (we will be checking at a number of points along your route)
4: When reaching the camp site, prioritize what needs to be done first and work as a team.
. A: Get the tent up B: Get you gear stored away and set up bedding.
. C: Cook evening meal, eat and wash up. (when preparing and cooking meal please make sure all
. empty bags and food wrappers are placed in a empty carrier bag) D: Prepare kit for next day.
. (Use the showers late afternoon or early evening, rather then first thing in the morning the
. outside temperature is usually a lot warmer)
5: Before going to bed make sure no kit is left outside.
6: In the morning again prioritize what needs to be done. A: If wet get your waterproofs on before
. getting out of the tent. B: Cook breakfast, eat and wash up. C: Check your gear is in your rucksack
. and you have plenty of water, food and waterproofs if you are not already wearing them.
7: Get together with your team; look at the route you are walking; decide which team member is map
. reading first and to what point; who is map reading 2nd, 3rd, etc.
8: Check that the team has the group kit in their rucksacks, cooking equipment, tent, survival bag, .
first aid kit.
9: Make sure none of your kit is left outside the tent and that the tent door is done up.
Points 6c, 8 and 9 are for if we have a base camp. If not, the tents have to come down and be packed into the rucksacks as well.
