Expedition Training Weekend 27-28 October 2012
Plan Who? Where? When? What? How? Questions
Who? Direct entrants to Gold must complete a second ‘practice’ expedition. All others are encouraged to attend.
Where?
Where? Edale, High Peak District. Fieldhead campsite Visiting Castleton and Kinder Plateau. ....and the Old Nag’s Head....
When? Meet at Nottingham train station early on Saturday 27 October. Return to Nottingham before 5pm on Sunday 28 October.
What? Camp-craft Field cooking Navigation Flora & fauna Expedition projects ‘Socialising’
How? Sign-up by Monday 15 October. Medical forms on website. Cost: £7 to society (covers Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast and campsite fee) £9 approx for return trains to Edale
How - Kit Wear: In your backpack: Stiff boots Thick socks Light trousers Shirt Fleece Good waterproofs Warm jacket Hat & gloves In your backpack: Sleeping bag Sleeping mat Spare dry clothes Small wash kit Torch Personal first aid/meds Water bottle 2x Packed lunches Mobile phone & cash
How - Kit We will lend you: Bring your own if you have it. Tent Stove & fuel Map Compass Survival kit Bring your own if you have it. Let us know if you wish to borrow!
Questions? Contact: dofenottsuni@gmail.com Jamie@vanOppen.org.uk