Explorers Expedition Prep - 11th to 12th March 2011

 


 5 Explorers took a couple of hours to review some first aid basics and refreshed their map reading and navigation skills on Friday evening.

The presentation for the Navigation Skills Refresher can be found here.

More information can be found at

ScoutBase Resources

Ordnance Survey

In addition I've found this great web application on how to use a map and compass

The presentation for the First Aid in under 10 minutes can be found here

The videos from the presentation can be found here

On Saturday we all enjoyed a walk around Cawthorne, following this route.  The Explorers, carrying full ruck sacks took turns in navigating us all round the route, bringing us back to Cawthorne Park where they expertly cooked bacon sandwiches on Trangias (Meths camp cooking stoves)

All in all a very good way to enjoy the start of a weekend. Thanks to all those who participated, you did yourselves proud. 

Ed, Ian, John and Rich