This is our 2nd time back in the Dales for our Gold and Silver qualification expeditions. After last years variety of weather we thought maybe this year we will get some glorious autumnal fresh crisp weather! Well yes we did, 2 mornings we had a good frost and then most of the rest of the time we had drizzle and rain! So it is even more impressive that all the girls and Gurdit did so well. We had 8 teams completing the Silver award and 1 team of 7 doing their Gold award expedition.
Here are some pictures from the week.
Day 1
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| Year 11 - Silver 2019 |
At least it is not raining... yet!
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| Wherside shrouded in cloud |
Day 2 - Silver refresher day - Ingleton waterfalls
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| Thorton Force |
Team Gold - The one and only sunny day!
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| Y3P - Peak 2 Ingleborough plateau |
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| Ingleborough trig point - 723m |
Day 3 - Silver Camp 1 - Holme Open Farm
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| Cold morning heading for Dentdale |
Day 4 - Dent - High Laning Caravan & Camping Site
This is an idyllic setting by the river Dent in a little charming village. The students are rather excited about the shower block. Gone with the wind were back first!
Day 5 Dent to pick up location - A little competitive hiking and some outstanding navigation.
Wind assisted - Gone with the wind were back first feeling challenged and satisfied.
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| Just our of the clag and nearly back. Well done! |
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| Ribblehead viaduct |
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| Pixie cup lichen |
Well done to all of the participants of the 2019 season. It was a year of less than fine weather from storm Hannah in April to the first frosts of winter 2019. You are all exceptional and should have fond memories of your time together. Get you sections complete and awards approved.
I am pleased to say that as of 10/12/19 we have already seen 5 students complete their Silver Award and 9 since the start of September. Onwards... lets go for GOLD.
We are currently completing the launch of season 2020
Year 9 Bronze registration closes on 20 December 2019
Year 10 Silver registration closes on 20 December 2019
Year 12 Gold registration closes on 20 December 2019
Year 11 Gold registration closes on 20 December 2020 (Deposits and forms as you turn 16 please)
