by Ian | Apr 21, 2014 | Trip Report
This Easter 28 Scouts, Explorers, Network and Scout Active Support members return to Great Tower for an amazing weekend of adventure in the Lake District.
Arriving in the Lakes on Thursday the team members enjoyed 3 full days of high adventure splitting into different groups each day to experience different activities and areas of the Lake District.
Event director, Clare Symond’s said “The weekend was a great success with all members of the event challenging themselves in the mountains and enjoying the stunning scenery”
Daniel’s first time with HSX summited Hevelllyn, climbed HVS and completed a grade 2 scramble was heard to say it was
“His best Scout camp ever”
Good Friday saw three groups go out to Blencathra ascending via Sharp edge, Hevelllyn, leg 2 of the Bob Graham Round and some multi pitch climbing on Dow Crag!
Saturday saw the second day of breathtaking weather with climbing and walking in the Langdales.
Easter Sunday saw groups going climbing in the Borrowdale Valley, scrambling on Black Cove crags and the classic round walk of the Kentmere ring.
The weekend was supported by our cook team and logistics team who enjoyed the weather visiting castles, nature reserves and local tea shops!
Another successful weekend in the Lake District and we’re all looking forward to our next adventure.
by Ian | Jan 13, 2014 | Event Report
Christmas time was once again celebrated by the HSX Christmas weekend, and with it the infamous Adventure Race. After a stock up on supplies for the gruelling 3 hour event and a quick brief we all set out in the muddy new forest.
As we all had different tactics the start of the race was manic with all the pairs running off in different directions to the check points. Each check point was worth different amounts, depending on how hard it was to get to and since time was of the essence map reading and snacking was done while running.
No time was wasted avoiding mud or rivers, which astonished the odd dog walker! After about 21km of running round the forest all but one of the teams headed back to ferny crofts to be back in time for the 1300hrs deadline.
We then all had a well-deserved lunch and swapped stories of our routes before the results we in. In first place was Matt Prince & Ollie Robinson with, in second place, and with the honour of organising next year’s race, was Alan, Andy and Josh, and in last place with after a mini ‘epic’ was Liam and Will. Well done too everybody, and see you for next year’s race.. 🙂
by Andy Humpreys
by Ian | Aug 12, 2013 | Antarctica 2018, Video
Another great video from the Antarctica Team and their time in the Alps this Summer.
by Ian | Aug 10, 2013 | Training
The weekend will take place at Ferny Crofts from Friday evening, 30th August til Sunday afternoon, 1st September.
We will be staying in the lodge.
There is an exciting program set out including providing individual action plans and a BBQ on Sunday afternoon.
The cost for the weekend will be £20.
If you know anyone interested in joining HSX and finding out what we do this is the weekend to come along to.
Please fill out the google form if you are attending
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cv7LNASwaPHEMHlFuHBXB9zpYR-k2ezqsjb9FXQ4O0c/viewform
or email
davidh-e@hotmail.co.uk
by Ian | Jul 22, 2013 | Antarctica 2018
Why not check out HSX Antarctica learning crevasse rescue techniques on the Mer de Glace
