Congratulations to Marie and Chris (Raksha and Treasurer)

Well done to Marie and Chris Lawton who have just completed a 6 day training course to complete their Summer Mountain Leadership Qualification.

For more photos and info see www.davenhamscouts.org.uk/activities.htm

Some of the topics covered are as follows

Practical navigation and walking skills
Discussion on clothing & equipment for personal & group use
Leaders equipment
Planning a mountain journey
Legal responsibilities of Mountain Leaders
Mountain navigation and route finding
Group leadership
Camp craft (high level (above 600m) camp overnight)
Emergency procedures and improvised rescues
Practical night navigation
Security on steep ground (with and without a rope)
Confidence roping
Anchor selection and use
Short pitches in ascent and descent
Lowering and abseils
River crossings
Mountain hazards and mountain safety
Access and conservation
Weather