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Hillwalking
Overview of Hill Walking
Hill walking is the movement through and over hills and mountains without the planned use of a climbing rope or other climbing aids. It can take place within the UK or in any part of the world which has mountainous terrain. Outside UK it is usually referred to as Trekking, but the principles are the same and the necessary skills similar.
Hill walking can take place under summer or winter conditions or, if outside UK, even under desert or jungle conditions. Obviously the equipment, skills and experience required vary accordingly. Because walking is an everyday activity which we all do, the skills and experience needed are sometimes under-estimated and it is prudent to start from the assumption that it is quite different from a walk in the local park or along a canal towpath. However mastering the skills needed is not difficult or overly technical.
See section on Expedition Zones from previous page.
For all participants on County Courses
All leaders doing Hill Walking Assessments must have with them the following individual and group Equipment and will be asked to demonstrate the use of it
Leaders on training Courses will need to carry their individual equipment, If leaders have access to group Equipment please bring it along. The County has Group Shelters and Ropes for use on the courses
| HILLWALKING KIT LIST - INDIVIDUAL |
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| Rucksack | Gloves - plus spare in Winter |
| Rucksack Liner | Sun Hat - Summer |
| Packed Lunch | Winter Hat - must keep ears warm |
| Flask | Balaclava - a plus in cold weather |
| Boots | Gaiters - a plus in mud and snow |
| Shirt | Torch plus spare battery |
| Socks + spare | Whistle |
| Trousers - quick drying | Survival Bag - Orange polythene |
| Fleece Jacket | Personal First Aid kit |
| Waterproof Jacket with Hood | Toilet Paper |
| Waterproof overtrousers | Spare food and drink |
| Sweater | Emergency Card and pencil |
| LEADERS EXTRA KIT - CAN BE SHARED AMONGST PARTY |
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| Group Bothy - KISU | Sleeping Bag |
| Maps 2 - plus waterproof cases | First Aid kit - large |
| Compass 2 | Confidence rope |
| Watch - minimum 2 in party | Stove and pan |
| Head Torch plus spare batteries | Spare rations |
| Suncream - Summer | Mobile Phone - useful but not 100% |
| Spare hat, Gloves, Socks, Bootlaces - To cover losses by Scouts |
As with any kit list the above is only a guide and common sense must be used.
Extra water should be carried in hot weather – hot drinks in cold.
It is unlikely that each member of the party will require a torch in the middle of June and a confidence rope on a simple moorland walk would be a hindrance.
The basics required for safety should always be carried and even if not strictly required for the day planned, there inclusion helps to build up a habit of always having them in your rucksack and avoids confusion for the inexperienced
Contact
Email: Pete Nottingham
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