Plymouth District Explorers Ten Tors 2009
Starter for 10 Weekend – 13/14 September 2008
This weekend is aimed at Scouts and Explorer Scouts who will be in school years 9,10, 11 and 12 in September and are interested in finding out about Ten Tors 2009 and to get a basic introduction.
“Dartmoor is one of the last wildernesses in England.
It is a National Park, and occupies some 368 square miles (954 square Km) of hills topped by granite outcrops - the 'Tors'.
At its lowest points Dartmoor touches 325 feet (100 m) above sea level,
and the highest Tor-capped hill reaches 2018 feet (621 m).
The valleys and dips between the hills often hold bogs to trap the unwary walker.”
Ten Tors is a challenge for teams of 6 to complete distances of 35, 45 and 55 miles in 2 days next May.
We hope to have teams in the first 2 distances.
In order to complete such an event requires commitment and training in walking, navigation, safety and team work. In return the levels of pride, self confidence, achievement, independence, personal development and bragging rights can be immense.
The Starter for 10 event
10am Saturday until 4pm Sunday
Based at Shaugh Bridge near Bickleigh we hope to cover the following topics:
equipment and clothing, navigation, (including micro navigation and
night navigation), map, compass,
emergency procedures, hike tents, cooking skills, the training schedule.
We also hope to have members of Dartmoor Rescue and the National Park popping along.
Ten Tors 2009 - Starter for 10 Weekend Letter
Plymouth District Explorer Scouts
May 2008
taken after the Ten Tors 2008 Challenge on Dartmoor
WELL DONE
If you are interested in finding out more,
please get in touch with Clive Deacon as soon as possible.
For more details about District Ten Tors Team contact
Clive Deacon
Page Last Updated
1st July 2008
