What is It?

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1What is It?It is the Ultimate Challenge for all Scouts and Explorer Scouts in East & West SussexA test of fitness and navigation A test of all Scouting skills, including teamwork.. but, best of all, it is a fantastic experience and great fun!

2Where is It?Somewhere on the South DownsThe route is secret and is different every year

3Whats Involved?Hiking in teams of four, without assistance, for 25 miles over two daysCamping overnight and cooking your own mealsMap reading to find checkpointsIncidents (tests) at each checkpoint

4How Good is It? Probably the best thing youll ever do as a Scout!Those who complete the training will qualify to join the District hillwalking trip to the Lake District next AprilAll of this counts towards your Expedition Award and Chief Scouts Gold Award and will put you on track for the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme in Explorers.

5When is It?23rd and 24th March 2013

Theres also the less challenging Ashdown Hike on the 3rd March

6So Why do I Need to Know Now?Because youll need to do a lot of training between now and then!Training hikes are available every weekend from 12th January until the competitionThe first hike, just for fun, is on 6th January and families are welcome!Need to know what its really like ask Maia, Nik, Caitlin or Will. Okay, maybe not Will, he tends to sleep a lot on hikes!

7What Equipment is Needed?Hiking Boots (comfortable, robust, waterproof, with good ankle support)Good quality waterproofs (jacket & over-trousers)Warm clothes, in layers, including thermal top, fleece & trousers (quick drying items - NEVER JEANS)Warm hat & gloves (ideally waterproof)50-60L rucksack3-season sleeping bag (needed by 3rd March)Water bottle or bladder.and sunglasses!

Full kit list will be provided please ask Richard for advice before shopping!

8Where Can I Find Out More?Ask your LeaderRead the BookletGo to www.overlandhike.com Convince your parentsTell your Leader that you want to take partAsk Father Christmas for any equipment you may need!

Then turn up and have a go!

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