Category: Hike

Larch Hill – 22nd-24th November

littlegreenman

Hi all,

As you all know, we will be heading to Larch Hill this weekend. There are still a few spaces available so let us know on Thursday if you are interested in coming along. We are hoping to get as many Scouts as possible to come along! Below are the details.

Meeting Time:    Friday at 6:45pm
Meeting Place:    The Den
Return Time:      Sunday at 2:00pm

Below is the list of gear everyone will need for next weekend. We will be sleeping in the lodge in dorms – you need to bring sleeping bags.

The weather forecast for the Larch Hill area can be seen here so warm clothes will be needed!!

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes”

Gear List :

1. Neckerchief
2. Ground matpacking
3. Sleeping bag
4. Full change of clothes
5. Spare warm jumper/fleece
6. Hat and gloves
7. Wash gear
8. Towel
9. Tea towel
10. Torch
11. A few black bags. To be used to keep things dry.

For the hike:

1. Hiking boots
2. Rain gear – top and bottom
3. Day bag
4. Thick jumper
5. Emergency rations (sweets)
6. Survival bag (bivi bag)
7. Platypus/Water Bottle
8. Whistle

All inside a rucksack you can carry on your back.

If you have them bring them.
1. Small first aid kit
2. Pen knife – if you are allowed.

Kings of the Mountain – Leinster MPC

littlegreenman

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A massive well done to the lads who completed the Leinster MPC at the weekend. The Brackenstown team took part in the tough and challenging hike in the Black Hill area of the Wicklow mountains.

The event took place over three days and two nights camping on the hills and the Raven Troop were represented by Ronan – Fair play to ya and well done!!!

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County Hike 2012 Review

littlegreenman

As part of the meeting tonight we did a review of the County Hike which we did on Saturday and the hike we did in Glendalough the previous Saturday. Here is what we came up with.

What went well?

  • It was really useful to have the storm shelter, because it was so windy and cold.
  • Where we stopped for lunch it was not so cold.
  • We were all happy.
  • The group stayed together while walking.
  • We made good time.
  • The scouts were walking ahead of the leaders.
  • The weather was better than it might have been for the time of year.
  • Newer scouts got to mix with the older scouts.
  • One of us got to climb on a rock.
  • We got to see great wildlife (deers) and nature (trees).

What could have been better?

  • There were too many steps (sleepers).
  • Leaders could have told the truth about how far away the end of the hike was.
  • All scouts could have brought decent gloves, hats, a suitable amound of water and food.

If you can think of any more, please put a comment below and I will add it.

Thanks

Hike – Saturday 27th

littlegreenman 1 Comment

Hi all,

A reminder that we will be going on a hike next Saturday in Wicklow. We are hoping as many scouts as possible will come.

It will be a day hike, and will be in Glendalough. Here is some stuff you will need to bring :

– Hiking boots
– Rain gear (top and bottoms)
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Scarf
– Packed lunch
– Water
– Spare jumper
– Bivvy/Survival bag
– Neckerchief
– Whistle
– Torch
– Personal first aid kit (a few plasters)

– If you have it: map of Wicklow, compass, GPS.

See you all on Thursday!