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Yo dudes,
Below is the list of gear everyone will need for next weekend. Sleeping bags are not needed as the hostel provides bed clothes

The weather forecast for Wicklow can be seen here -> http://alturl.com/sw2iw, so warm clothes will be needed!!

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

Here is the gear list for the weekend:

• Hiking boots
• Neckerchief
• Rain gear – top and bottom
• Two Full change of clothes
• Hat
• Gloves
• Thick jumper
• Emergency rations (sweets)
• Survival bag (bivi bag)
• Whistle
• Towel
• Wash gear
• Torch
• Platypus/Water Bottle

If you have it:

• Personal first aid kit
• Map (OSI 56)
• Compass

A message for those of you who will be going on the County Expedition this weekend.

It’s on in the Mourne mountains in county Down. We will be climbing the highest peak in Ulster, Slieve Donard.

We will be leaving on Friday evening. Once we arrive in the Mournes we will be going on a night hike and then camping in the mountains. We will be doing a hike the next day as well. We will arrive home on Saturday evening.

We have no meeting on Thursday 3rd but everyone who is going this weekend has to drop down their bag between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday. The cost of the expedition is 15 Euro.

Gearlist:

• Big rucksack
• Neckerchief – Always bring your neckerchief!!!
• Torch
• Hiking boots
• Rain gear – top and bottom
• Sleeping bag
• Ground mat
• Warm clothes
• Hat
• Gloves
• Thick jumper
• Emergency rations (sweets)
• Survival bag (bivi bag)
• Whistle
• A few black bags

If you have it:

• Compass
• First Aid Kit
• Map (OSNI map 29)

Hi all,
We need to confirm our numbers for the hostel by the end of the week. It’s one of the most popular hostels in the country so we need to reserve our spots early. Can you please find out and let us know for definite at this weeks meeting?

When – Fri 9th – Sun 11th December
Where – Knockree, Co.Wicklow
Who – Everyone!

The annual Bear Grylls weekend is planned for the 2nd weekend of December. We are hoping as many scouts as possible can make this weekend. It is always an excellent weekend which everyone really enjoys. There will be a number of activities held over the weekend and we will be staying in a 5 star hostel in Knockree. We will arrive in the hostel on Friday evening. Once we settle in we will head down the valley to play wide games. Over the weekend we will be working on our adventure skills badges. Everyone who attends will complete a number of stages in their badgework.

Hillwalking :
We will climb Djouce mountain

Backwoods :
We will cook food on fires in Glencree valley