Learning the ropes

We had even greater numbers for this weeks venture the the Dewerstone for a spot of climbing. The old hands remembered it all from last year and were instrumental in teaching those new to the club how to sort their harnesses out, put on their helmets correctly, tie in and belay. A fantastic evening out making the most of the Autumn sunshine. 

Water-y start to the Discoverers club this year

Cracking water levels in the river today for the first outing of the Discoverers Club. Some students were swept off their feet with the excitement (or maybe the flow of the water). In any case, we didn't manage to put anyone off so watch this space for next weeks instalment  

Whittling away the time

A good, safe performance from everyone yesterday evening. We split in to two groups, half climbing and half developing their carving skills, before swapping over after a quick snack. Everyone is coming along well and developing good technique. 

It was a bit dark, but we got a shelter set up in good time and all the wood was brought in before the light went completely. Then we made pizzas and had marshmallows!

Coasteering at Bovisand

Stunning evening light for this outing to the seaside to explore the coast and jump in to swim around and feel the raw power of the sea

Discoverers Club go canoeing and fall in lots

We did set out to go canoeing, and while there are no pictures of people actually in the water, rest assured ample time was spent falling in, tipping other people in, doing hand stands, swimming around and generally being soggy. I was fully engaged emptying canoes all evening

Buscraft

 

Today the adventurers and discoverers did some bushcraft, they made rabbit stew, shelters and cooked some bread and marsh mallows.