As some of you may know, I’ve organised a hike competition for the 19th November 2011. The walk will be a 7 mile hike through the beautiful Kent countryside starting at the Otford Scout Hut and will encompass deep wooded walks and steep hillside climbs and fantastic views over Otford and the surrounding valley. Your Scouts will be challenged physically as well as mentally. The winners will be awarded the County trophy (and an extra prize – as yet, undisclosed) at a later date.
Composite teams may be entered comprised of Scouts from more than one troop. Younger, inexperienced teams may be accompanied on the hike by one of their own Leaders – but they will not score towards the competition.
Our aim is to get as many troops as possible taking part so troops can only enter more than one team if there is spare capacity.
Please ensure you have all the relevant information required by downloading and completing the relevant information below.
Entry Form: GLS Outdoor Challenge 2011 Entry Form
To enter, please download and complete the form above. Instructions are included within the document.
Check out the following links for more information and ensure you have completed the route card with approximate times. This will count towards the competition.
Map of Route: Hike Challenge OS Map
The map has set way points. You must report in to each way point and ensure that you provide the information asked by each marshal at each way point. You will be scored on your accuracy on pinpointing location on map and estimated arrival times.
OS Explorer : 147 : Sevenoaks & Tonbridge
Template Route Card: Route Card Template
Please complete the attached route card as best as you can including estimated times between each way point. Your accuracy on this will be used to score you on the competition.
The Scout Skills question sheet will be handed out on the day (so you can’t Google the answers beforehand).
Photos of the route will be posted at a later date.
The marshals information and instructions sheet will be provided at a later date.
