Challenge Hikes
Each year the BB organises several hikes to challenge members, with incidents and challenges on the way as the clock ticks!
Can you:
Get yourself from A to B with only a map and compass?
Carry enough equipment and food to survive while walking 10-15 miles a day?
Work as a team and think on your feet to complete the challenges and solve problems?
If you can then read on for details of the best BB hikes on the planet!
Cleveland Hike
In recent years up to 150 competitors have taken part in the 38 miles across the North Yorkshire Moors. Participants can make up Normal Teams (13-19 years old), Veteran Teams (over 20 years old) and Expedition Teams (under 13).
The Cleveland Hike is held annually (usually at the end of June)
If you think you can handle the challenge, contact the Hike Hotline on 01302 869006 for details of this year's Cleveland Hike!
The Waltham Walk
In recent years as many as 40 youth teams have completed the course, which was 30 miles in the Main Event, and 18 miles in both the Mini-Trek and Veterans' Course.
The Waltham Walk is held annually usually on 3rd weekend in May. For details and information contact Mr Michael Wilding on 01285 861416.
More information is available on the Waltham Walk at http://www.walthamwalk.org.uk
Chasetrek
Chasetrek is an annual Youth Challenge Walk based around Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, England. It is a team event for those aged 14+ designed to encourage the qualities of leadership, initiative and teamwork under difficult conditions. It offers a weekend challenge to teams of three to navigate an unmarked route of at least 25 miles (40 km), entirely on foot, using map and compass, walking between a number of checkpoints given by Grid References on an O.S. map. At these checkpoints the teams will be further tested by a series of unusual incidents.
For details and information contact David Mayo on 01543 271182, Dave is a volunteer BB leader with the 1st Cannock.
There is also a one day challenge event for a limited number of teams aged 13 to 16, teams of four people.
Ashridge Amble
Usually held on 1st weekend in June each year. A 25/28 mile 2-day expedition competition in the Ashridge/Chiltern Hills area. For young people aged 12 to 19 years in teams of three boys or girls (not mixed). Veteran teams are also always welcome. Lively checkpoint incidents! Mind bending puzzles, adventure courses, etc.
If you are up for it ring either Mick Hills (01582 511782) or John Rowlands (01582 877373).
