September brought both an incredibly wet weekend and the 43rd Border Hike at Gradbach Scout Camp. Friday night saw Scouts and Explorers from across the country descended on the site to compete in both the Border Hike (Scouts) and John Brabury Trophy (Explorers). As soon as Saturday dawned, kit check opened and the Explorers disappeared into the mist to undertake their orienteering course. The Scouts, meanwhile, were plotting their route and beginning to start their journey. Over five incidents – and challenging weather conditions – the teams showed great teamwork and perseverance and were a credit to their groups. To end the day, the Gradbach Cinema presented ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’. Sunday’s Scout’s Own and Awards ceremony brought the weekend to a close before saying farewell to all the participants.
It was great to see many familiar faces from across the High Peak, with teams from 1st Buxton, 1st Chinley, 1st Taxal, 3rd Buxton, Cracken ESU, Solomon’s ESU, and Taxal ESU also competing in this event.
A huge well done goes to 1st Buxton Scouts who won the Johanna Knowles Trophy for being the highest placed High Peak team.
Congratulations to the winners of the Border Hike and John Bradbury Trophy!
Border Hike Winners: 109th Leicester (Countesthorpe) Scouts
John Bradbury Trophy Winners: Archers Explorer Scouts
Finally, a massive thank you goes to all the fantastic volunteers who make this event happen and we can’t wait to welcome you back next year!
Photos courtesy of Gradbach Scout Camp
