June 2010
TEAM
MAD DOG COMPLETE MAMMOTH EXPEDITION IN THE LAKES
This intrepid group of girls, who came together
three years ago on their Silver Award to form Team
Mad Dog,
have finally conquered their Gold Award
expedition section.
Having fallen at the proverbial hurdle
in the 2009 expedition
to the Outer Hebrides through injuries to team members, Vicci
Rishton and Emily Sawicz, were determined not to give up.
Undeterred,
they have recently gone on to complete a four-day 85km trek
around Cumbria with a total climb of 3900m (that’s almost
3 times the height of Ben Nevis!). Sadly, a recurring ligament
injury to Emily’s knee meant she had to pull out again
on the second day. Hopefully, it will be third time lucky for
Emily when her physio is complete
The girls presented
their project work – a detailed study of the major Lakes
and Tarns encountered on their route. The talk was most informative
and we all learned a little more about this beautiful part of
England (including an account of the sunken gnomes of Wast Water!).
The talk was given to friends and family of the group and to
special guest Tony Flanagan, who is the County Outdoor Activities’ Advisor
for Lancashire LEA.
