Canoe Training in Dorset
Summer felt well on its way this May Bank Holiday weekend as Leading Edge Expedition Members met on Dorset’s stunning costal path to begin training for the ‘Gates of the Artic’ Expedition. The trip will take a group of youngsters, aged between 14 and 22, to the Artic Circle in order to canoe through 365km of wildness, following the Noakak River from source to sea, and hiking through the remote mountain landscapes of southern Alaska.
The group prepared for the up and coming adventure by hiking the undulating costal route from Lulworth to Weymouth early Saturday morning, before taking to the water at Ferry Bridge in open canoes; paddling the fleet to Sea Barn Farm.
Alongside the physical challenges the group undertook training in campcraft, ‘bear awareness’, and canoe skills.
A great success, the training weekend has left expedition leaders and members excited about their impending adventure. The team would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to support them in their fundraising efforts to a Car Boot Sale on the 23rd of May, to be held at The Wey Valley School.
More information about the ‘Gates of the Artic Expedition’ and other leading edge projects visit www.leadingedge.org.uk. The charity will also be supporting expeditions to the Himalaya, Corsica, Kenya, Norway and Nepal this year, and will soon be looking for 2011 expedition members- so get involved!
Training on the Dorset Coastal Path
