6. Socialize in a new context Develop “leadership” skills The Goals Outside the “comfort zone” Have a great time
7. Sample Day 6.30-8.00 Wake Up & Breakfast 8.00-9.00 Travel to Rock Climbing 9.00-11.40 Rock Climbing 11.40-12.10 Lunch 12.10-14.15 Rappel & Caving 14.15-15.45 Tyrolean Traverse 15.45-17.30 Wrap up & Return 18.30-19.30 Dinner 19.30-21.00 Campfire 21.30 “Lights Out”
8. Trek Start Base Camp Train Station Rock Climbing Transport Transfers - Songtaews Approx. 1hr Trips
9. Who is coming? Mr. Jason Mr. Philip Mr. Bruce Mr. Graham Mr. Andy Mr. Will C Mr. Ian Mr. Will K Mr. Alan Ms. Anne C Ms. Allison Ms. Val Ms. Zoe Ms. Leah Ms. Tiffany
10. Trek Split into groups 2 Day & 1 Night IYA Bronze Prep Cook Camping Backpack
11. Lead on the Wild Side Successful Leadership Personal Leadership Challenge Group Challenges
13. Equipment Sleeping Bag 40-50 Litre Backpack Water Bottle Outdoor Clothing Hiking Shoes Hiking Shoes Warm Clothes Camping Bowl Hat Headlamp Mosquito Spray
14. Electronics iPods are allowed for train trips only Mobile phones are not required Someone loses a valuable item every year
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16. Dinner and Breakfast cooked by studentsTrain Back – Purchased by student Rock Climbing & Leadership Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided
17. NIST Staff with each group Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Staff (CMRCA) with each group Safety Support vehicle Satellite phones http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephmouss/4560094057
JasonWelcomeLooking forward toJust got back from checking out the trip
JasonThis is where we are going
JasonThis is the big picture planStarting and ending with an overnight train tripExplain activities
JasonGet the kids into why we are going
WillRun through the sample dayHighlight this is just a sample for rock climbing
WillActivities are spread around Chiang MaiTransport is made via SongtaewsMost journeys are around an hour
JasonNot much to say here
WillOverview of how the trek will goPacking backpackWeightFoodCookingSleeping
JasonJUMP trainingBased on outdoor activities
WillCrazy HorseAmazing climbing programWe saw it and are excited about it
WillMore detailed list will be part of the student handbookPack lightGraham will show what he has packed
JasonGo through the rules
JasonTalk about how the food will work on the trainNo snacks need (or should be taken) for the trip (other than the train)Trek eating/cookingProvided food
WillSafetyWhile we are on the Wild Side we have considered a range of possibilities and are as prepared as we can be for any potential issues that may arise
