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Always dreamed of joining a big expedition? We are looking for team members for a South American adventure in the summer of 2005. Details here soon, but look for the letter that recently went out to all squadrons and get in touch to register your interest |
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BELA is coming to this Wing later this year ... watch this space for details |
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Click here for the up-to-date information on this year's courses and events |
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The next group staff meeting will be on Monday 19 April 2004. Existing and new members welcome. |
Introducing HBWATG
For
more than 25 years HBWATG
has introduced cadets in Herts and Bucks Wing cadets to adventure
training, with activities like fell walking, climbing, mountain biking, kayaking and open canoeing. Opportunities range
from basic training courses to expeditions in the UK and overseas. The group also provides
training and
support for Gold expeditions in the Duke of Edinburgh Award
scheme (DEAS)
The group is an established centre of competence within the Wing with a vital role in developing the next generation of leaders and instructors. Most of the current instructors first encountered adventure training by attending the group's courses as cadets
Outside the Wing, the group is well known for its overseas expeditions, including an unsupported canoe journey through the Canadian wilderness in 2000 and the ascent of a 20,000' Himalayan mountain in 1991 - the picture above shows members of the group crossing a glacier at 19,500' just before they climbed the ice cliff to the summit ridge
This site provides information about the group and its activities - past, present and future. It also provides information of wider interest to anyone involved with adventure training in the Air Training Corps