The programme followed a similar format to the previous week in so much that Iain started by meeting the group at Harrogate Climbing Centre where we spent several hours rock climbing on the indoor wall. (photo one).
Indoor climbing is the way that most start out. It can be done in a warm & comfortable environment and it is easy to see all of the climbing holds; and, you can make make it as easy or as hard as you wish. This type of climbing is a good way also to get people to work together to look after each other whilst climbing. And gives individuals the opportunity to learn new skills and overcome their fears and often that is a fear of heights!
After a great session at Harrogate Climbing Centre, we drove, again, to Skirfare Bridge Barn - our base for this second week of Prince's Trust Residentials.
This time the water levels were low so we went into New Goyden Pot to give the group their caving experience. New Goyden is a pretty extensive system and we were underground for several hours visiting Mud Hall (photo two) and the main streamway which carries the flow of the River Nidd.
We did a circular route which involved some crawling, some climbing and some sliding about on a rope as we descended a steep muddy slope.
As you can see from the groups expressions, they all had a great time on this underground adventure!
The next day, the group went to Malham for a circular walk from the village to Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar and Malham Cove and then went bowling in Skipton by way of a treat for everyone's hard work over the three days.
It was another successful week for these young people who we hope all go on to be successful with their futures.
We look forward to working on the next Prince's Trust Residentials in 2016!
All of the activities undertaken by this group are also offered by us here in The Lake District. Contact us to find out more, activity sessions start at just £45 per person for a half day (four hour) session with all specialist equipment required included in the fee.
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