ESMAT Easter Weekend
This weekend is held in Wales over the Easter holiday and accommodation is in two hostels, each of which is fully heated with showers. You can choose what you want to do over the weekend from the list of courses below and the event is open to any member of the Scout Association over the age of 14 - from those with little winter walking experience through to the more experienced people who have used ice axes and crampons. ALL equipment will be supplied but if you have any ice axes and crampons etc, please bring them. (yes we have had winter conditions on previous years)
Come and try it! (Age 14+)
An introduction to the mountains of North Wales. Activities will include hill walking (some of the more scenic variety) and possibly visits to places of interest. Return each night to the hostel.
Classic Walks (Age 15+)
Complete some well known ridges and peaks of Snowdonia. Three separate days mountain walking with each night spent at the hostel.
Hillwalking Training / Assessment
Anyone requiring training or assessment for an activity permit can attend this course. If you require assessment, please submit your permit application form and your logbook to the Easter Event Coordinator by .
Expeditions (Age 15+)
For those with some experience who want to increase their mountain skills. This will involve back packing in the mountains and sleeping away from the main site for one, two or three nights.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme - Expeditions
This event in mountainous wild country provides an opportunity for those participating in the scheme to complete the expedition section. All plans and routes must be pre-approved by a D of E Accreditated assessor, and the relevant safety checks put in place 2 weeks prior to March12th 2010 and advised in writing to the Easter Event Co-ordinator. Costs for the weekend will be assessed according to the facilities usedRock Climbing (general) Age 14+
For those who wish to try rock climbing in mountains, Groups will consist of those with similar experience
Climbing Award (Age 14+)
An opportunity for Explorer Scouts to gain certain elements towards their Climbers Award
Any one requiring training or assessment for an activity permit can attend this course. If you wish to be assessed Please send your permit application form and your logbook to the Easter Event Coordinator by .
Training can be arranged for this award. Applicants must be over 18, registered with the MLTE and have the relevant lead climbing experience. This course will only run if there are sufficient applicants as an outside trainer or assessor has to be used. Please contact Bob Page for further details beforehand on
See letter and info for extra activities
Download Walking App form
Download Climbing App Form