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Exercise SITTANG WARRIOR 2019
Sandhurst Support Unit conducted a week- long adventurous training (Ex SITTANG WARRIOR 2019) in Cortina d’Ampezzo,
Italy, with the aim to develop leadership skills, teamwork, physical courage, and most impor- tantly to improve the retention of the Army by allowing personnel to “see the world”. The activities included summer mountaineering and mountain biking. The exercise was planned and led by Sgt Bhishma GSPS.
First on the hiking list was Tre Cime di Lavaredo, one of the best-known mountains in the Dolo- mites. The peaks’ distinct shape and dramatic beauty has always attracted tourists and nature lovers alike and that day was no different. The weather could not have been any better. The beauty of the Dolomites was in full glory; we could only admire and appreciate the breathtak- ing landscape.
Second on the list was Lake Sorapiss trail, a hike to a crystal-blue alpine lake. The trail went through pine forest and narrow paths with nerve testing heights. After several staircases and rocky out- crops, in around two hours we finally arrived in the lake. The place was straight off a postcard; another
Sgt Bhisma Jabegu
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