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The advanced group out touring. Left to right: Maj Lynch, OCdt Garrard, OCdt Wynne-Roberts, OCdt Morley, OCdt Heaton, OCdt Partington
their own challenges, but are well worth the work when it all comes along. As our con dence grew towards the nal few days, we started attempting more adventurous manoeuvres, making the most of the slalom routes, ski cross course and getting some air off the edge of the piste kickers.
Each evening the two groups would come together for a coffee before returning together to the accommodation where the hot tub was well utilised to relieve achy, sore legs. On the fourth night we took the opportunity to visit the area of Val Thorens and have a meal at a fondant restau- rant, which was a perfect opportunity to bond as a group and with our instructors. This was much appreciated by the more advanced of the two groups who had completed their introduction to ski touring that day. It was safe to say that this section of the trip was both rewarding and chal- lenging in equal measures.
Unfortunately, day ve on the mountain saw OCdt Oakley fall while doing a low speed drill, designed to improve technique. What initially appeared to be a minor fall quickly became clear that it was more severe and damage was done. The group sprang into action, set up a warning
the lead for different
sections, developing
their command and
leadership. I would
like to take this
opportunity on behalf
of the group to thank
our two instructors;
without them this
trip simply could not have taken place and their experience both on the slopes and of the wider Army was second to none. I would also like to thank OCdt Collicott for his hard work that made this fantastic exercise possible.
to skiers coming down the mountain to warn of the hazard and began to treat the injury. OCdt Oakley was then taken to a nearby hospital where it was con rmed that he had broken his collar bone in two places, and this was the end of his skiing.
To conclude, this was an adventurous trip that exposed each member to risk in a controlled way, as well as allowing
each group to take
...this was an adventurous trip that exposed each member to risk in a controlled way...
The beginner group following OCdt Oakley’s fall. Top to Bottom: OCdt McHardy, OCdt Oakley, OCdt Sutherland, OCdt Royle
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