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On the 16th August 2020, after an intense Intermediate Term, a half-strength 3 Platoon boarded the coach for five days of Adven-
turous Training (AT) at JSMTC Indefatigable in Anglesey, Wales. COVID-19 ensured that the lead up to AT was filled with uncertainty. Who would go? Which activity would we be
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niques, the art of bouldering, and the safe use of equipment. Day two saw a move to outdoor climbing and bottom roping our ‘buddies’. Trust in your buddy, acceptance of risk, and self-confi- dence were the overarching themes of the week and each member of the group achieved this at
doing? Where would it be held? Rock climbing, hill walking and canoeing were to be the activities on offer. Following a long coach journey, opening brief and room allocation, the Platoon were able to relax and enjoy an evening tak- ing in the sights of Bangor.
Trust in your buddy, acceptance of risk, and self- confidence were the overarching themes
different stages. Indeed, the week was characterised by a steep learn- ing curve which in the latter stages saw the group climbing E2 graded crags, top roping and lead climb- ing indoors. Fears were conquered, perhaps most conveyed with the encouraging but unnatural instruc- tion to “just lean back” for the abseil descent. Huge improvements were
Seven OCdts and Colour Sergeant Smith formed the rock climbing contingent under the guidance of two excellent instructors. Very few had any previous experience but threw themselves into the challenge. The week began with a day of indoor climbing; learning climbing grades, tech-
evident from all climbers, with many eager to scout out rock faces closer to home.
The first day of the Summer Mountain foundation (SMF) course involved learning alternative meth- ods of basic navigation. This started with the
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