What an amazing week so far! After the first day of activity which included adventuring through an abandoned railway tunnel in the pitch black, zip wiring across a stream and scrambling down the river and over small waterfalls, and the second day which entailed a walk behind a waterfall it was time for team F for FABULOUS to take on challenges of day three. Todays challenge consisted of hiking up a mountain in the Brecon Beacons. The challeng was to reach the summit of Crippin (768m). Off we went to begin our ascent. The challenge began with a steady climb to the fist rest point way in the distance (will we make it?), we managed to reach the rest point for a well-earned rest. We soon realised that making the top would be no easy feat! We pushed on rest point came and went and somehow we mustered the energy to reach the base of the last steep accent to the summit. We had lunch to regain some energy before tackling the last 60m scramble to the top. After what seemed like forever we managed to reach the summit. A look of elation and exhaustion was fixed on each member of the group as we took a moment to take in the stunning views and soon realised what all the hard work had been most definitely worth it. We then began to make our way down and let gravity do the work as we enjoyed a pleasant decent back to the van. Every member of my group has stepped up to every challenge that has been put to them and with determination and team work managed to overcome them. Everybody is in high spirits and looking forward to the rest of the week’s activities. Bring on the next challenge!
Mr Tillett
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