Off to the Pyrenees, Au-revoir.. June 27, 2008
Posted by Bill in : Outdoor Learning , trackback
We are trying to pack for the Pyrenees. How hot how cold? Tent and stove? or try and make it to the refuge? No doubt it will all come together in the next few hours before we set off via Bristol (two Bristol trips in a week!). Looking forward to experiencing the food in the area i.e. Fromage de brebis, Poulet Basquaise, Piperade & Boudin.
Just how far we will travel in the time we are there we are not sure as we hope to be distracted by festivals, food and wine, in no particular order. If we can scale some of the peaks via the HRP great , however we should be walking from the Atlantic western side starting at St. Jean Pied De Port ( Thanks to Huberta at Esprit du Chemin for setting us up with our first nights accommodation on short notice!) and finishing in the Central Pyrenees or beyond..?
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Have a brilliant time - looking forward to seeing the pics.
Alastair
I am so jealous! Have a fantastic time, and looking forward to hearing all about it
Linz
Hello again Bill. Trust your trip is going/gone well. No doubt you will place this comment/information in the appropriate place.
Following on from the successful series of Scottish Outdoor Access Code workshops last winter, the Institute for Outdoor Learning (Scotland) has again been awarded a grant from Scottish Natural Heritage. The theme for this autumn/winter will focus on the Leave No Trace programme and will link again to Scottish Outdoor Access Code and particularly the responsible use of the natural environment.
Each day long workshop will be presented by Myles Farnbank who, as you know, is an experienced Leave No Trace trainer. Myles is currently working on the final design stages of the workshops which will be then need to be promoted. As Myles is quite often away on expeditions, I will effectively be the LNT project manager, so any enquiries should therefore come through either IOL head office or directly to me.
The grant, although appreciated, is not as large as expected, so again we are seeking free use of venues during the relatively quiet months of October – February. Places on each workshop are restricted to a maximum of 15 participants. However, for each venue, 5 places would be reserved for members of staff from the particular venue used.
To get the project up and running, I now wish to identify possible dates and venues– which can then be promoted. If possible, it would be appreciated if Innerwick could again be used for one workshop days to cover for the larger potential participants in the Borders area. Naturally week days would suit most people, with a Friday often being the preference.
As always, IOL would appreciate any assistance you can offer. The Leave No Trace project is a valuable initiative to support the Continuing Professional Development of Outdoor Instructors and Leaders – which obviously ties in with what the Lodge offers.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
With best wishes
Peter Braidwood