14 | Features The best part
“It’s that sense of achievement (whilst sharing a huge smile). I’m actually scared of heights and so the abseiling we had to do was always going to be a personal challenge for me. I surprised myself! I had my own voice in my head saying that every foot I take is one foot closer to the ground. Now I’d happily go back and do it again.
“Another part was walking up and over the sharp ridge of Bwlch Main (the Saddle) on the second to last day. It wasn’t just the walking but having to cope with the wind and the rain was something else. I never knew rain could ever be as bad as that. It was actually horizontal and so hard to walk in. It was so cloudy too with absolutely no visibility.
“When you go through your mind, all the good memories of what I have achieved – I’d be really tempted to go on and do the same again.”
How the Annington Challenge has helped Joshua “I could be bossy at times in my general approach but by being part of this group and especially over the two nights/three days on the expedition element, I’ve learnt to be better at working as part of a team and realising you can achieve more by being calm assertive with one another, rather than by just telling people to do things. I’ve started approaching things in a totally different way and it’s great to learn that even in this short space of time.”
Advice to others thinking of having a go at the 2019 Challenge
“If you are thinking of applying to join the 2019 Annington Challenge then just take the dive in to get yourself a place. It’s so worth those feelings of nerves at the start and know that soon goes once you meet everyone. I’ve met a whole new bunch of friends and ones who I’ll be keeping in touch with and not necessarily from a military background with the adventures including others as well. I approach things in a totally different way now and that’s thanks to the Outward Bound instructors for caring, and also to Jane and the Annington Trust for funding my place.”
Join the 2019 Challenge
If you are interested in applying to go on the 2019 Challenge, sign up to the eBulletin where we will share when the applications open:
raf-ff.org.uk/ publications/register-for-ebulletin/
Or register your interest directly online:
outwardbound.org.uk/courses/ summer-adventures/the-annington-challenge/
Above and below: joining the exped team on their way back.
The Outward Bound Trust An educational charity that uses the outdoors to help develop young people from all walks of life. Through the generosity of its donors, they are able to run adventurous and challenging outdoor learning courses that equip young people with valuable skills for education, work and life. They help them become more confident, more effective and more capable at school, college and in the workplace.
The Backdrop to the Outward Bound Centre, Aberdovey. ENVOY | Winter 2018
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