This group kicked off their Wilderness Adventure in April 2007 in the Hunua Ranges. During training camp they did an overnight tramp, an abseil, daily runs and learnt all the “hard skills” required to see them through an expedition. Some of these were; how to cook, put up tents, pack a pack, outdoor safety, first aid, bush craft and even star navigation. The students also started to learn goal setting, leadership skills, how to work as a team and how to support and motivate themselves and each other.
The students then put all they learnt in training camp, into use over their 10 day expedition, tramping nearly 100kms throughout this spectacular region. In addition to tramping this group did a mud run and high ropes course. The group thrived in this challenging environment, whilst learning to overcome some cultural differences in a positive manner. Each student loved their time as leader and learnt many important skills that we hope will stick with them for life.