Thanks to Lucy for coordinating the planning of this training weekend. Can you email Paul to confirm that you'll be attending?

Dates - Saturday 21^st April at 10am until Sunday 22^nd April at 1pm.

Location - Meet at the reception of Holme Farm Campsite, in Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 10am on Saturday morning. Pick up will be from the same point at 1pm on Sunday.

Directions - By train, on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, get off at Horton-in-Ribblesdale. From the station it is 5 minutes walk to the campsite across a bridge.

By car, if coming from Halifax area, take A629 (Skipton direction). Bye pass Skipton and join A65 (Kirby Lonsdale/ Lake District Road). Turn right onto B6480 at roundabout and drive through Settle taking the B6479 Stainforth road to Horton in Ribblesdale. The campsite is on the main street in the town, on the opposite side of the bridge to the train station.

Timetable - Meet at 10am at reception of the campsite and then pitch the tents. We will then set off for a challenging walk in the surrounding countryside, taking in Ingleborough and maybe Whernside if time and weather permits. For this you will be expected to carry kit minus tents. On arrival back at the campsite, you will prepare your evening meal, try to bring noodle and rice based food, and of course your chopsticks. Giles will then be giving us a master class in how to use chopsticks effectively!

On Sunday Paul will be showing us all of the kit he will be taking to Tibet and giving us advice on what to take and how to pack it.

Cost - Camping costs £2 per person + £1 per tent + £1 per car, so for most of you it will cost £3 for the night (if you are not sharing a tent).

These are some photos of Alip our Chinese National Guide - he wants to introduce himself to you:

 

You've seen the Kailash video, now take a look at this PhotoStory clip of the Hope Valley Kora from our 1st training weekend!

 

Check this You Tube clip of the Kailash trek