Abseiling Camp 2006

14 Scouts ventured forth on a quick weekend trip up to Oakwood Quarry near Elgin to take part in an Abseiling Camp. Abseiling (which derives from the German word "abseilen" meaning "to rope down") involves descending down a steep slope or cliff using a stationary rope i.e. one which does not move down the cliff with you, nor is it actually permanently fixed to you.

The height of the pitch was officially measured at... 38 feet 6 inches!

The Leaders would like to congratulate ALL the 14 Scouts who attended and completed the abseiling course, most of you three times, many twice. Even one or two that did not want to make the attempt eventually plucked up enough courage to do it - WELL DONE!

We would also like to say another WELL DONE for the Scouts excellent behaviour at the camp.

There should be at least one photo of each Scout on the abseiling pitch (identified by initials):

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The Leaders inspect the equipment		 abseil02.JPG (64913 bytes)
Setting up the tents		 abseil03.JPG (63177 bytes)
A young Alpinist ready for the ascent		 abseil04.JPG (64469 bytes) abseil05.JPG (62444 bytes)
abseil06.JPG (59725 bytes) abseil07.JPG (62845 bytes) abseil08.JPG (58725 bytes) abseil09.JPG (71132 bytes)
Attaching the ropes		 abseil10.JPG (69790 bytes)
Terry & Jim discuss the arrangements
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A view of the pitch. Partly obscured by the tree, the rope runs down to the left of the vertical fissure in the centre of the picture		 abseil12.JPG (64530 bytes)
Listening to some instructions from Keith		 abseil13.JPG (64346 bytes) abseil14.JPG (81973 bytes)
Jim performs a few final checks...		 abseil15.JPG (78548 bytes)
...and Terry begins the first (test) descent
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DS		 abseil17.JPG (74977 bytes)
DS		 abseil18.JPG (74348 bytes)
DS		 abseil19.JPG (64665 bytes)
AT		 abseil20.JPG (71353 bytes)
LS
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Relaxing in the sun between goes		 abseil22.JPG (69240 bytes)
DM		 abseil23.JPG (69970 bytes)
DM		 abseil24.JPG (65254 bytes)
DM		 abseil25.JPG (66230 bytes)
DM
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MR		 abseil27.JPG (64516 bytes)
MR		 abseil28.JPG (55225 bytes)
CS		 abseil29.JPG (61659 bytes)
CS		 abseil30.JPG (61865 bytes)
CS
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LC		 abseil32.JPG (59850 bytes)
LC		 abseil33.JPG (63373 bytes)
LC		 abseil34.JPG (58034 bytes)
MB		 abseil35.JPG (61340 bytes)
MB
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AS		 abseil37.JPG (58380 bytes)
AS		 abseil38.JPG (59966 bytes)
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AS		 abseil40.JPG (65878 bytes)
Terry through the bushes
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Er...		 abseil42.JPG (72960 bytes)
Terry checks the abseiler's harness		 abseil43.JPG (49262 bytes) abseil44.JPG (58838 bytes)
ABG		 abseil45.JPG (60137 bytes)
ABG
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FrM		 abseil47.JPG (61098 bytes)
FrM		 abseil48.JPG (64340 bytes)
KM		 abseil49.JPG (61161 bytes)
KM
(this is probably the best shot of the pitch from top to bottom)		 abseil50.JPG (61523 bytes)
KM
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KM		 abseil52.JPG (63409 bytes)
KM		 abseil53.JPG (38008 bytes)
Note the "war paint"		 abseil54.JPG (36271 bytes) abseil55.JPG (49429 bytes)
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FiM		 abseil57.JPG (59808 bytes)
FiM		 abseil58.JPG (57653 bytes)
FyM		 abseil59.JPG (48413 bytes)
FyM		 abseil60.JPG (70729 bytes)
"I don't want to help with the packing up"
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"I want to go home..."		 abseil62.JPG (63416 bytes)