Everyone got up early on our final day. Everyone packed everything into their bags and cleared out the tents. Luckly we didn't have to take down the tents as they were still wet. We then went for breakfast and made a big packed lunch to last us for the journey home.
The bill was paid and we…

We woke up on Monday to threatening skies again. After a little discussion we decided to do the postponed COPE (Challanging Outdoor Personal Experience) course first thing. This turned out to be woodland ropes course, over some moderate terrain. The ropes were only a foot or so off the ground, but…

Swiss National Day (1st August) We had a lie in today, because KISC had arranged a 'Big Breakfast' at 9am. This was basically a huge outdoors breakfast for all the Scouts. It was on the football pitch right by the kid's camp, so all they had to do was fall out of bed and walk over. During…

Saturday 31st July We all got up especially early today, since this was our train trip to Zermatt day, and we needed an early get away. The leaders staying in the Chalet had an even earlier start, since for reasons best known to KISC we had been asked to move rooms. This meant packing all bags,…

Friday 30th July The over night in the hut was a chilly affair, but we all slept really well in the fresh air, under our heavy blankets. The plan was that Tom and Rod - our guides - would get up very early and check out the state of the weather and local rocks, to see if climbing was a…