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Each group should chat with an adult leader or helper about how best to safely achieve this. Think about how you can get the camera high enough, not necessarily the photographer, can you use a selfie-stick, tripod, stand on a stage or even a ladder. Whatever you use make sure that anyone going high is well supported and supervised by an adult.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESwitch around and ensure everyone that wants a go has had one. Groups should discuss equipment uses as they go and try to include as many hill-specific pieces of equipment or clothing as possible.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen everyone has had a go, all backdrops should be tidied away and everyone\u2019s personal belongings should be returned to them safely and stored securely.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone can use this time at the end to discuss whether they think they have everything they need for their upcoming adventure. Take time to share packing tips and chat about where to borrow or purchase items you don\u2019t already have.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf anyone needs to buy some new items for their hillwalking adventure there\u2019s a Scout discount available at \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/supporters/go-outdoors/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022GO Outdoors\u0022\u003EGO Outdoors\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EYour hillwalking adventure\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are lots of different ways to have a hillwalking adventure. The \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/30/hillwalking?moduleID=24\u0026amp;cat=26,407,351\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022A-Z Activities (members.scouts)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?moduleID=24\u0026amp;cat=26,407,351\u0022\u003EScouts A-Z\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E is the best place to look for guidance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are some suggestions as to how you could structure your days and things you could do along the way:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBe inspired by the Swedes\u003C/strong\u003E. Plogging is a combination of jogging and litter picking that started as an organised activity in Sweden in 2016. Rather than jogging with your packs, how about everyone designates a leg or two of their walk to litter picking as they hike \u2013 and if they really wanted to challenge themselves they could pick up the pace. The practicalities of this will have to be considered, a litter pick for instance, would require access to somewhere to wash your hands and responsibly dispose of waste.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeocaching\u003C/strong\u003E. Sign up to \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.geocaching.com\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeocaching\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E to join the world\u2019s largest treasure hunt and search for caches near your route. There are a lot of different types of caches, but broadly speaking they are hidden containers dotted around the world for people to find using GPS co-ordinates. To learn more take a look at the website, and if this sounds like something you\u2019d like to pursue further have a look at the activities linked to the \u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/geocaching/\u0022 title=\u0022Geocaching\u0022\u003EGeocaching Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShinrin-yoku (Forest bathing). \u003C/strong\u003EAny woodland along your route? Take some time to take a break and soak in the atmosphere. Use all of your senses to feel close to nature and recharge your batteries.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESeek out a volunteering project.\u003C/strong\u003E Keep your eyes open for potential conservation or maintenance projects that might need doing. Assess the conditions of the trails you\u2019re passing and the wildlife habitats around you. Are there local authorities or land managers you could get in touch with to see how you could help? 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