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This should include:\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022list-style-type: none;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ea first aid incident\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Elosing the map or route card\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Egetting lost\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Egetting caught in extreme weather\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive each group A4 paper and writing materials. Everyone should draw a table with three columns. Write the titles \u2018equipment\u2019, \u2018clothing\u2019 and \u2018safety stuff\u2019 at the top of each column. Now, give each group 10 minutes to fill in each column with everything they think they\u2019ll need for the hike.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Caside\u003EConsider running the \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/learn-what-to-wear-in-any-weather/\u0022 title=\u0022A change in the weather\u0022\u003EA change in the weather\u003C/a\u003E activity beforehand so that everyone has an idea of what to bring in case the conditions change. Encourage everyone to think about what they\u2019d need in some of the scenarios discussed before. This should include: all-weather clothing, appropriate footwear, first aid kit, survival bag, emergency shelter, map, compass, torch and water bottle.\u003C/aside\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00224\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u00A0Go around the groups and have a person read out something from one of their columns. Keep doing this until each group has read out all of their ideas. Groups should add things they forgot to their own lists.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/6804/example-route-card.jpg\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStart\u003C/strong\u003E: Their starting point for that leg. It needs both a name if possible and a six-figure grid reference. Just before setting off on the hike, get everyone to fill in a start time and their approximate ETA (estimated time of arrival) for each point.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETo\u003C/strong\u003E: This is where you should have the grid reference of the destination and a brief description if needed. Legs can be written as one line for each or can be described in more detail. If there\u2019s a point along the route that you think guidance or direction is needed, then add it into the route card. There\u2019s no harm in having extra detail!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMagnetic bearing\u003C/strong\u003E: These are included to help everyone know where to go next and are especially helpful if visibility is poor.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDistance\u003C/strong\u003E: This is to show everyone how long this part is, and helps estimate the time of arrival. An easy way to measure distance is with a piece of string. Place the end of the string on the starting point on the map and hold it in place. Line up the rest of the string with your route up until the destination point on the map. Pinch the string at the point it meets the destination and lift it off the map. Pull the string tight but don\u2019t let go of the pinch point. At the bottom of the map there\u2019s a scale. Place the string on this scale and it\u2019ll show you the distance.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHeight gained\u003C/strong\u003E: Each contour between the start and end points needs to be counted. Find the closest contours to your route and use the numbers on them to work out whether you\u2019re going up or downhill. When going uphill, add one minute to the \u2018time allowed\u2019 for each contour passed, and if going downhill don\u2019t add any. If there\u2019s both, add on and subtract the contours separately, before adding the final amount to the \u2018time allowed\u2019.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription of route\u003C/strong\u003E: This is to help with navigation. It can be as simple as \u2018follow the river\u2019, or can include any landmarks that\u2019ll be passed along the way. For example: \u2018After walking under the bridge, turn left and follow the path until you reach the T-Junction. When you get there, turn right and carry on until you get to the farm.\u2019\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEstimated time of leg\u003C/strong\u003E: Work out the estimated time of the leg by adding on the total time to the start time of that section. This is helpful to the leaders as they can track the positions of groups and can monitor their progress throughout the hike.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETotal time\u003C/strong\u003E: Consider factors such as going up and down hill and the impact that may have on your walking speed. 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