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Chamonix, Summer 2015 Training Sessions Training Sessions - This is a NYAA expedition 17th May - Dover Campus Route planning and Menu Planning Assigned groups 31st May Finish Route planning 6th June Mc Richie walk - Test all your kit


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Chamonix, Summer 2015

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Training Sessions - This is a NYAA expedition 17th May - Dover Campus Route planning and Menu Planning Assigned groups 31st May Finish Route planning 6th June Mc Richie walk - Test all your kit

Training Sessions

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Planning and Procedures Support on Expedition

  • IPAL
  • First Aid
  • Medical Provision
  • ISOS Support
  • UWCSEA Duty Manager
  • Insurance
  • Communications
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iPAL

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Support on Expedition..

  • Outdoor Education Specialists
  • Third Party Provider
  • Local knowledge and ISOS support
  • Detailed plans and a proven route
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ISOS – Service Contract

  • Evacuations included
  • Highest level of coverage
  • $7 per student / day
  • Daily support
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International SOS & UWCSEA Duty Manager

  • Before, during and after expeditions (SOP’s)
  • ISOS and the UWC Duty Manager have IPAL
  • ISOS flag us up at their morning briefings – security and medical.
  • ISOS – ERPs Emergency Response Plans
  • With prior knowledge of our movements they can pre-empt an

incident

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Communication with Parents during the trip

  • What communications can you expect as a parent?
  • Updates by email
  • If you need to know anything we will inform you

Dover Duty Manager

+65 67740335 East Duty Manager +65 97215344

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Pick up and drop off Point

Geneva Airport or meet directly at Chalet Beaumont Chamonix

Online transport option form - Please fill out if haven't done so already

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UWC SEA Aiguilles Rouges, Chamonix

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Vive la Montagne Adventure Consulants

  • International Private Guiding & Skills Instruction
  • International Technical Advisor Consultancy
  • UK Schools Adventure Activities
  • Climbing Wall & Ropes Courses Design and Installation
  • Staff Qualified To NGB Standards
  • AALA Licence since standards started in 1997
  • Company Established 1992
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Schools In South East Asia

  • UWC SEA Singapore
  • Singapore American School
  • Stamford American International School
  • Australian International School
  • Tanglin Trust School Singapore
  • Bangkok Patana School Thailand
  • International School Bangkok Thailand
  • Marlborough College Malaysia
  • Garden International School Malaysia
  • Jakarta International School Indonesia
  • British International School Indonesia
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Pen Y Pass Youth Hostel, Snowdonia

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www.vlmadventureconsultants.co.uk

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Thank You

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Equipment For Expedition

Chamonix

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The New Kit List

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Key Pieces of Kit

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Boots

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  • Ankle support
  • Waterproof
  • Suitable trekking

socks to go with them

3 Season Trekking Boot

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Pack

  • 50-60ltrs – fit all your kit for 3 days’ trekking
  • Fits you
  • Has hip and chest straps
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Waterproofs

Avoid ….ponchos ski clothing anything too thick

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What to look for in a waterproof

Fabric

  • Coated vs Membrane
  • Examples of membrane fabric - Gortex and event

Features

  • Hood
  • zips - water resistant, covered, waterproof
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Sleeping Bag

  • Rated at 0- 10 comfort level
  • 2 seasons +
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Layers

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Where to Buy

Cotswold Discount Code AF-UWCSEA-D7

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Reduce the amount of stuff !!!

  • Can you share shampoo?
  • Your camping bowl can be a sealed

box container which can be used for lunches too!

  • Bring only what’s on the kit list … do

not over pack!

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First training session May 17th Thank you