Thurston Outdoor Education Centre: Ghyll scrambling policy

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Venue
3. Staffing
4. Equipment
5. Operating considerations

Revised: January 2022

Introduction

Ghyll Scrambling is a powerful team building and personal development activity run as a wet or dry session. It can be either a full or half day session.

Venue

• Tilberthwaite Ghyll
• Stickle Ghyll
• Black Beck
• Church Beck

Any other venue must be approved by the Head of Centre or deputy.

Staffing

• Ratio: The normal instructor / student ratio.
• Staff should have knowledge of the venue. Mountain Leader Award and water safety awareness or suitable in-house training.

Equipment

Centre provides all specialist equipment.

Operating considerations

• Consideration given to helmets, harnesses, buoyancy aids, footwear and wet suits according to conditions and venue.
• Groups should take appropriate clothing for the conditions and venue.
• Weather forecast, water levels and any dam release dates to be checked with awareness of implications.
• Awareness that the dynamic of a location can change and the implications this could cause.