On Saturday 20th April 4 teams of 2nd Ramsbottom Cubs joined our Scouts as well as Cubs and Scouts from Ramsbottom District on the annual Pike View Hike.

The “Pike View Hike” was originally conceived in late 2000. A group of Scout Leaders in Bolton set about planning an incident hike for Scouts, located in the area of Rivington Pike. Since the first event this has grown into a major event and Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from all over the UK attend the event.

Our teams did really well and we’re delighted with 5th, 10th, 17th and 31st place. Our navigation was “top notch” ; we just need to work on some of our Scouting skills so that we get maximum points at the checkpoints next year.

Spring seemed to have finally arrived and the weather was kind to us (although it was cold at night). This camp was the first time in the last few years that we haven’t had to hang wet tents up in the hall to dry.

For those interested in the details there’s a list of the points and places here:
http://www.pikeviewhike.co.uk/new/docs/2013_Results.pdf

6th Morley Scouts who won the event have created a musical montage to celebrate their win. This really helps to give a feel for the event. This can be viewed here…. https://www.dropbox.com/s/zqfmvg027xalifc/PVH2013.wmv