The hairpins on the South side of the Bealach na Ba (the longest hill in the UK) from Meall Gorm
Looking down on the Applecross Training Centre from Beinn a'Chlachain
The view that most people will see of the Applecross Training Centre
The Applecross Training Centre
Learning to follow a plan - an important part of the course for every participant
Home for the next couple of nights
Different conditions different challenges; Venture Trust runs courses throughout the year.
The opportunity to get away from distractions and take some time to reflect on what brought them to Venture Trust whilst learning appropriate ways of getting to know the other participants
Crate-stack, requires co-operation, effective communication, trust in yourself and in others and requires participants to take responsibility
This'll be better than pizza and chips, if I can just...
Top fall on River Toscaig Gorge-walk
A challenging environment that requires effective communication skills and a supportive attitude
Learning control - an important part of the course. VT teaches that only we can control our behaviour through many different media, i.e. canoeing, climbing, journeying, etc.
Dealing with the unexpected - having a plan or strategy can help you cope with difficult/ unwanted surprises
Learning to keep your sense of humour can be a useful tool.
Problem solving, transferring learning from one environment to another!
Pronounced: ooh-ags
The bothy at Uags (ooh-ags) - the renovated schoolhouse of a deserted fishing community five kilometres across rough, boggy ground from the nearest road. Three days spent here seeks to develop the learning from the first few days of the course and imbue skills and learning for the rest of the course
The abseil at Uags - abseiling is used as a vehicle to safely explore self-confidence, self-control and trust.
Doing fine: the course is often about how we do things that we do not want to do. We can't change the weather, only our attitude towards it. Practice makes permanent.
The footpath from Kenmore - often the starting point for the walk to the tipi site in Applecross Glen
Another path that might be the start of the tipi experience
Take Control - sand beach provides a wonderful opportunity for year round activities. Flying one of these powerful kites can be an exhilarating experience
August '08 starting with a small kite the guys quickly progress to bigger, more powerful ones.
A chance for a change of perspective
This challenge requires commitment and confidence
Challenge by choice - opportunities to learn and explore how we cope with demanding situations, safely.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane?
Coasteering - a challenge by choice activity where participants get the opportunity to traverse the normally inaccessible coastline. This activity highlights the importance of confidence, trust in yourself and others and effective communication skills
June 2008 - It's not all hard work, learning to have fun and belonging in a group appropriately can be a valuable lesson
The course includes cookery
A familiar sight when the tide goes out at Applecross Bay
Taking some 'solo' time to think about what you want and how you go about it is an important part of the course.
