Camasunary bothy with the Southern end of the Cuillin Ridge in the background
Traditional Scottish river-crossing in Glen Carron
Spey Bay - it can take five or six days to reach this point and there are many lessons learnt along the way.
Last night of the journey
The River Spey is not all flat: there is a reason for the training, especially when you are carrying all of your equipment in your canoe!
The Bearneas bothy really only serves a shelter for cooking, etc. Everyone can sit around inside but there is little/ no space for sleeping.
Bendronaig bothy, the nearest building. Thirteen kilometres from the nearest road.
Loch Coruisk, on the way around the coast approaching 'the bad step'
Fionn Loch causeway makes the journey less arduous
Classroom in the outdoors - Shenevall bothy with An Teallach in the background
The outdoors as a classroom - seem to work well for those who struggle to engage in a formal classroom setting.
Endurance and stamina can bring rewards and good feelings. The questions what do you want and how are you going to get it are oft repeated on a VT course.
You can't change the weather and mother nature does not how to be kind or show mercy; so, we need to ensure that everyone is prepared and has the tools to do the job
The outdoors can be a great classroom, not just for environmental lessons. Learning to work together, asking for and receiving support and effective communication skills are necessary tools for this environment and for life.
No-one said it was going to be easy; it can take a lot of soul searching to keep going when it gets really difficult.
During one expedition the journeying can take many forms and require a diverse range of skills
Different weather brings different challenges. Venture Trust operates all year round.
Loch Ben A'Mheadhoin on a cold, clear December afternoon
Flying the flag
The afternoon glow - walking to the campsite.
Rain might be common enough, but a sight like this doesn't happen everyday - camping on the shores of Loch Maree August '08
Although not really evident in this picture - this expedition was plagued by midges. Loch Maree in August '08.
