Bowerhill Scouts take on gruelling endurance night hike

Two teams from 1st Bowerhill Scouts recently put their skills to the test in a gruelling endurance night hike, covering nearly 20 miles in cold, dark conditions.

The TrekQuinox Hike, held from 22nd to 23rd March, started and finished at Cleeve Hill Scout Camp in Bath. The event challenged scouts to step outside their comfort zones, testing their teamwork and navigation skills.

This year, 88 teams of Scouts and Explorer Scouts took part, marking the first time the Bath District opened the event to Wiltshire Scouts.

Setting off at 5.30pm, teams hiked through the night, stopping at six randomly selected checkpoints for a break before finishing around 7am.

“They all did amazingly and covered nearly 20 miles in the cold, dark conditions. The hike finished around 7am with a presentation to close the event,” said Neal Brookes from the scout group.

Pictured: Oscar Ballantine, Lottie Harrell, Nadia Maxfield, Anna Maxfield, Emma Kirkwood, David Bentley