La Grave To Le Casset Via Col d'Arsine

Working with Jason, James and the Darwin Explorer Scout Unit on on Day 1 of the Gold D of E Expedition Assessment. We reduced the day down to only 21km but still with the big ascent! Here the first group is approaching the Col d'Arsine which is just over 2400m.

Views from the col... Dreaming of climbing!

I mistakenly didn't bring my guide books to read whilst I was waiting!

Thanks to James for these 2 photos...

Great photos of the Marmots in their home territory, waiting for us to leave!

At this point I was wanting my swim shorts... On the descent after the col we came across this amazing blue pool - nobody in it!

Peter, George, Izzy, Jess

Phil, Tom, Becky, Charlie, Mandy

Jason taking the photo below...

Chris, Amy, Emily, James

NO navigation errors today.. Well done to the 3 teams... They're well on course for success..

After the 21km the teams were relieved to get to the campsite (a real campsite, unlike the wild camp tomorrow night). Just after the tents were up the first clap of thunder came form a threatening sky - but I think it was passing by :) ... The teams were sizing up their evening meal and checking feet when we left... Tomorrow is due to start with another steep ascent -finally heading for an exciting wild camp under the stars ... Awesome..