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Cederberg 2012 - Frequently Asked Questions
Q:- What is the first step in registering for Cederberg 2012?
A:- Please click on the 'BOOKINGS' tab for the detailed registering instructions and participation requirements.
Q:- Where can I get a "Save-a-Place" booklet?
A:- "Save-a-Place" booklets are being updated and will be sent to your Local Provincial Headquarters and you will also be able to download a 'soft copy' off the Adventure web site, or request one from the Adventure Organizer.
Q:- I am the only participant from my Group. can I still enter?
A:- Yes, there will be many Groups or participants who cannot complete a full team. Initially, try and join a team from your District or one of your neighbouring troops. Have a word with your Provincial Headquarters, they are bound to know which Groups are fielding teams and who may have vacancies. If that fails, we certainly are able to make up composite teams from individuals.
Q:- What is the size of a team?
A:- A minimum of 8 members, with a maximum of 10.
Q:- What are the age limits for a participant?
A:- Scouts over the age of 15 but not yet turned 18 on 10 December 2012. Scouter Patrols comprising adults all over the age of 18 are welcome too.
Q:- Can single gender Patrols have more than one Adult in our team?
A:- No. A single gender Patrol may be accompanied by an adult Assigned Mountain Ranger. The Assigned Mountain Ranger may not necessarily be of the same gender as the Patrol members. Parents must agree to the adult Assigned Mountain Ranger being of the opposite gender and are asked to sign a document to this effect.
For a "Scout Patrol", only the Assigned Mountain Ranger may be over the age of 18. Young Scouters or Rovers are encouraged to form their own Patrols of adults to participate in the Adventure
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Q:- Can we have a mixed gender team?
A:- Yes. The Patrol may be accompanied by an adult Assigned Mountain Ranger of either gender. However, as the Patrol will be spending the entire Senior Scout Adventure together, parents agreeing to one adult Assigned Mountain Ranger who is of the opposite gender, are asked to sign a document to this effect.
There may be an Assigned Mountain Ranger of both genders (ie two) in a mixed gender Patrol. The Patrol may submit the name of a potential Assigned Mountain Ranger who they feel is suitable and who meets the Assigned Mountain Ranger criteria See Mountain Rangers Strategy and Mountain Ranger Application Form 2010.
The first Assigned Mountain Ranger pays R750, the
second Assigned Mountain Ranger of opposite gender to the first
pays the full price of R3000.
The bottom line is that a place needs to be reserved for one Assigned Mountain Ranger in the Patrol. However, if the Patrol is experienced they might not even have an Assigned Mountain Ranger but this is unlikely in general.
Q:- How fit should I be?
A:- The Cederberg is a rugged and mountainous terrain. Most of the routes ascend steep passes, ravines or kloofs. This, coupled with the very hot conditions at that time of the year (40 degree Celsius is not uncommon), makes it vital that you should be physically fit and used to carrying a hiking pack. Remember that the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the experience.
Q:- How good do my mapping skills need to be?
A:- It is vital that you have a sound knowledge of how to read a 1:50 000 map and how to interpret its detail with special emphasis on contours, ascents and descents.
Q:- How useful will a GPS be?
A:- The co-ordinates of the bases will be published and this could be useful in finding the base and en route establishing how far one is away from the base. |
