Chamonix, Summer 2015

Training Sessions - This is a NYAA expedition

17th May - Dover Campus

Route planning and Menu Planning

Assigned groups

31st May

Finish Route planning

6th June

Mc Richie walk - Test all your kit

Training Sessions

Planning and ProceduresSupport on Expedition

• IPAL

• First Aid

• Medical Provision

• ISOS Support

• UWCSEA Duty Manager

• Insurance

• Communications

iPAL

Support on Expedition..

• Outdoor Education Specialists

• Third Party Provider

• Local knowledge and ISOS support

• Detailed plans and a proven route

ISOS – Service Contract

• Evacuations included

• Highest level of coverage

• $7 per student / day

• Daily support

International SOS &UWCSEA Duty Manager

• Before, during and after expeditions (SOP’s)

• ISOS and the UWC Duty Manager have IPAL

• ISOS flag us up at their morning briefings – security and medical.

• ISOS – ERPs Emergency Response Plans

• With prior knowledge of our movements they can pre-empt an incident

Communication with Parents during the trip

• What communications can you expect as a parent?• Updates by email• If you need to know anything we will inform you

Dover Duty Manager +65 67740335

East Duty Manager +65 97215344

Pick up and drop off Point

Geneva Airport or meet directly at Chalet Beaumont Chamonix

Online transport option form - Please fill out if haven't done so already

UWC SEA Aiguilles Rouges, Chamonix

Vive la Montagne Adventure Consulants

• International Private Guiding & Skills Instruction

• International Technical Advisor Consultancy

• UK Schools Adventure Activities

•Climbing Wall & Ropes Courses Design and Installation

•Staff Qualified To NGB Standards

•AALA Licence since standards started in 1997

• Company Established 1992

Schools In South East Asia

• UWC SEA Singapore

• Singapore American School

•Stamford American International School

•Australian International School

•Tanglin Trust School Singapore

•Bangkok Patana School Thailand

•International School Bangkok Thailand

•Marlborough College Malaysia

•Garden International School Malaysia

•Jakarta International School Indonesia

•British International School Indonesia

Pen Y Pass Youth Hostel, Snowdonia

www.vlmadventureconsultants.co.uk

Thank You

Equipment For Expedition

Chamonix

The New Kit List

Key Pieces of Kit

Boots

• Ankle support

• Waterproof

• Suitable trekking socks to go with them

3 Season Trekking Boot

Pack

• 50-60ltrs – fit all your kit for 3 days’ trekking • Fits you • Has hip and chest straps

Waterproofs

Avoid ….ponchos ski clothing anything too thick

What to look for in a waterproof

Fabric • Coated vs Membrane • Examples of membrane fabric - Gortex and event Features • Hood • zips - water resistant, covered, waterproof

Sleeping Bag

● Rated at 0- 10 comfort level ● 2 seasons +

Layers

Where to Buy

Cotswold Discount Code

AF-UWCSEA-D7

Reduce the amount of stuff !!!

• Can you share shampoo?• Your camping bowl can be a sealed

box container which can be used for lunches too!

• Bring only what’s on the kit list … do not over pack!

First training session May 17th

Thank you