The inaugural course was hugely successful. The first day started with the mountaineering component courtesy of Gavin Raubenheimer and Peak High Mountaineering. The candidates learnt abseiling and belaying techniques as well as improvised systems for belaying and abseiling. Rope systems for wilderness rescue carrys and stretchers were also taught.
Candidates were then directed to Shongweni Dam where they camped out for the duration of the medical and survival components of the course. Awards were given for the best novice climber ("Mountain Goat") award as well as the Congeniality Award, selected by vote among the candidates. All in all it was a great learning experience.
