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1st year applied work at Plas y Brenin


1st year applied work at Plas y Brenin
During their first year on the BAHons Outdoor Adventure Leadership course, students spent 5 weeks at Plas y Brenin the National Mountain Centre, in North Wales. The focus of the first week was to consider the core competencies used when operating in the outdoors, and in that first week we kayaked, spent time in a canoe, rock climbed and had a day on a mountain.
Over the subsequent four weeks, each group spent one week focusing on each of these adventure sports.

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Staying in the centre, the students also made good use of the climbing wall and rolling pool in the evenings, as well as attending talks from the staff at Plas y Brenin.


 Here are some of the thoughts from 1st year students about their experiences at Plas y Brenin:

“The environment was incredible as it allowed so many options”
“The instructors that work with us are really good… they have a high level of experience”
“Plas y Brenin allowed me to have an outlook into a wider avenue for my development. Coaches supplied feedback appropriately with guidance and support”
“Experience exceptional, incredible instructors, incredible environment”
“I gained considerable knowledge and practice in paddle sports, climbing and mountaineering that serve as a good base for a career start”
 “Being able to observe professional outdoor coaches has been very valuable”
“I gained top quality experience from top quality instructors”
“Greatly improved upon my practical skills”
“Fantastic opportunity to gain personal experience and expand own skills”

What did they learn about?…

“The decision making process and instructor goes through when determining what to do for the day”
“How an outdoor centre operates”
“Have gained a fantastic insight into the professional conduct of those at the forefront of the industry”

To see some of the images from these weeks visit our Facebook page… 
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