The countdown begins

After a few weeks away, preparations and fundraising have begun again with renewed vigour.

The students have had some vital physical and mental preparations recently - will the staff be able to match them?

An upcoming training day will give feet, shoulders and hips a chance to acclimatise to boots and packs. Time will tell which team will capitalise.

On the fundraising front, it seems that the staff team has drawn first blood, having received their first donation. The students have yet to make it off the mark!