Bronze Expedition up Skippers Canyon
During the summer holidays, I went on a two-night tramp into Skippers Canyon, near Queenstown, for my Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze expedition.
I was accompanied by AJ Visagie, who was also completing his Bronze Award, and my dad, Richard, who was supervising us both. The aim of the trip was to tramp from Skippers Township, up the left branch of Skippers Creek, ascend Mt Aurum (2245m), descend the right branch of Skippers Creek, and walk back to Skippers Township. Unfortunately, due to difficult terrain, lack of time and poor weather conditions, we were unable to reach the summit of Mt Aurum.
The trip was very rewarding and a great lesson for both of us. We will further develop our survival and planning skills as we keep going through fantastic course that is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.