Intrepid youngsters take on Ten Tors challenge
Hundreds of intrepid teenagers were due to set off for the 52nd annual Ten Tors challenge across Dartmoor this morning.
Teenagers from schools, clubs and organisations from across the Westcountry gathered at Okehampton last night ready for the off at 7am.
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The teenagers will trek unaided over 35, 45 or 55 miles of some of the toughest terrain and highest peaks in southern England.
Tavistock Community College alone has 32 students in six teams taking part.
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A group of 14 City College Plymouth students with physical and learning difficulties are also taking part in the Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge.
The challenge is designed specifically for young people with special needs, both physical and educational.
It will see the students trek 12 to 14 miles across the moors.
City college Vocational access student, Jonathon Sillifant, 18, said yesterday: "I have never done Ten Tors before but I am ready to go. I am a little nervous about it, but we'll be fine when we get going." Another vocational access student, Beth Penwarden, 18, added: "I really can't wait.
" We've done a lot of training and it's time to put in into practice."
Independent living skills student, David Adams, 19, added: "This is my first time doing Ten Tors, but I'm really excited."
Comments
by jbrooks93
Tuesday, May 15 2012, 9:16AM
“Hey Chunder 123, my daughters have taken part in Ten Tors for the past four years and are hoping to take part next year, they do not sit around smoking weed and drinking beer because they know that will only ruin their health. They chose to take part, they were not forced to, and they thoroughly enjoyed the training and the event. It has shown that they have sheer determination and grit and this is what will see them through the next 60 or 70 years leading a fruitful and successful life!”
by Teign_Scouts
Monday, May 14 2012, 12:29PM
“Check out or video to see some real inspirational young people from the Saturdays start and at the Jubilee Challenge http://tinyurl.com/bsbhnza”
by ThePFJ
Sunday, May 13 2012, 11:54PM
“Chunder123 - Those who took part will make something of their lives. Those who you describe will live forever on your council estate.”
by brookesdoy
Sunday, May 13 2012, 8:03PM
“Well dont to all those who took part rather than the idiots who sit and put stupid comments on computer and do nothing with their lives!!!!”
by nicold
Saturday, May 12 2012, 7:10PM
“I hope the Search and Rescue helicopter's on stand by as per usual!”
by Chunder123
Saturday, May 12 2012, 4:52PM
“Lets be honest most young people would rather be smoking weed and drinking beer with their mates rather than walking around on dartmoor.”