Welcome back Wildlings!

We are so excited to start the new year off with a bang! We've got so much fun planned for you all :) 

We're excited to announce that our Re-Fresher's GIAG will take place at Ilkley Moor!

Please come prepared in sensible clothing and footwear (see the Kit List below) as well as will be going regardless of the weather. We will be checking people's kit at the station to ensure it's appropriate before we get on the train.  

The GIAG is open to everyone, including current members. We will be focussing on A-E assessments for the newer members and testing your Wilderness knowledge if you've been with us before.

The GIAG is absolutely FREE to attend, all you need to buy is the return train ticket, details below… 

When and Where:

We'll be meeting at 9am on Sunday 26th January outside the main entrance to Leeds Train Station (https://maps.app.goo.gl/JDYBKayXpVsZvdQ19) to get the 9:15 train to Ilkley. We will begin walking to the platform by 09:10am, so please don't be late. 

We'll be hiking from Ilkley Station and enjoying a picnic lunch on the Moor. The route is about 10km (6 miles) and we'll be guiding you through some classic wilderness medicine scenarios en route. The GIAG will end when we get back to Ilkley at around 3-4pm (depending how fast you walk). Some of committee will be staying in Ilkley to explore the local cafes/pubs - you're more than welcome to join us or return to Leeds once we get back.

Please buy your return train ticket before the GIAG. This is easiest on https://www.thetrainline.com/ or direct through Northern Rail. An off-peak day return ticket should cost about £5 with a railcard.

Kit List

**Please note that by this point in the year we expect the conditions to be wet or muddy, even if the weather forecast is good. For your own safety, we will turn away anyone who doesn’t have the appropriate kit. Waterproofs are expected to be needed and no flat-soled trainers/pumps.**

• Train ticket (off-peak day return recommended) 
• Walking shoes/boots with good grip (no pumps, sliders or flat-soled trainers)
• Warm clothing (including hat and gloves)
• Waterproof jacket (essential as we will be hiking whatever the weather!)
• Lunch and water (at least 1L) 
• Money/card and ID for a tea/coffee/beer after the hike
• Any medications or inhalers you require 

How to Sign Up

TICKETS GO LIVE @ 6pm Weds 22nd January and can be purchased on Engage below. We have limited places so anyone without a ticket will be turned away at the station. If you miss out on a ticket please drop us a message on Instagram and we will put you on the waiting list in the order we hear from you.

** Completion of the following Google Form is mandatory to attend the GIAG. Please do this before Sunday 26th January: https://forms.gle/Nb3wbYrBHVk1MWsm7 

If you have any questions, get in touch with via Instagram or email us wildernessmedicine@luu.group.

Looking forward to meeting you all!  :)