Tag: Gilwell

August 12, 2020 Scouting, Woodbadge Post a Comment

Woodbadge

Last year at this time I was in the UK doing my wood badge training. it was a beautiful time and I wish I would have spent more time there but couldn’t. It was my first time spending 6 days camping without family.

The course title was N5-802-19

Campsite at Gilwell
Campsite at Gilwell

Met amazing friends and being part of the Trans Atlantic Council exposed me to a lot new and people from all over the world.

Also, Gilwell Park holds an important place in Scouting. this is where the initial leadership training was held in the UK.

We had an amazing cricket match. I was part of the Buffalo Patrol. Buffalo will always be Majestic.

Gilwell Mosque Sign outside

we prayed at the Gilwell Mosque everyday.

My son and three other scouts from our unit attended the NYLT.

I walked around the park and there are alot of things to see and experience.

August 12, 2020 Outdoors, Pakistan Post a Comment

K2 Base Camp

I have become obsessed with the trek to K2 base camp. it seems that it has come to the point where I am not able to see beyond it. I even dreamt about it. I have imagined standing at Concordia and looking at the majestic view of the 4 eight-thousanders and being in awe of it.

Panorama from this http://www.mountainsoftravelphotos.com/

My interest in hiking and exploring has peaked since I got more involved in Boy Scouts of America. Last year at this point was completing my Woodbadge training at Gilwell in UK.

So off to new adventures. I had planned to make this K2 base-camp trip this year but thanks for Corona, it didnt happen. Inshallah 2021 is the year for this trek and i pray i am able to make it with my Son.

Maybe some scouts will show up for it.