Have you ever hiked 54 miles in under 24 hours? We headed to the Scottish Highlands for the 2023 Cateran Yomp to test our mental and physical fortitude. It's a yearly event for a great cause.
See below for details.
In this video, we record our hike from the Checkpoint 2 (Bronze) to Checkpoint 3 (Silver), for a total of 14 miles.
Be sure to check out Part I, Part II, and IV.
00:01: Checkpoint 2 - Spittall of Glenshee (Bronze Medal 22 miles)
00:38: Cold Water Foot Bath
00:42: Google Earth preview of next leg (CP2 to CP3)
00:53: 437pm - Departing CP2
02:43: My Fellow AFF Yompers
02:57: Shee Water Overlook Scenic View
03:23: 513pm
03:38: 557pm - Small Footbridge over tributary
04:20: Loch Beanie (The Bog)
05:03: View of Loch Beanie from the East
05:42: 650pm
06:29: 730pm
07:02: Field of Cattle
07:48: Bridge over River Isla
08:37: Glen Isla Giants
09:04: Deer Stalking Information Sign Gate
09:35: 811pm Waterstop 4 Auchintaple Loch (31.6 miles)
10:19: 907pm
10:58: Loch Shandra
11:36: 942pm - CP3 (Silver Medal) - Glenisla, East Mill Farm - 36 miles
11:43: Cateran Yomp Summary
The Cateran Yomp, the Allied Forces Foundation signature event, is a multi-day trip that is centered on a Yomp in the Scottish Highlands. YOMP, a British term for a long-distance march carrying full kit, is an endurance event that challenges team members to complete 22, 36.5, or 54 miles across harsh terrain in only 24 hours. This mission offers a type of challenge that many of the AFF Veterans have not experienced since combat. Participating in the Yomp restores self-confidence and provides enhanced motivation for recovery and rehabilitation. Uniting with other wounded, ill, or injured Veterans during the Yomp builds relationships that foster support, encouragement, and empowerment. The lengthy event provides the chance to share stories and advice as they fight together for recovery. Veterans from Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and United States will participate side by side with their British counterparts, known collectively as Team AFF. In addition to the Yomp, Team AFF enjoys cultural visits whilst in Scotland, as well as the fun of learning the skills needed to enter a Highland Games.
If you are a wounded, ill, or injured service person or veteran, interested in becoming a participant with Team AFF, please contact cy@alliedforcesfoundation.org
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3 фев 2024
