| Ten Tors Challenge 2004 | |
|  | | BBC Spotlight's Craig Rich talks to the teams |
| | The Ten Tors Challenge is one of the biggest events on the Devon calendar.
It's when 2,400 young people do battle with the elements and terrain in a gruelling 48-hour trek on Dartmoor. |
| | | Every May, come rain or shine, almost 2,500 young people forsake the creature comforts of home to embark on a gruelling trek across some of the most demanding terrain in Britain.
The Ten Tors Challenge on Dartmoor really is a case of the survival of the fittest...the aim is simply to get to the finish line.
It's not a race, but a test of endurance, self-will and determination.
Over the two days on 15-16 May 2004, the teams must make their way to 10 nominated tors.
 | | The army is on hand to help throughout the two days |
There are three courses for the 400 teams of six teenagers - 35 miles, 45 miles and 55 miles, depending on ability.
They'll have with them all their kit, food, tents for sleeping out on Saturday night, and rubbish bags.
There is also the Jubiliee Challenge - a one-day event aimed at young people with special needs, who have a choice of courses over 7.5 miles, 8.5 miles, 11 Miles, and 15 Miles.
The Challenge gets under way on the morning of 15th May, at Okehampton Camp, and the teams must battle through everything the elements and nature throws at them.
In past events, pouring rain, freezing cold, fog, and even extreme heat (!) have all caused problems.
So everyone will be keeping their fingers crossed that the weather behaves itself this time.
We'll be putting up a photo gallery on the weekend of the event - so watch this space.
Article published: 10th April 2004 | | | |
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