The Alpkit Big Shakeout
By
LFTO News Team
Events
11 August 2011 16:43
Alpkit has teamed up with Thornbridge Outdoors to present the Big Shakeout - the UKs most exciting adventure festival - right in the very heart of the Peak District from October 14th to the 16th this year.
It combines inspiration and perspiration over a diverse range of courses and experiences in the School of Adventure, before kicking back in the evenings for a mix of music, films and lectures at the Big Shakeout Hub.
The School of Adventure is about trying something new without having to commit to a whole weekend course, whether that is playing as a family, or tinkering with your bike. With everything from first aid to high ropes to caving, there are plenty of options available for the whole family to do as much, or as little, as they like. At the Big Shakeout there is something for everyone but with a common goal to bring a bunch of like-minded people together and have a great time doing what we love, and learning to love something new.
Alpkit say: “We are chuffed to bits to have some wonderful names coming on board with us at the Big Shakeout. Some places are very limited so you are going to have to be quick.
“If you want to get more from a ride in the Peak then why not have skills trainer and guide Ed Oxley lead you round and keep a close, experienced eye on your style. Or if you’d rather have a more controlled skills specific session, then Campbell Coaching will get you pumping in no time.
“Make your first steps from indoor climbing to outdoors, or improve your bouldering skills with masterclasses from two of the UK’s best, Shauna Coxsey and James Garden. Top climbing photographer Lukasz Warzecha will be offering snap shots into how best capture the bouldering action.
“Andy Kirkpatrick and Johnny Dawes will both be doing day long experiences to get you totally immersed in what they know.
“If you’re more interested in going subterranean, there will be a few opportunities over the weekend and experienced climber/caver and photographer Keith Sharples will also be running sessions on the tricky art of photography underground.
“Ever wondered what you would do if you came across an accident in the hills, or how to prepare for an expedition? Spend a full day of First Aid action with two of our best mountain medicine men Mike Mowbray and Andy Clark.
“There will also be plenty of activities to engage the whole family, bike maintenance sessions, kayaking and a host of other courses and demonstrations on offer.”
Latest update 19.08.11: Inspiring Adventures
Inspiring Adventures is the name of the game as the balance between living to work and working to live becomes a fine one, which is why the past couple of months we have been taking a look at things we can do everyday, little challenges that are not going to make any headlines, but just find their way into our lives and keep us ticking over with a big smile on our face. This is where we hope our Big Shakeout School of Adventure will come in handy. We have had some great additions to the line up and we’ve had the staff out gaining some new experiences, in the name of research of course.
Inspiring adventurer Aidan Harding, veteran of 2 Great Divides and the full Iditarod Invitational will be joining us on the Saturday to pass on his vast knowledge of off road bike packing: www.alpkit.com/news/aidan-harding-joins-the-shakeout-team
We are delighted to confirm Friday’s evening entertainment with the launch of “Word of Mouth”. A evening of adventure and inspiration hosted by Niall Grimes. Have you got a story to tell? Maybe you could be part of it: www.alpkit.com/news/fridays-entertainment
Colin and Jim headed into Giants Hole with Keith Sharples, legendary climbing photographer and Sharon Rosser, Thornbridge centre deputy manager for a test photoshoot. The images they came back with were stunning: www.alpkit.com/news/keith-sharples-cave-photography-and-painting-with-light
Have you got a campsite meal that lift yours spirits and gets you ready for the next day. We’re after competitors for the Big Shakeout’s very own MasterSheff competition: www.alpkit.com/news/guyrope-gourmet-demo-and-one-pot-wonder-competition
Izzy got her first real taster of canoeing when she joined Jim, Jay and Ben on a trip down the Derwent to check out the Canoe Safari route. Finding her worries about sharks was a little unfounded: www.alpkit.com/news/canoe-safari-teaser
We are hoping the Big Shakeout will also help encourage the whole family to get involved in the outdoors and as part of this we will be running a session of our Alpkid on the Blocs fun bouldering competition: www.alpkit.com/news/alpkid-on-the-blocs-at-big-shakeout
Tickets for the School of Adventure activities will close on the 16th September. With the Bank Holiday weekend fast approaching we are sure there will be plenty of you heading out to do some daring deeds. It could be a great opportunity to have a chat with mates about what School of Adventure courses to sign up to: www.alpkit.com/news/school-of-adventure-tickets-close-16th-of-september
For further information please check out the website: www.alpkit.com/bigshakeout