Hello
I would like to hear from anyone who has experience of providing support for a student with visual impairment on a high level / mountain based field study trip in winter conditions. I would be particularly interested in the level of NMH support provided, and the previous guiding and mountain experience you considered desirable / necessary.
I understand that on the trip in question, the mountains are around 2-2500 metres in height; snow conditions are variable ranging from firm, shallow to soft waist level; and routes may include steep drops and icy stretches. Quick decents may be necessary if weather conditions deteriorate or the group is delayed for any reason. Routes may also include dense forestry with tree roots, stumps and deep soft snow.
If you have no experience of this particular situation but have a view on it, I would welcome your comments.
Please respond either on-line or off-line on the email below.
Kind regards
Sally
Sally Holgate
Disability Services Manager
Student Enabling Centre
University of Wolverhampton
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