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Nepal Chief Scout and Minister of Education Dr Mangal Siddhi Manandhar together with the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Pradeep Kumar Gyawali officiated the soft launch of Baden Powell Scout Peak and Trail at the open grounds of Nepal Scouts HQ in Kathmandu.
The ministers expressed their pleasure for naming the peak after Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting, as way of honouring the Scouting world as it approaches its centenary year in 2007.
The presence of the Regional Scout Committee and sub-committee members, and other regional leaders along with some chief commissioners made the launching more prominent.
The Chief Scout handed over the flags to 12 country representatives taking part in the trail at the base camp of Baden Powell Scout Peak. Participating countries were Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
After the launch, Prime Minister Girijal Koirala invited the regional leaders to his residence. He said “many people do not know what Scouts do and people must be told of their good work.” He himself was an active Scout. He said that with Scouting’s openess to all, regardless of religion or creed, Scouts could contribute to peace and the resolution of conflicts.
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As we prepare for the biggest Scouting event in 2007: the Centenary of Scouting, the Royal Government of Nepal, on the initiative of Nepal Scouts, comes up with a project that would welcome the centenary with a bang by putting Scouts on top of its majestic and snow-capped peak.
The Government of Nepal, recently named a new trekking route around the Ganesh Himal area as “Baden Powell Trek” and the 5,825 meters high Urkema Peak at Langtang Valley, situated north of Kathmandu, as “Baden Powell Peak.”
The WOSM/Asia-Pacific Office, is pleased to announce and invite all climbing enthusiasts from Scout associations around the world to embark on this historical climb which would officially start from 28 August and would end up on 16 September 2007 right on top of the summit. A soft launch will be organized in August this year.
Date
28 August 2007 – 16 September 2007
Venue before the climb:
Kathmandu, Nepal
Participants
Scouts from different national associations across the globe who are climbers, trekkers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Non-scouts who are also trekking and climbing aficionados are welcome to join.
Theme
To officially inaugurate the “Baden Powell Trek” and “Baden Powell Peak” to mark the centennial and celebration of Scouting around the world.
Price
Trekking members: US $800
Climbing members: US $850
Nepal has active expatriate Scout groups, among these are American Boy Scouts in Kathmandu, the Direct Service Pack and Troop 900, sponsored by the Lincoln School, linked to the Direct Service branch of the Boy Scouts of America, which supports units around the world.
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In proportion to the Mount Kinabalu climbing successor, our troop leader of 2005 Mr.Lum Thien Chow and his sister have successfully made their mountain climbing expedition to the peak of Sabah's Mount.Kinabalu on 24th Nov 2006.
Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak mountain in South East Asia region, with 4095m above sea level.
Troop 37th Gombak has done this achievement again since 1990s. Further reports of this expedition in the upcoming December newsletter! Once again, congratulations to Mr. Lum Thien Chow and his sister.
Sincerely,
ASM ALEX TAN W.Y.
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