A BRAVE and determined 17-year-old from Mold, Flintshire, has completed the Outward Bound's Pinnacle expedition. On 9 August, Laura Pratt traded north Wales for the Scottish Highlands to complete Outward Bound's Pinnacle expedition, a 19-day summer camp that aims to take young people on a journey of triumph and self-discovery in the wild. Laura, along with 11 newfound friends, embarked on this epic journey together as they set off from the shores of Loch Eil near Fort William and deep into the mountains of the Scottish Highlands.
Laura Pratt taking on the expedition in the beautiful Scottish Highlands (Image: Outward Bound) The Pinnacle is Outward Bound's most challenging but rewarding expedition , attracting participants from around the world, with fewer than 100 young people completing it every year. Made for those who are curious and have a hunger for adventure, the Pinnacle encourages participants to get out of their comfort zones, discover what they’re capable of and create meaningful and lasting memories that will endure for years to come. Throughout the 19 days, Laura and her group camped, climbed, canoed and hiked their way for miles across the Highlands.
Sleeping under the stars, navigating through glens, and conquering some of the tallest mountains the British Isles have to offer. They practised everyday life skills like building courage, compassion and confidence in their own abilities whilst also taking on whatever Mother Nature could throw at them. A highlight .