2023 Winners
(Final)
Overall Open Competition
Open Winners
(The Chiltern Boot)
1st Granborough
"Goblin"
Junior Winners
(The New Boot)
1st Lee Common
"The Wanderers"
Misbourne Valley Competition
Open Winners
(The Muddy Boot)
Not Awarded
Junior Winners
(The Old Boot)
1st Chesham Bois
"Alphyn"
Best Base Award
GOLD AWARD
Base "O"
1st Stokenchurch
Constructing an Archimedes Bridge
THE QUEST 2024 is sadly cancelled
Dear Fans of Scouting Adventure,
A Happy New Year to everyone and especially to all those who have participated, supported or somehow contributed to The Quest and The Grimsdyke Hikes over the years, on which topic we have some news.
Both events have been run annually, almost without interruption, for over 30 years. But, despite regular efforts to recruit new support, it has been much the same core team that has been managing them for the last 20 and which now finds itself stretched unsustainably.
With no additional resources forthcoming, the team has had to make some difficult decisions about the future of these events.
The Quest 2024
Regrettably we have to confirm that 2024 edition of The Quest incident hike, normally planned for the beginning of February each year, will have to be cancelled due to lack of available resources. And any future versions of the event being will be entirely dependent on new support coming forward.
The Grimsdyke Hikes 2024
Our hope is that The Grimsdyke Hikes, planned for November 2024, will still be able to go ahead but this event is similarly under-resourced and its future continuity after 2024 can only be assured if new support can be found.
While help on the day is always welcome and necessary, the bulk of the work actually goes on beforehand: planning and confirming routes, visiting locations and liaising with landowners, setting and collecting tags and flags and so on. The timings, processes and responsibilities for all the required tasks are well-organised and documented. Some tasks can be handled remotely but, of course, others do require physically visiting the courses.
The feedback we get from Scouts, leaders and parents about both events is hugely positive and convinces us of the value and demand for them to continue. But we need help.
If you would like to join the team and enable these historic Scouting activities to continue please contact us via Mark at
2acscoutevents@gmail.com
Kind regards,
The Grimsdyke Hikes and Quest Hike
by 2nd Amersham Common Scouts
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The Quest is the ultimate incident hike, attracting nearly 300 Scouts, Guides, Explorers and Helpers from the Misbourne Valley and beyond. The Quest has been up and running annually since 1988.
The Quest provides a truly challenging, fun and rewarding opportunity, testing a unique combination of skills.
Each year the event has theme. We've had everything from James Bond to Royal Weddings
The Event
The Quest tests a unique combination of navigation, physical and mental tasks and teamwork. Navigating cross-country, teams must find Incident Bases where they compete in fun challenges to collect points.
The teams with the most points, wins!
Be Prepared!
The Quest is a fun and rewarding event and as competitive as you want. But be prepared for a genuine challenge. The total distance walked in about 16km and much of it will be in the dark.
The hike takes place in just about any kind of weather. After walking, teams normally get beck to HQ well after midnight, having had a tiring - but fun - day.
Scouts and Guides Section
Teams made up entirely of young people who are presently either Scouts or Guides (i.e. not Explorers)
On the day of the event:
All team members must be less than 14 yrs 6 months
The average age of the team must be less than 13 yrs
Scouts, Guides and Young Explorers Section
Teams made up entirely of young people who are presently younger Explorers and / or or older Scouts
On the day of the event, all team members must be less than 16 yrs
Team Sizes and Shadowing
All teams must be accompanied by an adult shadow
All teams must be a minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 walkers
Entry Fees TBC
Unchanged at £45 per team
The Quest 2023 - All the forms you need...
Either browse the website for all the details, or you can download the instruction packs and entry form for the 2023 event here.
NB: Depending on your browser, these links will give you preview the documents to view in a new window. You may need to request to download the files by clicking on the symbol in the top right corner that looks like this. Please download and return the entry form as in Excel (not Google Sheets) format
Any problems, comments or questions, please email Mark Foster here 2acscoutevents@gmail.com
The Quest highly recommend that Shadows, Hikers and Base Manager download and familiarise themselves with this very useful phone app.
It can provide a precise location that is easily communicable without the need for grid reference etc.
Enjoyed The Quest? Don't forget to check out our sister event, the legendary Grimsdyke Hikes. Click on the logo.
