ONCE again, teams of teenagers from across the 'Post' area took part in one of the biggest annual outdoor adventure challenges for young people aged between 14 and 19, the Ten Tors, which this year celebrated its 50th anniversary since it began back in 1960.

This year's event, which started at Okehampton Camp on Saturday (May 8), was a special occasion as many teams were welcomed by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, Patron of the Ten Tors Challenge who visited in respect of the event's anniversary.

Four hundred teams of six, 2,400 young people, took part in the Ten Tors, depending on their age this saw them trek, with essential equipment, across either 35, 45 or 55 miles of open moor completely independent of help from adults.

Three teams from Launceston College took part in the challenge. Matt Mitcheson said: "Unfortunately, the Launceston College team members didn't get a chance to meet him (the Duke of Edinburgh), but this didn't make their achievement any less special than that of those who did.

"Those who completed the challenge were given a special commemorative medal for the 50th anniversary. They included the Denbury Boys, a group of men who are all aged over 60 and were among the first wave to take on the challenge in the 1960s."

Matt continued: "Normally the upper age limit is 18, but these incredible over 60s took part to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the challenge. And hats off to them, they did incredible well finishing on Sunday at 1.28pm, beating many of the younger teams on their route.

"The fantastic achievement of Launceston

College's three teams would not have been possible without the tremendous hard work of a dedicated team of leaders. Well done everybody."

See this week's 'Post' for news and photos of other teams from the area.