When I joined the scouts when I was 11 I was a right wimp. I couldn't event sit on a rope. They taught me to climb, to tie knots, light a fire and even things like how to cook and look after myself! Now I'm (slightly) more grown up and love caving and having other adventures. I'd never have the job I do without learning to be brave and have adventures, and I wouldn't have a great community of caving friends. Thanks to my scout leaders treating me no different to any of the lads, even though I'm sure they found it a bit odd at the time...