Making DofE expeditions a fantastic, rewarding journey.
TRAINING & PRACTICE EXPEDITIONS
At just £260 (incl VAT) these expeditions offer amazing value for money.
Taking place in ‘wild country’ they include both the training and practice components of the award. The first half of the trip will comprise the training element and you’ll be camped at the same base for this part. You’ll then set off for your practice expedition on days 4-6, where you’ll journey from one camp to another carrying your kit with you. Your instructor will support you throughout, offering advice and training as appropriate and appraising your performance on completion.
Below is a sample itinerary of a training and practice expedition.
EXAMPLE ITINERARY - GOLD DofE TRAINING & PRACTICE - Open DofE expeditions for Individuals
An example of a Gold training and practice expedition will look something like this:
Day 1:
- Arrive
mid afternoon atspecified campsite. - Meet your supervisor and other participants.
- Set up camp.
- Commence training.
- Cook your evening meal at the campsite or eat out in town.
Day 2:
- Training day based exploring topics such
as: risk management; emergencies and First Aid; expedition kit checks; food and nutrition; map skills etc. - Return to the campsite in the evening and cook your evening meal.
Day 3:
- The morning will start with training sessions at the campsite followed by walking in the hills accompanied by instructors looking at Gold level navigation techniques.
- Return to the campsite in the evening and prepare for the start of the expedition proper.
Days 4, 5 and 6: Practice Expedition
- Carrying all your equipment you’ll walk three days worth of planned routes taking in some beautiful Welsh countryside, sleeping at a combination of quiet farm campsites and wild camps.
- Instructors will be supervising and delivering further training as required.
- Finish the expedition with a debrief.
- You’ll usually have access to a cafe/shop for refreshments.
QUALIFYING EXPEDITION
WHAT TO EXPECT
