The qualifying expedition comprises a pre-expedition day where you’ll meet your assessor and other participants and prepare for your expedition.  There then follows a 4 day expedition in ‘wild country’ during which you’ll be assessed according to the 20 conditions as set out by the DofE award.

An example of a Gold qualifying expedition will look something like this:

Day 1 – Pre Expedition Day.   

• Arrive late morning at specified campsite. 
• Meet your assessor and other participants; kit checks; set up camp.
  
• Short acclimatisation walk.
• Cook your dinner on camping stove. 
• Overnight camp at campsite. 

Days 2,3,4 and 5 – Qualifying Expedition.  

• Participants assessed according to the 20 conditions and remotely supervised by Learn Outdoors staff. 
• Camping will be on two quiet campsites and a wild camp. 
• Finish with assessor debrief.
• You’ll have the opportunity access refreshments at a visitor centre or shops/eating establishments according to location.

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