OPEN DofE FOR INDIVIDUALS

• Expert supervision – all our instructors are very experienced and hold the Mountain Leaders Award as a minimum qualification 
• Accredited Assessors (for qualifying expeditions) 
• Camp fees 
• DofE fees paid by Learn Outdoors 
• Insurance 
• Emergency Procedure Cards 
• Hi-vis vests 
• Emergency spare equipment (fleeces, waterproofs, sleeping bags, rucksacks etc.) 
• ‘Our Tips for Success’ training booklet and our new ‘Performance Criteria Checklist’ 
• Expedition paperwork e.g. Green
• Forms will be submitted on your behalf 
• Quality training  
• Medical and Consent Forms and Equipment Lists 
• Medical Advisor – we retain the services of a qualified doctor to advise on specific medical matters associated with expeditions. 
• A document containing all our ‘Risk Assessments, Operating Procedures and Policies’ is available on request. 
• Tents and stoves – we can loan high quality trekking tents and gas Trangia stoves if required 

• Transport to and from the expedition(s).
• Food for the duration of the expedition(s) (we’ll provide advice on foods to bring).
• Your own kit (a comprehensive kit list will be provided).
• Any accommodation you may require pre and post expedition.
• Maps of the expedition areas – we’ll let you know what to bring.

• You must be aged between 16 and 24.
• Be registered for your Gold award.
• Be physically fit enough to undertake a multi-day expedition in wild country.

• You must be aged between 16 and 24.
• Be registered for your Gold award.
• Provide evidence of successful completion of at least one practice expedition.
• Be physically fit enough to undertake a multi-day expedition in wild country.

Day 1: 

• Arrive mid afternoon at specified 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. 

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 visitor centre or shops/eating establishments according to location. 

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