DofE Open Expeditions for individuals
Open Silver Expeditions
Open Silver Expeditions
Take part in an exceptional DofE Silver training and practice expedition in the Peak District.
These hugely popular Training and Qualifier Expeditions are delivered by our professional and friendly instructors. Their focus is to make you feel at ease and welcome and ensure you gain as much knowledge as possible to complete your DofE expedition.
£285 per expedition
Take part in an exceptional DofE Silver training and practice expedition in the Peak District.
These hugely popular Training and Qualifier Expeditions are delivered by our professional and friendly instructors. Their focus is to make you feel at ease and welcome and ensure you gain as much knowledge as possible to complete your DofE expedition.
£285 per expedition
£195 per Expedition
Expedition Itinerary
Training & Practice: 4 Days
Covers all aspects of the DofE training framework. The programme includes intensive training and route planning sessions along with completing a 3-day Practice Expedition.
Qualifying: 4 Days
Programmes include 1 days refresher training with an instructor and route planning sessions. Full kit checks will take place before you complete your 3-day expedition route.
Overview
Training & Practice: 4 Days
Covers all aspects of the DofE training framework. The programme includes intensive training and route planning sessions along with completing a 3-day Practice Expedition.
Qualifying: 4 Days
Programmes include 1 days refresher training with an instructor and route planning sessions. Full kit checks will take place before you complete your 3-day expedition route.
Qualifying
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Day 1: Arrival Day
Topics covered:
Get to know your team
Full kit checks
Distribution of group equipment
Refresher training in core navigation skills
Emergency procedures
Route planning
Day 2/3/4: Qualifying Expedition
Complete your planned route. The DofE Silver Qualifying Expedition will involve being observed using remote supervision and will be assessed by one of our DofE accredited assessors.
Following the expedition, the assessor will fully debrief you and your team. They will produce a full report which will be sent to you to upload to your eDofE account as evidence of completing the Silver Expedition.
Professionally planned and delivered Gold Training and Practice expedition programmes based in the most magnificent National Parks in the UK. You will be taught all aspects of the Gold DofE Expedition framework and become confident and competent in your abilities, ready for your qualifying expedition.
Delivered to meet the DofE training framework. The programme includes 2 days intensive training and route planning sessions along with completing a 3 day Practice Expedition in 'wild country'.
Day by Day
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What's Included?
Camping fees
Camping will be on a campsite in many cases we have arranged for our camping area to be away from other members of the public. All camping fees are covered in the cost of the expedition.
Use of the best group equipment available
Tents
Stove & Gas inc. Pans and fuel
group emergency shelter
Maps and Compass
GSM Tracking device
Comprehensive training
Covering all aspects of the DofE syllabus and delivered by our highly experienced and qualified staff.Supervision by Highly Qualified staff
Our highly experienced instructor team will be supervising yo throughout the expedition. All of our staff are a minimum of Summer Mountain Leader qualified.DofE Accredited Assessors
For the qualifying expedition only - they will help you feel relaxed and encourage you towards completing your Duke of Edinburgh expedition.GSM Tracking devices
In addition to our usual comprehensive supervision and safety management systems we also track each team with GSM trackers.
Your own transport to and from the expedition venue.
Your personal clothing and some camping equipment.
Your personal expedition food. Details of what food to prepare and bring along will be provided in your Programme Welcome Pack sent to you following your booking.
