Day 1: In-School Training Day
Teams will under-go a series of practical training sessions as well as carry out route planning.
Training topics covered:
- Stoves and Food choices
- Putting up tents
- Clothing and Equipment
- Route planning
Day 2/3: Practice Expedition
Participants will journey to their campsite following their planned routes. Along the way our instructor may deliver further training sessions in the essential expedition skills and navigation techniques.
Topics covered:
- Emergency scenarios
- Navigation skills
- Expedition skills
- Safety
The teams will be supervised remotely as they complete their planned route. On arriving at camp, our leaders will supervise the camping and cooking activities to ensure safety.
At the end of the expedition, participants will be debriefed by our instructors and a report will be produced. This forms evidence for their eDofE accounts that they've completed their Practice Expedition.