For the last few years I have helped out with the provision of Bronze DofE expedition training and assessments. Due to the numbers of participants involved, a number of instructors are needed to supervise and assess the various groups over the course of 6 days. Over recent years, a core team has developed, making it a bit of an annual reunion for instructors as well … Read More »
Category Archives: Expeditions
Snow Hole in the Cairngorms
With a sled dog race meeting taking place in Aviemore this weekend, all accommodation was booked, so it seemed appropriate to take the opportunity to go on an expedition. This gave the chance to practice some snow hole skills and allow me to get deeper into the Cairngorms than is realistic on a day trip. Having picked up a few supplies from town, I drove round … Read More »
Gold DofE Expedition
I've spent the last few days supervising a Gold Duke of Edinburgh qualifying expedition for a group of pupils from Oswestry School. In fact, it was a group that I trained back at the end of March, so it was great to catch up with them and see them embark on the real thing after all their hard work. Wednesday saw them making their final preparations, … Read More »
Shrewsbury School Outdoor Week
Each year, after their school exams, all of Shrewsbury School's Year 9 pupils undertake a 6 day program of various activities. 3 days are spent doing activities based out of school, but often going off site. This year included an activities day at Nesscliffe Training Camp, a conservation day with the Shropshire Wildlife Trust and a leadership day. For the remaining 3 days, the school … Read More »
