Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition - Open Programme Autumn 2024 - Mountain Biking
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition - Open Programme Autumn 2024 - Mountain Biking
Introduction
The Mill Adventure Base AAP is planning an Open Silver expedition practice & expedition programme based in Nottinghamshire, and the Peak District. Participants can access the practice/training expedition if they havent done one. Or just access the qualifying expedition. This programme is suitable for students already enrolled as a Silver DofE participant and who have already completed their Bronze award.
Why us?
The Mill Adventure base AAP has been delivering DofE expeditions for Nottinghamshire schools and students since 2013. As an approved DofE Expedition provider and part of Nottinghamshire County Councils Notts Outdoors Team, all our staff are highly experienced, qualified, DBS checked & first aid trained. Safe working practices following national guidance, risk assessments, operational procedures and government advice will be followed.
The expedition programme:
Practice Expeditions
The three-day Practice expeditions incorporate a training element and includes Practical training in navigation, first aid, rucksack packing, route-planning, tents, stoves, and cooking.
Qualifying Expeditions
The five-day qualifying expedition is a remote supervised expedition enabling the participants to meet all the twenty conditions.
Included
Camp fees, stoves, stove gas, tents, expedition rucksack, any necessary minibus transport, qualified supervisors and assessors using both direct and remote supervision, maps & compasses and assessor report. Professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Not Included
Food, personal equipment, transport to start & finish points, personal items insurance.
Dates and Cost: To book and for further information:
The Mill Adventure Base (cinolla.com)
21st-23rd October - Practice Expedition - White Peaks - £130 per person
28th October to 1st November - Qualifying Expedition - Dark Peaks - £130 per person