DofE Open Silver Walking Expeditions

In order to complete the Silver Expedition section you first need to complete a programme of training followed by sufficient practice expeditions to hone your skills.  Once you have completed all of your training you then need to plan and undertake a 4 day qualifying expedition. 

DofE Silver Training and Practice Expeditions (Walking)

2 days of pre-expedition training, route planning and a 3 day practice expedition.

Dates

  • 6th - 10th June 2012 - Monmouthshire - Cost £225pp <5 places left
  • 25th - 29th July 2012 - Monmouthshire - Cost £225pp

 

DofE Silver Qualifying Expeditions (Walking)

1 day of expedition preparation, route planning and a 3 day assessed expedition

Date

  • 13th - 16th August 2012 - Monmouthshire - Cost £180pp

What we include

  • Pre-expedition information pack with lots of helpful advice, kit lists etc.
  • Bunkhouse accommodation for the first 2 nights of the practice and the first night of the qualifying expedition.
  • Camping fees for the other nights.
  • Free use of group kit.
  • Supervision from experienced and helpful instructors.
  • Accredited Assessors for the qualifying expedition.

Group Kit

We provide the following essential group kit free of charge:

  • Tents
  • Stoves, pans and fuel
  • Group shelters
  • Group first aid kits
  • Maps

Locations

The practice expeditions take place in Monmouthshire in the foothills of the Black Mountains. The Qualifying expedition will take a different route through Monmouthshire and the Wye Valley. The areas are easily accessible by road and public transport.

How to Apply 

For the 2012 application pack click here: Open Silver Application.pdf  

Please contact us to check availability before you return your application pack.  

A deposit of £90 is due when you book; the remaining balance is due 28 days before your expedition.   

More information

For our 2012 Open Silver Expedition flyer click here Open Silver.pdf

Contact us if you would like more information.