DofE Open Gold Expeditions from Peak Pursuits

OPEN EXPEDITIONS
Open Expeditions enable participants who missed their own group’s expedition or those unable to form a viable team, to complete practice and qualifying expeditions. Expeditions include a familiarisation and planning period followed by a supervised or assessed expedition. All necessary training and practice expeditions must be undertaken before a participant can take part in an open qualifying expedition.

Location
We have 2 bases for Open Expeditions: Peak District and Lake District.  Both areas are accessible by bus and rail links and by car from the M6.

What’s on offer

For Gold Open Walking Expedition Participants
Based in a bunkhouse your first 3 days will be spent preparing for your expedition and reviewing aspects of your training. During these 3 days, you will meet the members of your team and will plan the route that you will follow during your expedition. There will also be sessions on equipment, campcraft, catering, navigation and safety.This will then be followed by your expedition over 4 days and 3 nights. This can count as either your Practice or your Qualifying Expedition. Throughout the 6 days, our experienced Expedition Leaders will assist you and support you in all aspects of your expedition. They will be with you throughout the expedition, supervising the group and responsible for your safety during the venture.

Included in the price is your accommodation in a bunkhouse, together with breakfasts and lunches during the 2 days training, camp site fees, training and supervision by our Expedition Leaders, and assessment (on Qualifying Expeditions) by an accredited assessor. All paperwork is handled by our Operations Team, including submission of the appropriate Notification Forms to the Expedition Area Networks. All expeditions are covered under our Public Liability Insurance policy.

CLICK HERE to view our Open Gold Walking Expeditions for 2010 

For Bronze and Silver Open Walking Participants
Based on a campsite in the Peak District your first day will be spent reviewing aspects of your training, forming a team and preparing for your expedition.

For Bronze the remaining 2 days and 1 night, participants will undergo their expedition.

For Silver the remaining 3 days and 2 nights, participants will undergo their expedition.

This can count as either your Practice or your Qualifying Expedition. Throughout the expedition, our experienced Expedition Leaders will assist you and support you in all aspects of your expedition. They will be with you throughout the expedition, supervising the group and responsible for your safety during the venture.

Contact Peak Pursuits today or call us on 01782 722226 to discuss your requirements.