DofE Gold Walking Expeditions

• Karos staff led, in-school workshop

• Plan Qualifying Expedition routes & complete routecards

• Agree Expedition Team Goal

• Undergo a comprehensive Kit Check ready for the Practice Expedition

• Food & Menu Planning

Day 1

• This is a full day of Instructor led training covering the DofE Training Framework

• On arrival at the campsite based starting location, teams will meet their Instructor. After introductions, the activity starts with setting up camp where teams will be taught how to pitch their tents & organise their camping area. 

• Once camp has been set up, teams will undergo a comprehensive kit check to ensure they have everything they need for the 4-days.

• After the kit check has been completed, teams will head out on a navigation training walk with their instructor where they will learn the skills required to operate independently on a Expedition (including Emergency Procedures). This walk will last around 6 hours with participants carrying light packs.

• In the evening, teams will be taught how to safely cook on our Trangias and will make their evening meal.

• Teams will be briefed on the following day before setting down to camp for the night.

Day's 2-4

• Teams will head out on a remotely supervised Practice expedition

• Karos Instructors will supervise teams, meeting them at checkpoints along their routes

• Karos Instructors will supervise campsite & cooking activites

• At the end of the expedition, each team will undergo a debrief & review with their Supervisor 

Day 1

• Travel & Preparation Day - Arrive at camp before expedition for pre-expedition checks, refresher training & overnight camp. 

Day's 2-5

• 4-days, 3-nights remotely supervised Qualifying Expedition

• Supervised by our team of qualified & friendly leaders

• Achieve Team Goal

• Satisfy all of the DofE Expedition Requirements

• Review & debrief at end of expedition with Assessor