Silver Bike Packing Expedition Practice & Qualifier £200 each or both for £350
Moving into more wild terrain, participants’ skills level will increase along with their confidence and ability to be self reliant. More advanced navigational techniques and expedition skills will be learnt, in order to complete their chosen route.
Programmes include plenty of time to get to know your team mates and mentoring from your instructor continues throughout so that you always feel supported.
All areas provide great terrain for Silver expeditions and are easily accessible by both public transport and the motorway networks.
Please see an example Practice and expedition schedule below
Moving into more wild terrain, participants’ skills level will increase along with their confidence and ability to be self reliant. More advanced navigational techniques and expedition skills will be learnt, in order to complete their chosen route.
Programmes include plenty of time to get to know your team mates and mentoring from your instructor continues throughout so that you always feel supported.
All areas provide great terrain for Silver expeditions and are easily accessible by both public transport and the motorway networks.
Please see an example Practice and expedition schedule below
wHAT IS INCLUDED
- Comprehensive expedition joining information accessed through your online account - immediate access upon booking and payment;
- All accommodation and camping fees;
- Free use of all group kit: high quality, light weight tents, gas Trangia stoves, team first aid kits, waterproof maps, and group shelters;
- Comprehensive training covering all aspects of the Bronze DofE syllabus on Training & Practice Expedition programmes;
- Supervision from qualified instructors throughout;
- DofE Accredited Assessors for Qualifying Expedition programmes.
wHAT do I need to arrange
- Transport to and from the expedition - full directions and advice provided in your joining information including public transport options;
- Personal equipment - full kit list provided for you and the chance to hire any items that you need from us in advance of your expedition;
- Your expedition food - full details of what you need to bring is included in your joining information. Use your account to purchase any discounted expedition meals that you would like for delivery to you at the beginning of your programme.
costs
The basic cost of both Practice and Qualifier is £200 for each but if decide to book both with us then there will be a £50 discount
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Pre Expedition Training
Completed at Badaguish Stove use & food choices Introduction to navigation on a bike Clothing and equipment Route planning for next day exercise and Expedition Overnight in wooden Pods |
Practice Bike pack
A local bike route Emergency plans Packing the bikes Progressive skills session with packed bikes Navigation training and exercise on singletrack Debrief from Instructor Overnight in wooden Pods |
Practice Expedition
Day 3 - 4 Equipment checks Start the planned route Remote supervision Over night camp Day 5 Continue planned route Return to base Assesors debrief |
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Pre Expedition Training
Completed at Badaguish Stove use & food choices Erecting tents Introduction to navigation Clothing and equipment Route planning for next day exercise and Expedition |
Practice Bike pack
A local bike route Emergency plans Packing the bikes Progressive skills session with packed bikes Navigation training and exercise on singletrack Debrief from Instructor |
Practice Expedition
Day 3 - 4 Equipment checks Start the planned route Remote supervision Over night camp Day 5 Continue planned route Return to base Assesors debrief |
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