Silver Bike Packing Expedition Practice & Qualifier £200 each or both for £350 minimum of 10
Silver requires the participants’ skills level to increase along with their confidence and ability to be self reliant as they will be moving through more challenging terrain. More advanced navigational techniques and expedition skills will be learnt, which will increase their confidence and allow them to complete a pre-planned route stress free and with a smile.
Programmes will include plenty of time to get to know your team mates and mentoring from your instructor will continue throughout the experince so that you always feel supported.
The areas around Badaguish are perfect for Silver expeditions and are we are easily reached by both public transport and the motorway networks. If you require transport then that can be arranged.
Please see an example Practice and expedition schedule below
Silver requires the participants’ skills level to increase along with their confidence and ability to be self reliant as they will be moving through more challenging terrain. More advanced navigational techniques and expedition skills will be learnt, which will increase their confidence and allow them to complete a pre-planned route stress free and with a smile.
Programmes will include plenty of time to get to know your team mates and mentoring from your instructor will continue throughout the experince so that you always feel supported.
The areas around Badaguish are perfect for Silver expeditions and are we are easily reached by both public transport and the motorway networks. If you require transport then that can be arranged.
Please see an example Practice and expedition schedule below
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Pre Expedition Training
Completed at Badaguish Introduction to navigation on a bike Clothing and equipment Route planning for next day exercise and Expedition Overnight in wooden Pods |
Practice Bike pack
Badaguish and 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 Over night camp Day 5 Continue planned route Return to base Instructor debrief |
wHAT IS INCLUDED
- Comprehensive expedition joining information accessed through your online account - immediate access upon booking and payment;
- All accommodation and camping fees;
- Food while at Badaguish
- 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.
- We have a selection of tents, some bivvy bags as well as 5 full sets of kit for bike packing, all you will need for two nights outside.
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;
- The terrain will be slightly more challenging at Silver so a good bike is more important. Due to the extra weight a bike with disc brakes is recommended but contact us if you have any queries.
- Your expedition food - full details of what you need to bring is included in your joining information. There are shops in nearby Aviemore or you can get food delivered to the centre. Planning your own food for the expedition is all part of the experience and an important part of working as a team.
costs
The basic cost of a Practice or Qualifing Expedition is £200 but if decide to book both with us then there will be a £50 discount - £350
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Pre Expedition Training
Completed at Badaguish Emergency plans Packing the bikes Progressive skills session with packed bikes Navigation training and exercise on singletrack Debrief from Instructor |
Assesed Expedition
Day 3 - 4 Equipment checks Start the planned route Remote supervision Over night camps |
Day 5 Continue planned route Return to base Assesors debrief |
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