DofE Bronze practice expeditions, 5th-6th and 12th-13th March 2016

These two consecutive weekends were taken up with my first and second DofE practice expeditions. On the first expedition I shadowed another instructor so that I could learn the ropes, and on the second expedition the Expeditions Manager shadowed me to make sure I had learned them properly -- very good and thorough.

The expeditions took place in the gentle undulating open countryside of Oxfordshire, between Wantage and the M4. This is ideal terrain for novice navigators to try out their new skills. The first expedition had rather wintry weather, but it was warm and sunny for the second expedition.

I was working for Peak Expeditions, with girls from a school in Abingdon.

DofE classroom work, 6th & 7th February 2016

This was my first piece of DofE classroom work, covering all the basic information and skills the youngsters need for a successful Bronze practice expedition, and ending with route planning; the expedition is in April.

I was working for Peak Expeditions, at a school in Weybridge in Surrey.