Duke of Ed Silver Award - The Great North Walk (December 12th - 14th)

This Adventurous Journey has been custom designed in consultation for the Silver level of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The journey takes into account students previous experience and Adventurous Journey locations. 

Registration

Registration will close 10 days prior to the start date of the Adventurous Journey.

Participants are responsible to ensure the Adventurous Journey for which they are registering is suitable and accepted by the relevant Duke of Edinburgh Award Unit at the appropriate level prior to the Adventurous Journey.

This Adventurous Journey group will be an open enrolment.

Pre Program

Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email that includes an equipment list.

10 days prior to the start date, you will receive an email with a medical form link, program specific documentation and a zoom link and date for a 'Info Night Session'.

'Info Night Session' will be a zoom info session to discuss program specifics. This will be recorded if you are not able to attend.

What is included

Covid Safe Management Plan

Adventurous Journey planning session - conducted via Zoom prior to the journey (2 hour session + participant resources)

Highly experienced and qualified Instructors

Maximum 1:8 Instructor to Participant ratios - maximise outcomes and student support

Locally based 24 hour Program support

National Park Fees & all onsite Camping Fees

Outdoor group equipment including; 

• Trangia stoves and fuel
  

• Group shelter

• Hygiene kits (hand wash stations, soaps, detergent, scrubbers and toilet paper) 

• Water carry bags and purification

Participant topographic maps and compass

Comprehensive wilderness first aid kits

All safety equipment including satellite phones, SPOT Tracker/PLB (Personal Locator Beacon), and safety management plans

International Adventure Tourism Certified (ISO 21101) – Adventure Tourism Safety Management Systems

Public Liability Insurance

What is not included

Personal clothing and equipment as per the journey specific Essential Clothing and Equipment list

Expedition Backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and sleeping mats

All meals for the duration of the Adventurous Journey

Sufficient cutlery used to prepare meals such as chopping board, knives and spoons

Hire Equipment

You have the option to purchase hire equipment when making a booking

Minimum Numbers Required

We require a minimum of 10 participants to guarantee this Adventurous Journey