1. Welcome

2. What do you need to do?
MAY JUNE
JULY
2 sections at least must be completed by the 31st of March with sufficient evidence of a 3rd
If these sections are not complete by this point we will not be allowing students to participate in the expedition
We will not be providing refunds

3. Expedition dates Practice expedition x 4 Assessed expedition x 3
Friday 21st April – Saturday 22nd April (arrival at 5:00pm)
Saturday 22nd April – Sunday 23rd April (arrival at 5:00pm)
Friday 5th May – Saturday 6th May (arrival at 5:00pm)
Saturday 6th May –Sunday 7th May (arrival at 5:00pm)
Assessed expedition x 3
Saturday 24th June – Sunday 25th June
Friday 14th July – Saturday 15th July
Sunday 16th July – Monday 17th July
students on the Lake Garda Tour will probably have to go on the June expedition

4. Preparation points Equipment packing Equipment use Keeping you safe
Travelling safely
What to do in case of emergency
What to do if you get lost!
Orienteering
Map reading
Planning
Route Cards
Equipment packing
Things NOT to take
Which clothes to take
Which food to take
Equipment use
How to put up a tent
How to pack a bag

5. Keeping you safe Travelling safely What to do in case of emergency
Always walk on paths towards traffic
Stick as closely as you can to your route plan
If you get lost we know where you’re going
Do not walk on roads
Traffic moves fast down the country lanes
Try not to not plan to cross roads
If you have to cross a road you must do so as a group
Remain with your group at all times
What to do in case of emergency
You will all have your mobile phones with you
If you are concerned that one of your party is severely injured call 999 immediately
If an injury is not life threatening then call the mobile number provided to you
Do not call your parents, it causes confusion, distress and can be dangerous

6. Keeping you safe What to do if you get lost!
You can call us on your mobile during your practice expedition
If you call during the assessed expedition (unless it is an extreme emergency) you will fail
What to say:
Keep constant track of your progress (keep looking at the map)
You will need to know how to read a 4 figure grid reference
Look for a prominent landmark (more than one is best)
Use your compass to work out where they are in relation to you

7. Orienteering Reading a map & using a compass Planning
Make sure you have watched the following films below
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Ordinance Survey Maps with Steve Backshall (Strictly Come Dancing)
Planning
Its essential that you watch the YouTube films and know how to read a map and take a grid reference
You need to know how to use a compass
You will be provided with a map of the practice area you will be walking around in the next couple of weeks
The check points on the route will be marked but you have to work out the route
For the assessed route, you will have to work it out yourself entirely

8. Orienteering

9. Orienteering Route cards
You will be walking at least 6 hours during the daytime (at least 3 of which must be spent journeying)
Your route card will be checked by the assessor as they follow you around on the assessed expedition
Route cards will help you plan your route beforehand so that you leave and arrive on time
The route cards will be agreed with your group
They will include:
The route you are taking
How long you plan to walk between checkpoints
Your expedition ‘aim’

10. Equipment & clothing to avoid
Pyjamas
Jeans
Wellingtons
Strappy tops
Games consoles
Food to AVOID
Raw meat
Dairy
Slow cook pasta

11. Equipment Packing Kit Kit Clothing Rucksack Water bottle
walking boots (broken in)
2 pairs of walking socks & sock liners
Shirts:
Long sleeve
Thermal (advised)
1 fleece tops or similar
1 walking trousers (warm, NOT jeans)
Underwear
Nightwear
Thermal leggings
Thermal top
Flipflops/trainers or sandals
Warm hat & sunhat
1 pair gloves
1 pair shorts
Sunblock
Waterproof over-trousers
Jacket/coat (waterproof & windproof)
Kit
Rucksack
Rucksack liner (or 2 strong plastic bags) (2/5/10/15/25/40/70/100 litres)
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Waterproof compression stuff sack (5/10/15 litre)
Sleeping bag liner (optional)
Survival bag
Whistle
Torch (Head torches are the best)
Personal first aid kit
Kit
Water bottle
Knife, fork, spoon
Plate/bowl
Mug
Box of matches (in waterproof container)
Wash kit/personal hygiene items (some items could be shared as a group)
Towel
Notebook and pen/pencil
Watch
Mobile phone

12. Equipment Packing Group equipment Tent(s) Camping stove(s) Trangia:
Cooking pans Included with Trangia stoves
Scourers
Tea towels
Food (lightweight and including snacks) Get advice at DofEShopping.org/food
Plastic bags (for rubbish etc.)
Toilet paper
Maps (1:25 000/1:50 000) Ordnance Survey:
Compass
Map cases

13. Equipment use Group equipment Tent(s) Camping stove(s) Trangia:
Cooking pans Included with Trangia stoves
Scourers
Tea towels
Food (lightweight and including snacks) Get advice at DofEShopping.org/food
Plastic bags (for rubbish etc.)
Toilet paper
Maps (1:25 000/1:50 000) Ordnance Survey:
Compass
Map cases

14. Equipment use Putting up a tent How to pack your rucksack Kit list
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How to pack your rucksack
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Kit list
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