This document contains the course notes that we provide to participants. They are used to complement the lessons that we deliver for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition section. They cover, navigation, kit list, packing a rucksac, hazards and route planning, emergency procedures, compass work (including magnetic variation / declination), first aid, relocation when lost, menu planning theory and some ideas, tent use and care, safe trangia use, the weather and the country code.   Last updated 27th April 2010

Copies of cards designed to provoke discussion within a group as to the correct / prudent order of doing things when faced with an emergency (the example given is a sprained / broken ankle). We use these cards when teaching emergency procedures to Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) participants. Each card contains an activity (apply first aid or move the casualty into a tent for example), the participants have to place the cards into a sensible order that they would carry out the activity. If you find these useful and would like copies printed onto card then let us know and we'll run some off for you.

An Editable Excel File to help you plan your route. This spreadsheet will estimate the time it will take you to walk each of the legs which make up your route. You can easily edit the speed you walk at and the time allowed for going up hill. This excel file has protected cells that the user cannot edit without keying in a password to prevent accidental deletion of formulas. If you would like to know the password so you can edit it further then please ask.

We encourage all participants to also complete an informed consent form. If you are over 18 then this is mandatory.

Every person under 18 years old needs to have a parental consent form filled in before going on any of our activities.

Ordnance survey's leaflet on Map reading, designed for quite young children but still useful

Ordnance Survey's leaflet explaining how the national grid works