Expedition Skills Course

Day One

Starting at the campsite, we’ll be exploring your kit collection, discussing benefits, limitations, usage, improvisation and how we overcome missing or unsuitable kit. We’ll look at how to manage your personal kit, packing for challenging conditions, managing group preparation and developing kit lists.

Later on, you’ll develop your expedition plan for the coming days, plotting routes, assessing risk and developing operational strategies, all with the support of our experts.

Day Two

Starting early, you’ll update your plans inline with the latest weather updates, considering how you may have to adjust, reassess risk and how you will start your journey. You’ll adapt and deliver your expedition brief, ensuring that all plans are clearly communicated, risks are understood, and group safety is managed.

After final checks of the kit, plans and personal admin, it’s off into the hills. Along the way we’ll assess how plans are working in practice and what adjustments may be needed. The day will end under the stars, reflecting on the day and sharing stories of adventure.

Day Three

Waking with the sunrise, a steady start to the day will focus on assessing our camp setup, individual sleep systems and group welfare.

We’ll refine our camp craft and ensure we practice a leave-no-trace approach.

You’ll develop your plans for the day, assign roles and support each other in setting up for a successful day.

Throughout the day, you’ll develop your comms and navigation skills with a number of challenges. As we head into the afternoon and evening, we’ll focus on strategies for success as an expedition medic, including kit coordination, time management, clinic setup and self-care.

Day Four

Now operating with efficient procedures, we’ll pick up and prep for the day. Taking time to consider our plan for the day, calculate journey times for a return back to base and assess conditions, you’ll be planning with newfound confidence and competence.

On arrival back at base, we’ll reflect on our learning and discuss how your planning before leaving home and during the trip influenced success, and we’ll consider what changes may need to be made to further improve your experiences of expedition travel and adventure.