Expedition Aim and Requirements

This has replaced ‘The 20 Conditions’. It explains what you must do to complete the Qualifying Expedition.

Changes in DofE

Some updates on changes affecting Leaders and Explorers

6 Using the Skeleton gpx files

How to use the ‘skeleton’ gpx file to create your route and route card

4 Routines for navigating safely

How to navigate safely on your expedition

2 The 5 Ds

How not to get lost

1 Navigation

Online training materials to help you navigate like a pro

5 eDofE Mapping

Learning to use eDofE Mapping with Ordnance Survey maps

3 Route Planning – Timing

How to work out your timings, and keep to them

Safety – Weather

Understanding weather and forecasts

The Expedition Training Framework

The revised Expedition Training Framework for Hillwalking