The Mill Adventure Base AAP is planning an Open Silver expedition practice & expedition programme based in Nottinghamshire, and the Peak District. Participants can access the practice/training expedition if they haven’t done one. Or just access the quaffing expedition. This programme is suitable for students already enrolled as a Silver DofE participant and who have already completed their Bronze award.

Why us?

The Mill Adventure base AAP has been delivering DofE expeditions for Nottinghamshire schools and students since 2013. As an approved DofE Expedition provider and part of Nottinghamshire County Councils Notts Outdoors Team, all our staff are highly experienced, qualified, DBS checked & first aid trained. Safe working practices following national guidance, risk assessments, operational procedures and government advice will be followed.

The three-day Practice expedition incorporate a training element that introduces participants to expeditions on mountain bike. And also includes Practical training in navigation, first aid, rucksack packing, route-planning, tents, stoves, and cooking. The expedition will take place in the Dark peak.

Included

Camp fees, stoves, stove gas, tents, expedition rucksack, any necessary minibus transport, mountain bike hire, qualified supervisors and assessors using both direct and remote supervision, maps & compasses and assessor report. Professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Not Included

Food, personal equipment, transport to start & finish points, personal items insurance.