Get to know each other, our personalities and character.
Share any medical issues that others need to know about, our medication etc.
Consider how we can use our strengths and help each other through challenges.
Reflect upon our current level of fitness.
Learn about types of cooking stove and how we use them safely.
Consider what food will be appropriate for us to take on expedition? (size, weight and energy value).
Plan a balanced diet and snacks to keep us going.
Consider food hygiene and safety.
Learn where to camp, what to watch out for and avoid.
Put up and pack away tents, share the load and pack correctly.
‘Leave no trace’ and look after our environment.
Understand the types of terrain in our chosen journey area(s). How can we minimise risk and stay safe?
Consider the likely dangers and annoyances.
Learn effective emergency procedures and protocol
Train in First Aid; burns, scalds, bites, sprains, breaks.
Learn about hydration, dehydration, hypothermia and maintaining a safe temperature.
Learn about pacing - calculating journeying time and measuring progress.
Understand what slows down our progress.
Keep together as a group and look after each other.
What do we want to find out and achieve?
How will we record our findings.
What will our report / presentation look like it? How will we share it and with whom?
Updated September 2020.