Don’t follow that needle! Steve Ranger January 11, 2023 Blog, D of E The DofE can be a steep learning curve in some areas, not least of these being mapreading. Using an old paper map and a compass can be a challenge if you're used to just looking at Google Maps on your phone....
5 Tips to Avoid DofE Boot Disaster! Steve Ranger December 12, 2022 Blog, D of E One of the reasons some people have problems on their DofE expedition is boot disaster. It's not always catastrophic boot failure like this, but it happens at least once a month - don't let it be...
It’s Open Season for DofE Gold Steve Ranger June 4, 2022 Blog, D of E, Latest News We've been running DofE Open expeditions this year in Sussex, the Peak District and the Lake District and have been really lucky with the weather. Participants from all over the UK and abroad as well as small...
Take Care of Your Feet on DofE! Steve Ranger January 9, 2022 Blog, D of E, Outdoor stuff, Technical Of all the things that go wrong on our Gold DofE expeditions in the Lake District and the Peak District, issues connected with feet are right up there at the top of the list! Most people don't have these...
And they’re off! Steve Ranger April 13, 2021 D of E, Latest News, Outdoor Education, TrekCo News The first Gold DofE of 2021 started this morning in Sussex with a cold but bright morning - ideal for walking. This year we have some expeditions in Sussex as well as our normal Peak District and Lake District...
We’re Good To Go! Steve Ranger September 15, 2020 Blog, D of E, Latest News, Outdoor Education, TrekCo News TrekCo have completed all of our work on Covid related matters, and we are Good To Go according to Visit England. We have measures in place to ensure the safety of clients and staff, and these will vary...
DofE Rule Changes for 2020-22 Steve Ranger May 15, 2020 D of E, Latest News The DofE have come up with a set of rule changes which allows for considerable flexibility with expeditions for this year - see: https://www.dofe.org/dofewithadifference/achievement-for-all These changes...
Gold DofE in the Lake District Steve Ranger August 29, 2019 Blog, D of E, Latest News This year TrekCo have organised Gold DofE expeditions for schools, as well as Open Gold expeditions in the Peak District...
Plan your expeditions now! Steve Ranger December 28, 2017 D of E, Latest News Gold expeditions with TrekCo couldn't be any easier to organise, whether you are a teacher with a large group of ...
Great weather in the Lakes for Gold DofE Steve Ranger September 10, 2016 D of E St George's School from Weybridge just had a good week in the Lake District completing their Gold DofE expedition. The weather was good in the daytime and any rain came at night - very lucky. All of the...
Guardian says DofE helps students – it must be true! Steve Ranger April 26, 2016 D of E, Latest News The Guardian Teacher Network has published the DofE's information about the DofE and its benefits to schools - check out the article here. (This link has now expired,...
Great DofE Weather in the Peak Steve Ranger April 9, 2015 D of E The weather has been really good in the Peak District this week - in contrast to the snow at the start of the Easter holidays. This group from St George's College in Surrey doing their Gold training are just...
French Alps Trip 2014 Steve Ranger September 5, 2014 Blog, D of E, Outdoor Education, Outdoor stuff, TrekCo Life Every summer TrekCo run a trip to the French Alps - we go to the southern Alps where it's sunny and warm, and take Sixth Form students as well as our trainee instructors. This year's participants saw an action...
A Golden DofE Summer Steve Ranger September 4, 2014 D of E, TrekCo Life We've had a great summer of Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions, culminating in several groups participating in the Gold Award Expeditions in the Lake District in late August. The Gold Award is the flagship...
Gold DofE in the Lake District Steve Ranger July 5, 2014 D of E Last week saw 17 participants take part in the Gold DofE Expedition in the Lake District, based in Langdale. Working with two MIAs and two MLs, the groups all did well and actually found their way around their...