Bronze Adventurous Journey
Our bronze programme structure meets all Duke of Edinburgh requirements for practice and qualifier journeys in one week.
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Introduction
5 days including
Training, Practice and Qualifier
Location:
Start and finish at the Peel Forest Outdoors Centre base located 20 minutes outside of Geraldine.
Time:
Arrive: 10am on day 1
Finish: 3pm on the final day
Age requirements:
14+ or in the year you turn 14
Programme Overview
The full 5 days will cover the training, practice and qualifying requirements for the Bronze level
All necessary training
1 day and 1 night of practice journey
1 resupply/planning day
2 days and 1 night of qualifying journey
You may choose to sign up for just the training/practice or just the qualifier.
Accommodation
We provide accommodation tenting outside our Cabins as a base for the days we will be training/planning in Peel Forest. See the schedule for more details on where you’ll be staying when.
The Cabins are part of Peel Forest Outdoor Centre’s commitment to increase environmental awareness and our desire to protect the natural environment for generations to come. The Cabins have been constructed so that it is as sustainable as possible and off grid to minimise the impact it has on the natural environment and its resources. Think of a nice DOC Hut with a warm shower.
More information about our accommodation can be found here.
For the Cabins please bring your own towels and toiletries. We provide hand towels, bathmats, tea towels and cloths for cleaning.
Food
You are responsible for all purchasing, preparing, and cooking of your own food for the entirety of your time with us. For combined Practice and Qualifying journeys, we will make a trip to Geraldine to allow you to resupply mid-week. You should arrive with enough food to last you until then.
Duke of Edinburgh Requirements
We require a minimum of 6 participants to run the Adventurous Journey effectively.
We will cap the number of participants attending based on instructor availability. Large groups of students will be split amongst multiple instructors.
We have outlined all other relevant requirements in our course information. If you want more information visit the Duke of Edinburgh website.
Course Schedule
Pre-Course
Make a meal plan
Check your gear
Do online training (optional)
Day 1
Planning/Training Day
9am – Meet at Peel Forest Outdoor Centre1222 Peel Forest Rd, RD 22, Peel Forest, Geraldine 7992
Plan qualifier and practice journeys
Do any training necessary
Depart for Practice Journey
Day 2
Practice Journey
Return from Practice Journey
Debrief
Stay in tents at Cabins
Day 3
Transition Day
10am – Practice Journey participants only depart
Resupply in Geraldine
1pm – Qualifying journey only participants arrive
Prep for Qualifier
Stay in tents at Cabins
Day 4
Qualifying Journey
Depart for Qualifying Journey
Stay out overnight
Day 5
Qualifying Journey
Return from Qualifying Journey
Debrief
3pm depart from Peel Forest Outdoor Centre
Ready to book!
Book through our Rezdy booking site
If we have an active course you can book here.
Group bookings are welcome.
Otherwise contact us or look below for our other upcoming courses
Gear List
We will be spending lots of time outside exposed to all elements. Come prepared for the weather and the season knowing that we may be adventuring into unsheltered terrain and cold temperatures at night. All students will have their gear checked on planning day.
Any gear highlighted can be provided to you when you arrive if you do not have your own.
Compulsory:
Waterproof jacket and over trousers
2x thermal tops
2x thermal bottoms
Shorts
Quick drying t-shirt (no cotton)2x fleece jersey
Fleece or woollen socks
Warm woollen/fleece beanie and gloves
Sturdy tramping boots (winter compulsory) or trainers
3-4 season sleeping bag + lightweight or inflatable pillow
Foam mat or inflatable sleeping mat
65L tramping pack
Pack liner (big rubbish bags work well)
Lightweight tramping tent
Lightweight tramping cooker/stove, fuel
Lightweight bowl/plate and utensils
Lighter/matches
All your own food
An emergency meal
Personal first aid kit, toiletries, medication
Headtorch and spare batteries
Sunscreen
Sunhat
Sunglasses
Water bottle (minimum 3L capacity total)
Compass, whistle, notebook, pen/pencil
$ for food resupply and lunch in Geraldine on transition day
Gear We Will Supply:
Any technical alpine equipment including snowshoes, crampons, etc. for winter trips
Emergency first aid and comms
Optional Gear:
Camera
Tramping poles
Puffer jacket
Gaiters (winter compulsory)
Extra comfy cabin clothes and shoes
Reusable container to store lunches
Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey FAQs
Is the online training compulsory?
No. The online training is just an additional way to prepare and is not compulsory. We will complete all necessary training in-person before/during your practice journey.
I’m having trouble accessing/signing up/completing the online training.
Our recommended online training provider is Peak Performance Solutions. It is an external provider, so any issues with using the online training platform must be directed toward Peak Performance.
What should I pack for adventurous journey food?
It’s up to you! However, we have some suggestions if you are really stuck.
Breakfast (whilst at Cabins):
Porridge
Fruit + muesli
Scrambled eggs + spinach
Shake-up bottle pancakes
Dinners (whilst at Cabins):
Pasta with red sauce and mince/veges
Couscous/gnocchi with pesto and chicken/veges
Curry + rice/naan with meat/veges
Breakfast (whilst on journey):
Porridge + fruit
Oats and peanut butter
Dinner (whilst on journey):
Soup packets + roll
Backcountry/Radex/or any other brand of dehydrated meals
Burrito with beans, cheese and taco seasoning
Lunches:
Sandwiches, wraps or pita pockets with your favourite fillings
Snacks:
Cheese/salami and crackers
Fruit
Muesli bars
Bliss balls
Pretzels/popcorn
Nuts
Emergency meals (you should have at least one handy at all times):
Ramen noodles
Miso soup and dehydrated veggies
Spare dehydrated meal
I'm attending with friends. Can my friends and I cook together?
If you are attending with others you know, you may coordinate meals together if you wish. If you don’t know the other participants and you would like to coordinate meals with them, just ask us and we can get you in touch with other participants who are interested. Otherwise, it’s up to you to cater all meals and snacks for yourself.
Any other tips for meal planning?
Make sure you have lots of good nutrients in each meal to keep up your energy for the week
Pack just a little more than you would usually eat and make sure to bring an extra meal just in case – it’s hungry work tramping!
Don’t plan to eat dehydrated meals for the whole week. You’ll get sick of it and there is no need to pack lightweight/expensive meals for nights at the Cabins.
Pack food you know you already like to eat and experiment with cooking it yourself before you arrive, so you know how it will taste and how much effort it requires
Will the gear I have work?
If the piece of equipment you’re unsure about is highlighted in grey on the gear list, we can provide it when you arrive if your gear is unsuitable.
If it is a compulsory item that is not highlighted, reach out to us and we might be able to help you decide if you need to buy a different piece of equipment before your journey. See more details about tramping boots specifically below.
I want to borrow gear that is highlighted on the gear list. Do I need to let you know?
Nope! We’ll help get you the right gear when you arrive.
Should I buy tramping boots for this trip?
If it is not a winter trip and you do not already own tramping boots, then no. Just bring a sturdy pair of worn-in trainers. This is not the time to break-in new boots as they are likely to cause foot pain and blisters. However, you might want to consider buying a pair of tramping boots and wearing them in before your next journey or especially a winter trip.
If this is a winter tramping trip, then you should own a pair and they should already be worn in before the start of the trip.
Can my friends and I all share the same tent?
If you are bringing tents with you amongst a group, it is up to you to decide your preferred sleeping arrangement. However, we will separate tents by gender.
The tents that we can supply are 2-person, so you will likely be sharing a tent with someone regardless.