Duke of Edinburgh Award
New Group Information Guide
The Walking and Climbing Company is based in East Yorkshire and have been established as a trekking company since 2000. In 2008 the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award acknowledged the company by making them an Approved Activity Provider.
Expeditions. The Walking and Climbing Company are specialist operators of treks in Nepal and Tibet and these treks allow the young people to experience a very different culture and country and be amongst some of the highest mountains in the world. The treks are in some of the most stunning scenery in the world covering a variety of terrain - valleys, rivers, lakes, forest and stunning mountain views and fulfil the requirements of the Duke of Edinburgh awards. They are an outstanding opportunity for young people. The students will camp, cook for themselves and carry their equipment. It is an experience that will require them to work as a team, take care of others and utilise the skills they will have learned in their training and preparation for the trip. Along the way they will encounter the local people from herders to villagers to monks, the mountain people of Nepal and Tibet are a wonderful race and an inspiration to experience due to the unmistakable influence of their culture.
School/College Support. For organisers who do not have experience of running international expeditions there is extensive support for the staff and students. The preparation and organisation of the trip is managed by the company to whatever level is required to ensure a successful expedition.
Parent/student talks. It is recommended that a presentation from the company about the expedition is made to parents and students at the start of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award course. The purpose being to inspire the young people, answer questions and make an initial connection with the group.
Charity projects. It can be of tremendous value to young people to complete a charity project as part of their trip abroad. The company have numerous contacts with charities where students can make a difference. Examples of projects include decorating an orphanage, food preparation for homeless people, environmental work.
Charity Projects 
Training. Training can be arranged if required to cover relevant subjects e.g. navigation, route planning, camp craft. This is agreed with the school/college staff to enhance the work covered on the main course. This is included in the trip cost.
UK Practise Expeditions. The UK practise is an essential part of the preparation for the final expedition and this can be included as part of the package. It would be run approximately 3 months before the expedition and devised to ensure the group are well prepared for the final expedition.
Costs. All inclusive costs for a Gold Award Expedition start from £1700 per person.
Team Success
For further details please contact:
The Walking and Climbing Company Ltd
16, Finkle Street, Bishop Burton, Beverley. HU17 8QP
Tel: (0044) 01964 551029 / 0771 8755 031
Web: www.walkingandclimbing.co.uk
E Mail: Sbaer@walkingandclimbing.co.uk
