Useful Resources for DofE Expedition Participant
Taking a bearing
Taking a bearing is one key skills needed for navigation in remote places.
Here is a useful introduction to taking bearings and when to use them in the mountains from Glenmore Lodge. Glenmore Lodge is Scotland's National Outdoor Training Centre based in the Cairngorms National Park.
Introduction to navigation from Silva
This video from Silva, is a good introduction to many of the basic navigation techniques needed for travel in remote places. Silva is a Swedish manufacturer of the best compasses we think you can get. We supply all our Dofe teams with a Silva Expedition type 4 Compass.
How to SURVIVE DofE...
(DofE Tips / Tricks) - Dofe can be great way to learn new skills and new ways to communicate. Here’s a video from a Dofe participant showcasing and encapsulating this.
DofE Training Zone
DofE Training Zone is a really useful resource for anyone looking for more information about any part of the award.
