Question 1

What is a squiggle?

Accepted Answer

A 'squiggle' is the term we use to describe the line you draw on the map for your route

Question 2

What size expedition group can I have?

Accepted Answer

You must have at least 4 people in a group, with no more than 7. All people within the group must be at Hexnet and they must be working towards the same level of award.

Question 3

How long are DofE expeditions?

Accepted Answer

Platinum - 2 days, 6 hours of activity / 15km per day
Diamond - 3 days, 7 hours of activity /17km per day
Kings Scout - 4 days (5 days including travel), 8 hours of activity / 20km per day

Question 4

What if I miss the practice expedition?

Accepted Answer

You cannot take part in the qualifying expedition unless you have successfully completed at least one practice expedition.

Question 5

Do I have to book campsites?

Accepted Answer

Yes, except for Platinum practice expeditions where these are booked by leaders.

Ensure campsites are books as soon as your squiggles have been cleared.

Question 6

What campsites do we stay at?

Accepted Answer

Please check the expedition booklet which conforms the campsite for your group.

Question 7

What is an expedition aim?

Accepted Answer

Details on the expedition aim, including suggestions are on the DofE website, https://www.dofe.org/thelatest/expedition-aims/(https://www.dofe.org/thelatest/expedition-aims/)

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