Gold Duke of Edinburgh Qualifier Expedition

A huge congratulations to all the Gold Duke of Edinburgh students who successfully completed their expedition in the Lake District in July 2024. Both the Scrambled Legs group and the Ying and Yang group experienced the highs and lows of their four-day expedition – with both teams wild camping and climbing several Wainwrights. Despite some difficult weather conditions, both groups navigated their way through mist and fog to pass their expeditions. The groups had to be completely self-sufficient and carry enough resources for the full four days. Everyone showed huge perseverance, self-belief and teamwork – and all gained skills and memories that will last a lifetime. It is a remarkable achievement and fish and chips on the final night were well deserved! Overall, it was a highly enjoyable and formative experience, with several students saying they would do it all over again.

Lydia Willmot-Day (12Wilson)