An Open Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition with RAW Adventures is a challenging and rewarding journey designed for motivated participants aged 16+. Over four days and four nights, teams either complete a practice expedition, or a qualifier (you'll get the option to choose during the booking process). You'll plan and complete a self-sufficient expedition in a remote wild-country environment, navigating varied terrain while carrying everything you need. Participants take full responsibility for route choice, campcraft, teamwork, and decision-making, applying the skills they have developed through training in navigation, expedition planning, risk management, and environmental awareness.

More than just an expedition, this course builds confidence, resilience, and leadership under real conditions. With experienced RAW Adventures staff overseeing safety and assessment, participants are supported through the challenge while meeting the Gold DofE expedition requirements. The experience fosters independence, strong teamwork, and a deep sense of achievement, leaving participants with practical outdoor skills and memories that last well beyond the expedition itself.

The cost of the expedition includes all instructors, campsites, group equipment and assessor reports. You will need to provide food, personal kit, transport to/from the expedition and you must also be enrolled in the Gold DofE Award already.