EXPEDITIONS 2008
 
 
Brathay Exploration Group Expeditions 2008
India Spiti - Ladakh, the Thousand Gompa Trek

Begin with a community project at the Upper Valley School Burua, a place of 140 children located in the Kullu Valley. Spend time amongst the children, living and working alongside their daily activities teaching and building a new floor to their school.   Then trek for 14 -16 days in the Spiti Valley, a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalaya, an area totally cut-off during winter.
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Corsica GR20 - Europe's Ultimate Trek

Spend 3 weeks trekking one of Europe's most spectacular and challenging trails, the GR 20, on the mountainous Mediterranean island gem of Corsica.

Scale the heights of Monte Cinto, descend through the scented pine forests to cool your feet in the azure Mediterranean at the end of a satisfying

trip.   In an attempt to minimise the environmental impact of this trip, we

will be travelling to Corsica on France's world class rail network, and then Ferry to Calvi in the north of Corsica.
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Morocco
Experience everything from the vibrant city culture of Marrakech to the wonderful hospitality of the Berber people and the magnificent scenery of High Atlas Mountains. Trek over wild rugged mountains; through arid gorges; attempt an ascent of Jebel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa. Visit impressive Marrakech; explore the maze of souks; and experience the Djemaa el - Fna, the main square with its storytellers, snake charmers and musicians.
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Scotland
Foula
Explore the wonderful, isolated island of Foula - 20 miles West of Shetland, it's the most remote island community in the British Isles.  See Britain's highest vertical cliffs with their huge numbers of breedign seabirds, visit the remarkable Sneck, and enjoy 24 hours of daylight.  Carry out surveys of wildlife and historic sites for the Shetland Biological Records Centre and Foula Heritage.  Assist Islanders with their work - peat bagging, and sheep roundups.
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D of E Award
Gold Expedition Lake District
The Lake District has to be one of the most stunning locations in which to do your Gold Expedition. In the first week you will cover the skills necessary for operating as a team in the ‘wild country’ area of the Lake District, including realistic practice expeditions. In the second week you will plan and take part in your assessed expedition.
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Taster Weekends
Do you want an adventure?  Do you love the outdoors and want to gain more experience?  Learn new navigation and camping skills?  Meet and have fun with people your own age?  Join one of our weekends based at our headquarters near Ambleside in the Lake District.
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Mountain Leader Training and Assessment

These courses are run on behalf of Mountain Leader Training England and lead to the Mountain Leader Award and are based at our headquarters near Ambleside in the Lake District.
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ML Training Information and sample programme

ML Assessment Information and sample programme.