EXPEDITIONS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
An experienced adult (18 over) must supervise all journeys, including practice journeys. The
supervisor must accept responsibility for the safety of the group, and must be satisfied that the
participants are fully trained and properly equipped to undertake the journey.
The supervisor must ensure that the group has prepared an emergency plan and a detailed route card,
and that copies of these are given to the appropriate authorities.
Supervisors or assessors may cancel the journey if they are not satisfied that an adequate degree of
proficiency in preliminary training has been reached, or, if they believe the conditions to be such as
to warrant cancellation. They should not hesitate to require groups to modify their proposed routes
should they consider this to be necessary from their knowledge of the terrain, climate, and judgment
of the capabilities of the group.
Participants often gain lifelong values from a journey involving proper planning, safety, adequate
training, and meaningful programming. The opportunity for participants to contribute, share, and grow
from such an experience will enhance the development of their leadership and enjoyment of the
activity.
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