This week long hiking expedition to Southern Norway provided the students from Gordons School with the opportunity to challenge themselves in new and unknown terrain. Each student came well prepared and were excited to visit Norway. They approached each task with keen enthusiasm and they completed each day to ABOVE the required standard of DofE Gold.

 

“Jonnie was exceptional. The kids respected him, trusted him and were inspired by him. I have been doing overseas expeditions for 20 years at the school and I have not seen a better leader from any company I have worked with.”

Testimonial - Phil Fox, Gordons School (Norway Gold DofE Expedition 2016). 

 

Having shared a great week together the group said they now felt closer as friends, enjoyed mountain views and sharing banter together. They pushed themselves and each other to achieve more than they thought they could, whilst tackling river crossings, traveling great distances, seeing huge lakes, mountains passes and Norwegian mountain huts. 

  

The group now have a greater appreciation for the outdoors and some of the luxuries enjoyed at home. Some of the students felt they found selecting camping spots and learning new skills something they could take away with them for the future.  

Overall they have developed a love for the outdoors and have shared some great memories. 

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