Dartmoor’s Yes Tor

By: Blonde One

Whilst being on minibus duty on a recent Ten Tors training trip I found myself with a few hours to spare after dropping the team… Read full article

DofE 20 Conditions

By: Blonde One

No-one will dispute the value of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions. They give participants a suitable level of challenge in order that they can successfully… Read full article

The Ordnance Survey Get Outside trophy for Outdoor Education

By: Blonde One

Ordnance Survey have very kindly sponsored a new trophy for Trinity School to represent and encourage continued participation in the world of Outdoor Education. Every… Read full article

Testing, testing … self-heating food!

By: Blonde One

Our mission, which we chose to accept, was to test a self-heating food pouch with a view to using it for some of our youngsters… Read full article

Moor Boots is alive and kicking

By: Blonde One

Every year DofE managers from around the South West gather together for a day of training. We get to catch up with friends that we… Read full article

Tuesday’s Ten – The New Ten Tors Season

By: Blonde One

The new Ten Tors season has begun. The first walk for the Trinity School hopefuls was all of the things that I expected plus the… Read full article

A humbling experience

By: Blonde One

There are many many things that keep me giving up my time to run outdoor activities. I have had the honour of working with some… Read full article

End of an era for the Navy Sea King helicopters

By: Blonde One

For as many years as I can remember the Ten Tors weekend in May has had as its soundtrack the noise of the Sea King… Read full article

Tuesday’s Ten

By: Blonde One

After spending the last few weekends with DofE groups of varying levels of experience I began to notice some similarities with the teams. They all… Read full article

Monday Mash Up

By: Blonde One

Anything goes on a Monday so, as you all head back to work, here’s something a little bit Blonde and a little bit outdoors to… Read full article

Tuesday’s Ten – Tips for DofE Expedition Leaders

By: Blonde Two

There can be no doubt that leading a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition is hard work but it is also one of the most rewarding… Read full article

The North Face Women’s Exploration Pant review

By: Blonde One

What do I need in a pair of walking trousers? As we’ve already said, walking trousers are really important to get right. Unfortunately it’s quite hard… Read full article