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Back from Successful Cascades
Ollie Bray reports on a gruelling but very successful expedition in USA and Canada....» read more |
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Young Leader in Successful Alps venture
We don't like to brag, but the DES does produce more than its fair share of young leaders. James Thompson reports on his successful peer expedition to Chamonix....» read more |
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Retirement of DES Chairman
James Rucker has been a Trustee of the DES since 1998, and Chairman of the Trustees and Management Committee since 2002, during which time he has been actively involved, both with the management and direction of the Society, & also in Selection weekends, walks and other activities....» read more |
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Help for Heroes
Well done Simon Davies on successfully completing his worthwhile charity cycle ride from Lands End to John o'Groat ...» read more |
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Christmas Ball 2007 Photos
Embarrassed yourself at the annual ball (you know who you are). Check out the photographic evidence here...» See more |
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Enduro Africa
Follow the motorcycle diaries of Graham McLean as he embarks on a challenge of a lifetime to raise £10k for HIV/AIDS victims in South Africa and Lesothso ...» read more |
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REC First Aid Course
Applicantions for the REC First Aid course in March 2008 are now being taken...» read more |
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Reflections on twenty years
Read Clive Burgess' account of returning to Ecuador with John after a gap of two decades...» read more |
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Richard Backwell, MBE
Couldn't happen to a nicer fellow, Richard Backwell has been awarded the MBE in the Queen's Birthday honours 2007...» read more |
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Global Development Links
DES Member John Bainbridge has become the Director of Global Development Links, a non-profit driven charity that offers students the chance to get involved in overseas projects...» read more |
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New York Bound
DES member and expedition leader, Paul Seys is running the New York marathon on 4 November 2007.Visit his charity page or find out more about his adventures...» read more |
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Adventure Race, 27/1/07 Dorchester
Several DES members are taking part in the next Dynamic Adventure race on 27th January near Dorchester. What is Adventure Racing and how do I sign up for this race?...» read more |
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Ten Tors DES Teams
Find out more details including training dates for the Ten Tors Teams and contact details for the DES Ten Tors manager.....» More details & Training dates and consent form |
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"Give us your money!"
The DES now has an online donation page where you can sponsor Ed Flower, our representative, for the London Marathon 2007.....» read more
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2007 Fellowship Categories
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust offers Fellowships to British Citizens resident in the UK and from all walks of life to acquire knowledge and experience abroad.....» read more
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Live Expedition news 2006
Follow the Colorado Mountain Biking Expedition as they ride unsupported for 1000 miles ....» read more
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Travelling in Oz & Thailand
Follow Ed's travel blog 'Down Under' as he discovers what to do and where to go on his month-long adventure....» read more
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Snowdonia Charity Challenge 2006
The challenge starts in Llanberis from where teams set off on the first leg of a 40-mile circular cycling route around Snowdon....» read more
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Youth Matters
Read about the DFES key issues on how we
support and challenge our teenagers ...» read more
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G4 Landrover Challenge 2006
One DES member was lucky enough to be amongst the fifty UK finalists for this gruelling challenge. Ed Flower reveals how he got on ...» read more
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New Trustee
The DES is delighted to welcome onboard Colonel Brian R Anderson as a trustee ...» read more
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Churchill Fellowship Award for Leader
Dedicated to outdoor education, Mark Salmon has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship for his forthcoming expedition to Colorado. Find out more...» read more
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NEW SITE! The Blog of Ollie Bray
Read about Ollie's experiences in East Lothian teaching Geography, running school trips and providing useful Outdoor Education infomation...
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Photographs from Nepal Expedition
Find out how Richard Backwell and team got on in Nepal during their latest expedition in November 2005...» read more
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Safe and Responsible Expeditions
Find out about our committment to safe and responsible expeditioning, which ensure our expeditions are successful and memorable ...
» read more or >>first aid training course report
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Overseas Expedition Leader Development
Find out about the DES contribution to the YET forum, read by our new blog reader...
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Past Expedition news
Find out how our intrepid explorers got on...
» read more or » watch video (might make you ill!) (Windows Media file)
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Discussion Forum
Visit the new forum for members chat and keep Ed company...
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Leading Edge expeditions weblogs
Full of reports, diaries, personal reflections and pictures from our trips...
» gap year adventures blog or » leading edge blog |
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Online Photos
Embarrassed yourself at the Christmas ball? Check out the photographic evidence..
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