Scottish Borders Open Silver Qualifying Expedition

The landscape of the Scottish Borders is characterized by rolling hills, interspersed with valleys, and the prominent River Tweed, which flows eastwards through the region. It features extensive moorland and conifer forests. Peebles, the starting point for the expedition, is a historic market town on the river Tweed. Historically, it was a centre for the woolen industry. Today, Peebles and the surrounding countryside are very popular for walking, fishing, and mountain biking. Peebles is about an hour from Edinburgh and an hour and 40 min from Carslisle.

Click here for the full kit list, including a video offering advice on packing a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition rucksack. We will provide you with tents, stoves, gas canisters, map cases, and rucksack liners.

Participants should bring the following food:

• Enough food for the 3-day practice expedition: that’s two breakfasts, three lunches, and two evening meals.

Guidance on exped meals here.

Please read our terms and conditions:

These are the terms and conditions for Aspen Outdoors Ltd events.

1. Participants must disclose information on any relevant medical condition or treatment that may have a bearing on their ability to take part.
2. Participants must provide information to Aspen Outdoors Ltd on their skills and experience in the activity (winter hillwalking, summer hillwalking, multi-day treks, bushcraft activities) to help determine their competence and suitability for the activity.
3. Participants must read the information about the activity with particular attention to the grade/difficulty of the hike, the length of the day, the distance to be covered, and the height gained.
4. The objectives of the event, for example, the ascent of one or more peaks, are not guaranteed, being subject to weather conditions, snow conditions, and the capability and competence of participants in the group.
5. The objectives of the event may be modified or abandoned, subject to weather and snow conditions, and the capability and competence of the participants in the group.
6. The event may be postponed or cancelled, subject to adverse weather and snow conditions. Should this happen, the company shall either provide a full refund or rearrange the event.
7. Participants must consult the equipment list provided by the company and follow other instructions provided to them before the activity to ensure that they are appropriately prepared for the activity.
8. During the activity, the participants must follow the instructions of the instructors to ensure their safety.
9. If the customer cancels within four weeks of the event that is due to take place, the customer shall not be eligible for a refund.