Bronze Award

Welcome to your first step in the Adventurous Journey space!

At Bronze level, you will gain an introduction to planning and preparing for an overnight expedition as part of a team. You’ll then have the opportunity to develop these skills further during the Bronze practice and qualifying journeys.

TRAININg

In a matter of one day, the Bigfoot crew will facilitate the course syllabus through interactive and hands on activities. This will provide you and your peers with the opportunity to practice vital skills that will set you up for the practice and qualifying journeys.

During the training, you’ll learn about navigation, campcraft, leadership, basic outdoor first aid skills, trip & meal planning, what to pack and how to pack the gear required for your very first journey with Bigfoot Adventures!

Public Bronze Training days start at $100 per person.


PRACTICE JOURNEY

Our practice journey is an overnight adventure set in one of Auckland’s stunning regional parks. The key focus of this trip is to provide participants with an opportunity to practice and apply the many skills that they were introduced to during the training day.

Locations include: Mahurangi Regional Park, Duder Regional Park and Omana Regional Park

To be eligible for the practice journey, you must have successfully completed the Bronze Training.

Note: Hire gear is available to book once registered.

Public Bronze Practice journeys start at $270 per person.

 


QUALIFYING JOURNEY

An overnight adventure delivered in multiple locations throughout Auckland and beyond, including the Kaimais, Waitākeres, Hunua, Kauaeranga Valley and Pirongia.

This event is student led with a Bigfoot Instructor present to support each student’s experience and learning. The Qualifying Journey puts each participant’s knowledge (that was gained during the Training and Practice Journey) to the test.

Alternative locations are available on request for partnership school programmes.

This is the final stage of the Bronze Adventurous Journey section.

To be eligible for the qualifying journey you must have successfully completed the bronze training and practice journey. 

Note: Hire gear is available to book once registered.

Public Bronze Qualifying Journeys start from $270 per person.