We have combined both Training & Practice into a 2-day activity away in the outdoors, where we blend theory with facilitation of hands-on activities that align with the course syllabus.

During the training, you’ll learn about:

• Extended Leadership and Group Management strategies.
• The historical or cultural significance of the area you are in.
• Advanced Navigation and Communications for sea & land which includes map & compass work, phonetic alphabet, signals to sea/air for rescue, marine and TOPO map use.
•  Interpreting and acting on weather conditions.
• Meal planning for your trip, with nutritious and sustainable meals (both cooked and uncooked),
• Site Management Plans and Risk Assessment.
• Environmental Care Code, identifying good and bad behaviour.

The Practice Component involves;

An opportunity in the outdoors to put your experience from your Bronze Level and Silver Awards into action with your peers.

Requirements include advanced map reading & compass work, sharing about flora/fauna and history/cultural points about the area, navigating your group successfully for 2-3hrs, knowing where you are on a map at any time, leadership & group management, preparing nutritious and sustaining meals, conducting yourself confidently, being prepared by having the right equipment for your journey and behaving positively at camp and on the trail.

Bigfoot’s Gold Training & Practice satisfies the requirements for all three modes of journeying (Tramping, Sea Kayaking & Mountain Biking).

To be eligible, you must have completed your Bronze & Silver Level Awards.

Locations include: Waitakeres or Kaimai Ranges (Tramping), Mahurangi Harbour or Te Ara Moana (Sea Kayaking), Whanganui River (Canoeing) and Taupo/Rotorua (Mountain Biking).

Note: Other locations available on request