Borneo Expedition Presentation for parents
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Presentation from the parents' meeting about the Borneo expedition 2015 from Chew Valley School
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Borneo Expedition Presentation for parents
- 1. Your door to the World...
- 2. Who we are Formed by Expedition Professionals Dan Trueman – Managing Director • Mountain Leader Award Holder • Expedition experience above 8000m • Led and participated in expeditions on 4 continents • Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society Mike Trueman – Chairman • Formerly an officer in the Gurkhas • Reached the summit of Everest in 1999 • Responsible for over 1500 school expeditions • Previous Chair of Expedition Providers Association Dr Raj Joshi – Medical Advisor • Authority on expedition medicine • Summited of Everest in 2007 • Completed the 7 summits in 2012 Mark Brazier – Director of Operations • Personally Led over 30 school expeditions • 25 years in the Army • Wilderness medical trainer • Mentor Institute of Outdoor Learning • Altitude experience over 7000m Tom Trueman – Director of Programmes • Wilderness medical trainer • Summited Kilimanjaro and trekked to Everest • Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
- 3. • The expedition belongs to the students • It is a development programme and not just a visit to an exotic location • True Adventure will provide a personal service throughout the preparation phase and the expedition
- 4. Quality Control True Adventure were instrumental in setting the standards for this national award. All companies who hold the award are regularly assessed to ensure they meet the standards.
- 9. 4 Phases • Acclimatisation • Trekking • Project • Rest & Relaxation
- 11. Trekking How hard you want to trek is up to you! Treks can be short or long
- 13. Rest and Review
- 14. Develop fund raising skills Plan your expedition and learn about the country and environment Prepare you to go on expedition as a team Have the experience of a life time on expedition IT`S YOUR EXPEDITION!
- 16. What you get from the expedition Social Skills Culture CV Leadership experience Sense of achievement Confidence Adventure Life Skills Scenery
- 17. What the cost doesn’t include • Visa’s and Vaccinations – Approx £200 • Kit and Equipment Approx £150 • Spending Money – Approx £50
- 18. • • • • • • • Expedition preparation Flights and all in-country food, accommodation, transport and culture Expedition group equipment Medical insurance Training Leaders Safety and Back up
- 19. Safety and Back up Team training Reconnaissance • Qualified and experienced leaders • Comprehensive insurance • Country/activity specific risk assessment system • Medical plan • Medical assistance agency • Satellite communications • 24 hour Operations Room in the UK • Response Team in country • True Adventure Medical Adviser • •
- 20. Satellite Tracking All of our expeditions are tracked by satellite which can be followed by schools, family and friends through a dedicated website.