DofE Gold Expedition film: Journey Through the Highlands It’s here.
Four days, eight teenagers, and a gargantuan 60 mile paddle.
In every sense, my DofE Gold Award expedition, undertaken last summer, was epic. We contended with pouring rain, deeply uncomfortable camping conditions, and every midge the Scottish August could throw at us. It was an amazing journey, taking us right through the heart of the Highlands, from Corpach (near Fort William) to Inverness.
Now, for the first time, the full-length edition of my film of the trip is available to view online.
And, check back in the coming days for bonus clips from our once-in-a-lifetime expedition.
ROAD TO SCOTLAND: The minibus driving through the Highlands was glorious. (PHOTO: Andrew Burdett)
COOKING UP A STORM: Andrew Burdett preparing dinner from a packet. (PHOTO: Jay Brickell)
GETTING BOATS ON THE WATER: One of many ‘portages’ during the trip. (PHOTO: Andrew Burdett)
JUST KEEP PADDLING: Andrew Burdett paddles at the back of the boat, during the expedition. (PHOTO: Lois Brown)
IN THE LEAD: Lois Brown and Andrew Burdett leading the way. (PHOTO: James Wragg)
ONWARDS, FORWARDS: Setting off on the DofE Gold Award canoe expedition. (PHOTO: Jay Brickell)
LOCH NESS MONSTER: Jay Brickell impersonating the Loch Ness monster. (PHOTO: Luke Crisford)
COMRADES: Lois Brown and Andrew Burdett during a break in the paddling. (PHOTO: Jay Brickell)
STUNNING SURROUNDINGS: Arriving back at Night 2’s camp, after the boys went to fill water-bottles. (PHOTO: Lois Brown)
WE’VE GOT COMPANY: Andrew Burdett attempts to move inquisitive dogs away from the equipment-laden canoes. (PHOTO: Jay Brickell)