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What Instructors Are Actually Looking for on DofE Expeditions

What Instructors Are Actually Looking for on DofE Expeditions

by Raiyah Strachan | Mar 14, 2026 | Duke of Edinburgh

One of the most common worries we hear before a Duke of Edinburgh expedition is some version of: “What are instructors actually judging us on? Are we going to fail?” Are we meant to be the fastest group? Does every navigation decision have to be perfect? What happens...

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