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In the beginning

Gateway Outdoors started trading in summer 2005, with the aim of providing a mobile provision for outdoor solutions for anyone who wanted to experience the outdoor environment. GO is run by Matt Craig, who has been operating as an outdoor instructor in multiple disciplines since 1999, and very much maintains the company ethos that everyone must have the opportunity to get out and try something new. 

Everything

Gateway outdoors is a multi-discipline provider and, as you can see on the activities page, we offer many different activities. As such we are equally at home going on extended canoe or mountain expeditions to technical coaching on mountain bikes and rock climbing. This variety keeps us motivated and enthused in all the various projects we have been involved with.

How we can help

The idea of a mobile outdoor providers business is that if you have an idea or aspiration, then we can help you achieve your goals and/ or provide the most suitable solution for your ideas. We discuss your needs, organise the activity, meet you on location and get stuck in. It’s that easy!

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D of E Open Expeditions

Bronze Expeditions

Walking £100 each module or £175 for both training and qualifying.

Training is two and a half days, inlcuding practise expedition. i.e. meet up the evening prior to the start so we get the full two days out.

  • Friday 6th May (6.00pm) to Sunday 8th May (approx 5.00pm)
  • Friday 1st July (6.00pm) to Sunday 3rd July (approx 5.00pm)

Qualifying is also two and a half days, the evening prior will be route planning and kit checking.

  • Friday 17th June (6.00pm) to Sunday 19th June (approx 5.00pm)
  • Friday 16th September (6.00pm) to Sunday 18th September (approx 5.00pm)


Silver Expeditions

Walking £150 each module or £275 for both training and qualifying. (canoeing is also possible for an extra £50, please notify us of your preference)

Training is four days, including practise expedition.

  • Thursday 14th April (9.00am) to Sunday 17th April (approx 5.00pm)
  • Sunday 7th August (9.00am) to Wednesday 10th August (approx 5.00pm)

Qualifying is three and a half days, including planning and kit check.

  • Saturday 30th July (1.30pm) to Tuesday 2nd August (approx 5.00pm)
  • Thursday 1st September (1.30pm) to Sunday 4th September (approx 5.00pm)


Gold Expeditions

Walking £250 each module or £425 for both training and qualifying. (mountain biking and canoeing are also availiable for an extra £100, please notify us to your preference)

Training is six days, including practise expedition.

  • Saturday 28th May (9.00am) to Thursday 2nd June (approx 5.00pm)
  • Sunday 24th July (9.00am) to Friday 29th July (approx 5.00pm)

Qualifying is 5 days, including 'shakedown', planning and kit check.

  • Wednesday 31st August (9.00am) to Sunday 4th September (5.00pm)
  • Monday 24th October (9.00am) to Friday 28th October (approx 5.00pm)
N.B. We provide all the group and technical equipment for the above courses, campsite / accomodation fees and instruction / supervision. We do not cover transport costs for the group (unless within the course e.g canoe shuttle. Taxi's are used for this) or food.

ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO MINIMUM GROUP SIZES.

D of E Open Courses

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