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We offer tailor-made expeditions to some of the world’s most amazing destinations.

Carnegie Great Outdoors have many years of experience delivering expeditions in various locations worldwide. We are an approved provider of Duke of Edinburgh award expeditions and have also provided overseas adventure expeditions for charity, military and corporate clients. Our team of expert instructors have a breadth of experience in expedition planning and leadership and are qualified in a wide selection of outdoor activities and remote environments. With access to University facilities including Carnegie School of Sport specialist equipment we are also able to deliver every aspect of expedition training and preparation as well as inspiring individuals and teams to take part.

We cater for a range of ages, abilities and experience levels and our expeditions can be tailored to suit different needs. You may wish to trek to Everest Base Camp, or paddle the waters of Sweden, or perhaps you have your own ideas and want to explore possibilities with us. We can design an itinerary that will not only build lasting memories but will also develop your teams’ skills and knowledge through experiential learning.

Two males standing in front of a mountaintop view

An expedition is a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose such as exploration or research.

A team walking across a sunny and rocky landscape

We offer tailor-made expeditions to some of the world’s most amazing destinations. We cater for a range of ages, abilities and experience levels and our expeditions can be tailored to suit different needs - from novice with little mountaineering experience, through to some of the world's elite climbers coming together with groups to share expedition experiences.

Our expeditions are meticulously planned to deliver a safe, secure, and responsible experience. In conjunction with our School of Sport, we work with our expedition clients pre-departure to advise on all aspects - from physical and mental preparation to exercise, equipment and nutrition. In country, we work with a range of long-established partners, who are experts and know the terrain and challenges in detail.

Abstract shot from below of moving up the mountain with the sun in the background

Recent mountaineering expeditions and high-altitude treks have included group trips to:

Everest Base Camp
The Himalaya Peaks Mera and Baruntse
The Ecuadorian peaks, Iliniza Norte, Cayambe and Cotopaxi

Our clients have included university groups, individuals, military, corporate and charitable organisations.

Carnegie Great Outdoors is delighted to be an approved supplier of Duke of Edinburgh award expeditions. We work with schools to design a comprehensive DofE programme to meet your specific requirements for the bronze, silver and gold awards, operating expeditions across the North of England, Lake District and Peak District.

Our service includes:

Approved assessors who are DBS checked, qualified mountain leaders & first aiders
Full training day ahead of the expeditions to ensure great preparation
Assistance with route planning
On the ground supervision
Essential equipment
Expedition information pack
Risk assessment and insurance cover for expeditions
DBS checked, qualified first aiders and qualified mountain leaders

We can also provide qualified Mountain Leaders and nationally accredited DofE assessors to help support your existing DofE programmes if you require.

Beckett Expeditions brings together the expedition delivery expertise of Carnegie Great Outdoors, underpinned by the support of Leeds Beckett University Carnegie School of Sport’s world-class facilities and experience in preparing for expeditions worldwide.

Drawing on our successful delivery of expeditions to the Himalayas, South America, Sweden and within the UK, Beckett Expeditions offers bespoke expedition solutions to meet our clients’ needs including fundraising trips to iconic destinations, integrated expeditions for apprenticeship programmes, leadership development and recovery and resilience programmes.

Overseas Expedition Example Programmes

An expedition is a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose such as exploration or research.

Recent mountaineering expeditions and high-altitude treks have included group trips to:

Everest Base Camp
The Himalaya Peaks Mera and Baruntse
The Ecuadorian peaks, Iliniza Norte, Cayambe and Cotopaxi

Our clients have included university groups, individuals, military, corporate and charitable organisations.

Our service includes:

Approved assessors who are DBS checked, qualified mountain leaders & first aiders
Full training day ahead of the expeditions to ensure great preparation
Assistance with route planning
On the ground supervision
Essential equipment
Expedition information pack
Risk assessment and insurance cover for expeditions
DBS checked, qualified first aiders and qualified mountain leaders

We can also provide qualified Mountain Leaders and nationally accredited DofE assessors to help support your existing DofE programmes if you require.

Overseas Expedition Example Programmes

Our charity expeditions offer a unique and exciting way for your supporters to raise funds for your chosen charity, leaving the organising and safety to us whilst you focus your time on raising important funds and working closely with the beneficiaries.

We have worked very successfully with a wide range of charities and disadvantaged groups delivering everything from big abseils to Himalayan expeditions. This experience has involved working closely with both organisations and participants to develop a bespoke expedition to fit the exact needs of the team.

For 10 years, we worked closely with the Royal British Legion and MoD to deliver the Battle Back Centre programme to thousands of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) service personnel/veterans and in 2018 we led a team to the Nepal Himalayas on a 4-week expedition trekking and mountaineering up to 6500metres. Those who took part were novices and the expedition was highly successful and an extremely positive experience for everyone involved.

Our school expeditions take the stress away from both the school and the parents/guardians by offering a highly professional, safe and positive experience for each young person ensuring they have a memorable and impactful experience with their friends, classmates and teachers.

Our leaders are professionals in the outdoors and expert at striking the right balance to ensure the best outcome. The team will be guided through all the necessary skills required to take part in the expedition. They will lead, support and mentor each young person whilst at the same time giving responsibility for tasks, helping them to grow their knowledge and confidence. Ultimately our aim is to inspire each young person to love the outdoors and adventure through taking part in a team expedition challenge and in doing so help them to broaden their knowledge, appreciate others and become more self-sufficient and resilient for the future.

Our veterans’ expeditions bring together likeminded people with shared past experiences ensuring a high level of trust and loyalty between expedition members and leaders as well as having a common sense of humour to make sure everyone has a great time together in an inspiring environment.

We are experts at working with the MoD and veterans, and several of our leaders are ex forces. We have unrivalled experience in organising and leading military adventurous training expeditions including to some of the world’s highest mountains. That experience has been significantly enhanced by more than a decade delivering the training programme at the Royal British Legions Battle Back Centre.

Past expeditions

Mera Peak Trekking and Climbing Expedition

In October and November 2018 our team led a 22-day trekking and climbing expedition in the Himalayas for the Royal British Legion; which involved a challenging circular trek and ascent of the significant Mera Peak at 6476 metres above sea level on Remembrance Sunday, marking the centenary of the end of the First World War. The view from the Mera Peak summit is one of the best in the Himalayas with a view of five of the world's six highest peaks. The team consisted of serving military wounded, injured and sick (WIS) personnel and veterans who took part in the expedition as part of their psychological and physical recovery. The expedition members were almost all novice mountaineers with little, or no expedition experience and we ran training preparation events in Scotland, North Wales and the Lake District which included physical preparation, technical mountain training and teambuilding.

Mera Peak is an ideal first Himalayan Peak for those with a good level of fitness and a keen sense of adventure. The mountain is a straightforward easy angled glacier ascent with a short steep rope length climb to gain the summit. This trek requires good teamwork and patience to overcome the obstacles involved which include an abseil and some sections of fixed ropes, all carefully safeguarded by the CGO team and our partner Sherpas.

Cotopaxi Mountaineering Expedition

In May and June 2014 our team led a mountaineering challenge in the Ecuadorian Andes for The Royal British Legion. The expedition aim was to climb five peaks culminating with the ascent of one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, Cotopaxi at 5,897 metres. The team who took part consisted of serving and new veteran soldiers, MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Mountaineering and representatives from the expedition key sponsors, Coventry Building Society.

The expedition was a demanding 18-day challenge of considerable difficulty operating at very high altitudes which tested the team to their limits. Whilst one of the peaks could not be attempted due to new snow depth and avalanche danger, the four remaining peaks saw success with team members on all summits including a very tough 10 hour ascent of the main objective of Cotopaxi. There was a great sense of camaraderie within the team and they worked superbly well together throughout the entire expedition experience. The main aim of the expedition was to raise awareness of The Royal British Legion’s Battle Back Centre at Lilleshall and the fantastic work that takes place there. In the process the team also raised over £7,000 in direct support of the Centre.

Everest Base Camp Expedition

In October 2009 our team led a 24-day expedition in the Himalayas. The team flew to Kathmandu where they undertook voluntary work with The Self-Help Group for Cerebral Palsy before completing a 16-day trek to the Everest Base Camp. The group continued to the summit of Kala Patthar which stands at 5,644 metres above sea level and from where Everest is visible.

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Why choose Carnegie Great outdoors

We are part of Leeds Beckett University with extensive experience working with external clients and groups
We hold Public Liability Insurance of £25,000,000
We provide all specialist outdoor activity equipment, which is thoroughly checked, cleaned, serviced and maintained by our team. We hold trade accounts with the leading outdoor equipment manufacturers and replace our activity equipment in line with manufacturer and National Governing Body Guidelines
We tailor our activities to meet your personal aims and objectives, or to fit the requirements of the group; meeting curriculum requirements, corporate learning aims, identified skill sets or learning objectives

All sessions are run by our friendly instructors who:

Hold specialist qualifications issued by the National Governing Body for each of the activities
Have excellent working knowledge of the activity locations
Are DBS enhanced checked
Hold a specialist 16-hour Outdoor Emergency First Aid qualification which is renewed every three years and covers the care of casualties in remote settings, in line with Government HSE regulations
Hold professional indemnity insurance
Have extensive experience working with a variety of client groups in the outdoors
Have a sound understanding of the outdoor sector including relevant legislation
Maintain a high standard of customer care