Frequently Asked Question

Don’t worry! Getting slightly off route can happen during an expedition, and it is an opportunity to use the navigation skills you have learnt during your training.

If you realise that you are no longer on your planned route:

• Stay together as a group and don’t split up.
• Check your map and compass to work out where you are.
• If you can safely identify where you came from, retrace your steps until you reach a known point or your planned route.
• Use your navigation skills to work out your location and find your way back to the route.
• If you are unable to establish where you are or need assistance, contact the JLGB team using the emergency phone provided to your group.

Every group also has a GPS tracker, which allows our expedition team to see your location and provide assistance if necessary. If a group needs help, our team will be able to locate you and come to assist.

Our experienced expedition team is always monitoring the groups and is there to support you if you need us. We have never lost a group!