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Over fifty major expeditions to four continents in the last twenty years.

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About Leading Edge Expeditions

Leading Edge (Dorset Expeditionary Society) is a Registered Charity, established in 1985, which exists to promote adventure and challenge for young people, not for profit.

What makes us different?

  • The Leaders are all very well trained volunteers.
  • Expedition fees are wholly inclusive; there are no hidden extras.
  • These include a “Selection” course, training, insurance, flights and airport taxes, overland transport, hotels, food, medical supplies, climbing permits, guides, specialist equipment, canoes, rafts, mountain bikes (except where stated), administration and membership of the Dorset Expeditionary Society.
  • Expedition teams are selected at a “Selection Weekend”, so you will be joining a unique team. Youngsters cannot buy their way onto the expedition.
  • The groups are recruited nationally and are not based on one school, college or university. You will meet young people from right across the United Kingdom.
  • We are committed to empowering young leaders, and to this end sponsor our members through training courses.
  • We are committed to supporting successful young expeditioners in running their own Peer Group expeditions.
  • Our members receive a regular newsletter, and we hold a number of social events and exciting activities within the UK