What is BEGs safety policy?
Safety is a top priority for BEG. We have an exemplary record: we have never had a serious incident in over fifty years of expeditioning – due to our careful planning and vetting procedures. All leaders and assistant leaders must have the rigorous Expedition First Aid qualification, recognised by the Mountain Leader Training Board, Royal Yachting Association, British Canoe Union, and others. This is must be renewed every 3 years. We carry extensive medical kits, which the leaders are fully trained to use. Some expeditions include doctors in the leader team. If you require hospitalisation then evacuation procedures exist, and are covered by insurance. All leaders are expert in the skills required for their expeditions, and many leaders have the Mountain Leader certificate. The Young Explorers Trust vets overseas expeditions, to ensure the safety and suitability of the expedition plans and the competence of the leader team. Prior to this, all expedition plans and leader teams are vetted
