Simon Coombes

[Laura Wills @MrsWills_DHSB]

Beautiful last evening beside Loughrigg Tarn for all of our UK Gold DofE teams @DHSBoys

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

@MrsWills_DHSB @DHSBoys Great news! Congratulations all round!

[Laura Wills @MrsWills_DHSB]

All teams successfully completed their Gold DofE expeditions! Congratulations to them all. Great attitude throughout @dhsboys

[Laura Wills @MrsWills_DHSB]

One of our Gold walking teams has reached Grasmere, still going strong @DHSBoys

[Laura Wills @MrsWills_DHSB]

Both walking and walk/canoe Gold DofE teams are doing well. Day 2, at Coniston water. @DHSBoys

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

For completeness here is a little more day 4.

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

We have begun the last day of the trek. Heading down near the gorge we visited yesterday. @dhsboys Gold DoE

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

Finished! An amazing 4 days 😀 @dhsboys Gold DoE

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

Day 3 Excursion from Emstrur to the Gorge on the Markarfljot. A dizzying declavity made by the forces of Iceland. @dhsboys DoE Gold

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

And finally camped at Hvanngil, which not surprisingly is stunning! What a day! @dhsboys Gold DoE

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

Trek day 3. Teams out across the surface of another world! @dhsboys Gold DoE

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

And the staff enjoying the same volcanic plain. So different from what we have experienced so far! @dhsboys

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

The teams are off on Day 3. From Hvanngil to Emstrur. The early mist had cleared and there are blue skies! For now... @dhsboys Gold DoE

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

Day 3 Laugavegur dawns misty and still. So quiet, only the sound of Golden Plovers up the valley. @dhsboys Gold DoE

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

Day 2 part 2. Into the glacier! @DHSBoys Gold DoE

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

Day 2 part 3. Through astonishing terrain and then into green mountains. Several rivers to cross. @dhsboys Gold DoE

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

Day 2 of the laugevedar trek. Across black sand and icy valleys.... @dhsboys DoE Gold

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

Off on Day 2. A wet night but dry morning. Communal breakfast in the hut and off into the wilds! @DHSBoys DoE Gold.

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

A few views from day 1 of the Iceland Trek. @dhsboys Gold DoE

[Simon Coombes @SimonCoombes]

All teams camped at Hrafntinnuske. A very special place. Black rock, white snow and steam from the vents! @dhsboys Gold DoE