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School ski trips to Morzine

A few thoughts from Montagne Verte’s AGM

We had a great evening at Montagne Verte AGM last night. For those of you who don’t know, they are a local non-profit environmental organisation here in Morzine. I stumbled…
New promo video

New promo video

Here is the first draft of our new promo video which was shot this summer. We’re pretty pleased with it but we’re going to making a few tweaks over the…
a hike to swizerland

A hike to Switerland

A hike to Switzerland The hike to Switzerland is a favourite for many pupils. It’s also the most challenging for many. The hike is the ideal distance and gradient to…
One step at a time

One step at a time

One step at a time Hard work, perseverance, team work and a ‘one step at a time’ mentality is what got this groups of students to the top of the…
Teachers on school trips

Teachers on Trips

We caught some teachers enjoying themselves this summer… Hanging out with each other Relaxing in kayaks Posing for photos And taking well deserved breaks
Adventure Notebooks

Adventure Notebooks

Getting more from Adventure Each pupil gets an Adventure Notebook during our trips. They are for them to write down their thoughts, ideas and reflections on the various topics we…
Kings Hall Morzine trip (1)

What the pupils say

Adventure, cultural visits & French language We are chuffed to read what these pupils had to say about their trip with us. King’s Hall pupils did a week of adventure…
Free range parenting

‘Let them be kids!’

‘Let them be kids!’ Is ‘free-range’ parenting the key to healthier, happier children? This article prompted thoughts. It’s a tough but important balance between providing high quality, safe, organised outdoor…
Surrey Hills Wildlife Safari

Surrey Hills Wildlife Safari

Surrey wildlife experts gives our pupils a day to remember As part of our UK-based Adventure Education Courses we managed to secure old friend and conservationist Ross Packman from The…
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6. More adventure in a school ski trip?

Injecting outdoor pursuits into winter View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alpine Adventure Education (@beventuresome_trips) Audio Only Version You can see more video updates HERE
Innovate or hibernate

5. Innovate or Hibernate?

A pondering in COVID times View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alpine Adventure Education (@beventuresome_trips) Audio only version You can see all video more video updates HERE
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4. Save Outdoor Education

Why the outdoor residential sector is so vulnerable View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alpine Adventure Education (@beventuresome_trips) Audio only version You can see all video more…
injecting adventure back into skiing

2. Injecting adventure into skiing

Let’s focus on a positive situation in the Alps – the ideal environment to learn to ski tour. My previous ski experience has all been on week long ‘activity holidays’…
1. Brexit and COVID collide – Leading up to December 31st 2020

1. Brexit and COVID collide – 31/12/20

I hope this to be a regular feed of updates on the trials and tribulations of running BeVenturesome. This first video looks very briefly at how these 2 crazy events…
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Leading Team Building

Leading Team Building Days We were pretty chuffed to launch our new Team Building days this September. Each day followed our theme of Leadership and Followership with each pupils working through…