Big Shakeout School of Adventure

The Alpkit Foundation run a packed programme with the School of Adventure, specialist courses with qualified instructors to either introduce you to new adventures or improve your skills.

Here's just a taste of some of the courses we have on offer, and we’ll be adding even more soon. If you’d like to be the first to hear about courses, sign up to our email list and stay in the loop.

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Mastering the Art of Navigation Mastering the Art of Navigation

Mastering the Art of Navigation

This course will teach you that the compass is actually a simple and invaluable piece of kit to make sure you always take the right path.
From €8,99
Weather Skills Workshop Weather Skills Workshop

Weather Skills Workshop

You'll learn about forecasting high winds, thunderstorms and inversions.
€15,00
Mini Adventurer Mini Adventurer

Mini Adventurer

Mini Adventurer is all about letting your kids free to tackle and overcome challenges by themselves.
€27,00
Wet and Wild Underground Wet and Wild Underground

Wet and Wild Underground

Full day subterranean trip which will involve walking, crawling and squeezing through one of the popular cave systems in Derbyshire
€27,00
Adrenaline Rush Adrenaline Rush

Adrenaline Rush

Low rope obstacle course and high rope protected climbing challenges. Scrambling up trees, over cargo nets and along balance beams.
€27,00
Trail Side Bike Maintenance Trail Side Bike Maintenance

Trail Side Bike Maintenance

Dont be caught out on the trails
Free
Guided Family Weaseling Walk Guided Family Weaseling Walk

Guided Family Weaseling Walk

Ever wanted to try caving but don't like the idea of getting cold and wet? Fancy combining the excitement ?
€27,00
Archery Tag Archery Tag

Archery Tag

Archery tag is an exciting combat game which combines elements of dodge ball with the timeless skill of archery.
€13,00

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Bikepacking Tarp Workshop Bikepacking Tarp Workshop

Bikepacking Tarp Workshop

Expert tarpologist delves into the world of lightweight shelter and helps simplify the potentially flappy, tangled world of tarps.
€34,99

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Ultralight Cooking For Bikepacking Ultralight Cooking For Bikepacking

Ultralight Cooking For Bikepacking

to make yourself something hot to eat or foregoing that all important morning brew.
€15,00
Bushcraft Skills Bushcraft Skills

Bushcraft Skills

Intro to core wilderness skills. Build confidence, spark curiosity, and give you a solid foundation for further adventure in the outdoors.
€13,00

Big Shakeout School of Adventure

The Big Shakeout Festival is in the perfect location to explore the Peak District on guided walks or rides. Or try instructor-led climbing and paddling courses too.

If you'd prefer to stay closer to camp, there's heaps of onsite sessions and workshops to learn, craft and forage. So take a deep dive into the School of Adventure!

Saturday

9:00am – 4:45pm
9am
10am
11am
12pm
1pm
2pm
3pm
4pm
Cave & Climb
Wet & Wild Underground
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
PM 1:00–4:00pm · ≈3hrs
Outdoor Rock Climbing Taster Day
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
Bike
Trail Side Bike Maintenance
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
PM 1:00–4:00pm · ≈3hrs
Run & Walk
Mastering The Art Of Navigation
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
PM 1:00–4:00pm · ≈3hrs
Guided Family Weaseling Walk
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
PM 1:00–4:00pm · ≈3hrs
Paddle
Hike & Plunge: Wild Swimming
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
PM 1:00–4:00pm · ≈3hrs
Adventure
Weather Skills Workshop
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
PM 1:00–4:00pm · ≈3hrs
Adrenaline Rush
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
PM 1:00–4:00pm · ≈3hrs
Mini Adventurer
9:00 –9:45am
11:30 –12:15pm
3:00 –3:45pm
Monsal Bike and Abseil
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
PM 1:00–4:00pm · ≈3hrs
Archery Tag
9:00 –10:00am
10:15 –11:15am
11:30 –12:30pm
1:15 –2:15pm
2:30 –3:30pm
3:45 –4:45pm
Bushcraft Skills
9:00 –10:00am
10:15 –11:15am
11:30 –12:30pm
1:15 –2:15pm
2:30 –3:30pm
3:45 –4:45pm

Sunday

9:00am – 1:30pm
9am
10am
11am
12pm
1pm
Cave & Climb
Wet & Wild Underground
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
Outdoor Rock Climbing Taster Day
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
Bike
Trail Side Bike Maintenance
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
Run & Walk
Guided Family Weaseling Walk
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
Paddle
Hike & Plunge: Wild Swimming
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
Adventure
Weather Skills Workshop
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
Adrenaline Rush
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
Mini Adventurer
10:00 –10:45am
12:30 –1:15pm
Monsal Bike and Abseil
AM 9:00–12:30 · ≈3.5hrs
Archery Tag
9:00 –10:00am
10:15 –11:15am
11:30 –12:30pm
Bushcraft Skills
9:00 –10:00am
10:15 –11:15am
11:30 –12:30pm

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