1. Proven adventure training programsEE was the first Australian adventure trekking company to have a dedicated, proven, hands on physical training program developed for both supervised and remote trekkers. Our 8 & 12 week training programs have prepared people for our adventures globally and are designed for each individual activity. Our training ensures participants are fully prepared for any trek. It includes complete schedules, constant reviews by our qualified trainers, access to our training DVD and group pack walks in commensurate environments on a regular basis in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Our supervised trekkers train 3 times a week under the observation of our trainers. Our remote trekkers train 5 days per week under the constant review of our trainers by reference to results based assessments, weekly telephone calls, access to DVD information and training schedules and group pack walks in commensurate environments to the adventure terrain on a weekly basis in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
2. EE trek staff are the best in the businessOnly the highest calibre people lead EE treks. All our trek leaders undergo a comprehensive and detailed training regime including a lengthy traineeship prior to leading any trek. EE staff are trained in handling difficult situations. EE was the first Australian adventure trekking company to extend the level of expertise of our personnel to include medical training as part of any induction into the company. EE was the first to set up a partnership with Wilderness Medical Trainers to customise our own medical training courses as part of our competency training.
3. Two EE trek personnel on every trekFrom conception EE was the first Australian adventure company to have two qualified trek personnel with every trek that undertakes an adventure with us. We always have a dedicated trek leader and a dedicated trek medic on our trips to ensure that our trekkers are in the safest position. Both leaders are trained wilderness/remote medics as a minimum and carry comprehensive first aid kits.
4. All EE treks are planned in the finest detailOn any adventure EE has considered and has access to :
- Risk management Plan
- Safety Plan
- Communication Plan
- Contingency Plan
- Evacuation Plan including detailed evacuation location plan
- Dedication Safety officer on call in Australia
- Dedication Safety officer on call in the country of the adventure
- Prevention Plan
5. All EE trekkers are covered by our comprehensive insuranceOur comprehensive insurance policy is the best available and means that our trekkers do not need to seek their own insurance. All EE trekkers are covered under our policy from once their deposit is paid.
6. Our communications are the best in the business. Since conception EE has ensured that our communications are the best of any trekking company. We have always carried Satellite phones, hand radios and have in addition utilised local communications networks in country to enable us to handle anything that occurs during an adventure.
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