A Scout volunteer recently sent 20 young people out on a long walk. The goal was simple: give them real independence. This includes the time to navigate, make decisions, and figure things out for themselves. "Having the trackers meant we could be confident that we knew where they were," they told us. "The maps are absolutely perfect. You can see all the routes and quickly reach and intervene if you need to." The leaders did need to intervene at some points. A couple of groups

As educators and expedition leaders responsible for Duke of Edinburgh Award programs, we constantly walk a tightrope: nurturing student independence while ensuring their safety in remote environments. The DofE Award is fundamentally about developing self-reliance, resilience, and teamwork through genuine challenge. Students navigate unfamiliar terrain, make decisions, and solve problems together—all essential experiences for their growth. Yet this independence creates inheren

For years, the "waiting game" was just part of the job description for expedition instructors. It meant freezing on mountaintops based on rough estimations, or sitting in a field wondering if a group was tenå minutes away or two hours off-course. "You used to be running around like a headless chicken," explains Matt from Karos Adventure. "You’re trying to put yourself in the mindset of a fourteen-year-old, guessing where they might have turned wrong." But for Matt and his col

Last week at Bett 2026 in London, TrackTrail® won the Safeguarding Solutions Award. The Bett Awards are part of the world's largest education technology show, produced in association with BESA. For those unfamiliar with the event, a Bett Award is recognised across the education sector as a mark of excellence in EdTech. We were up against strong competition from other types of safeguarding solutions like CPOMS, NetSupport, and Blackout Education. What set TrackTrail® apart was