Disclaimer

All outdoor activities involve risk. The club has many experienced members and a wealth of knowledge but risk always exist. Leaders are human like everyone else so remember that trip participants are ultimately responsible for their own safety. We take an emegency locator beacon on those trips that we feel warrant it, but ultimately you are responsoble for your own safety.

Protocol

If wanting to go on a trip always phone the trip leader. Petrol fare should be paid to the driver. Those walking ahead should wait at any path junctions for the group to catch up.

Trip Grades

Trip Grading is given as a GUIDE only. Weather and track conditions can make the going harder. New members should start on easier trips to enable them to assess their own fitness / confidence. If in doubt about a trip, contact the trip leader, there may be both an easy and a more difficult trip running at the same time. Trip leaders have the authority to exclude members from trips if the trip grade is considered unsuitable.

code	grade	length	description
E	Easy	3-4 hrs	Suitable for a family trip
EM	Easy-Moderate	3-6 hrs	Suitable for older children. Requires average fitness.
M	Moderate	5-7 hrs	Average fitness and reasonable health. Some experience needed.
H	Hard	7-9 hrs	Tiring. Need above average fitness and health.

What to Bring

on Day Trips (suggestions)

day pack with plastic liner
parka
overtrousers
woollen jumper or poly fleece top
wear shorts
long johns or thermal leggings
hat (fleece or sun hat)
gloves
sunscreen
sun lotion
lunch, drink thermos and some extra food
insect repellent
torch (with spare batteries)
toilet paper
personal medication
small first aid kit
comfortable boots or sturdy footwear should be worn with woollen socks
change of clothes (to be left in the car)
camera
walking pole