Walkers will need to have a basic level of fitness.
All walks are graded for their distance, difficulty (graded from 1-10) and track conditions (graded from 1-10).
|
Distance
(per day)
|
Hills
(difficulty)
|
Track
|
| S=SHORT Under 10km | 1-3=EASY Suitable for beginners | 1-3 Graded open terrain -well formed tracks/paths |
| M=MEDIUM 10-15km | 4-7=MEDIUM Reasonable fitness required | 4-7 Bush - Minor scrub, some rock hoping and scrambling |
| L=LONG 15-20km | 8-10=HARD Strenuous, fit walkers ONLY | 8-10 Bush - Thick scrub, major rock hopping and scrambling and the use of hands |
| XL=EXTRA LONG Over 20km |
For example a walk might have the grading: L-5-4, this would it was a long walk between 15 and 20 km long with medium hills and minor scrub with some rock hoping and scrambling possibly off track, requiring a reasonable level of fitness to complete.
Whether you are fit enough to complete a walk should be carefully considered beforehand in consultation with the walk leader if necessary.
Please note that ultimately the walk leader has the final say as to whether you can participate in the walk.
What's in my daypack?
The
list below is considered essential no matter how short the walk or prevailing
weather conditions.
| Waterproof parka | Must have a hood and be completely waterproof and windproof. Gortex or Japara are recommended, poncho's are OK. | ||
| Food | Easily digested food is best, always carry some quick energy food such as dried fruit, chocolate, sweets etc. Sandwiches or biscuits are fine, place them in a plastic container to avoid squashed sangers | ||
| Liquid | Varies with each individual but at least 1 litre for a cool day and 2-3 litres for a hot day. All water on track should be considered contaminated. A small flask is useful for a hot drink if its cold | ||
| Shirt or jumper | Warm and long sleeved, woollen or modern fibrepile (polar fleece) are both suitable | ||
| Hat | Wide brimmed for sun protection (to cover ears and back of neck) | ||
| Whistle | Whistle on cord | ||
| First Aid Kit | Personal modification plus band aids, headache/pain tablets (paracetamol), knee or ankle bandage if suspect plus a triangular bandage | ||
| Insect repellent | Roll on best or spray (high DEET level good for removing leaches!) | ||
| Sunscreen | SPF 30 plus recommended, also include lip block stick | ||
| Contact details | Old film container containing: details of contacts, medical conditions, medication details, car rego details, DOB, blood group etc. | ||
|
The following are optional extras but the clothing/survival items (column 1) are highly recommended
|
Waterproof
pants Gloves Beanie or balaclava l Scarf Survival bag (blanket) Toilet paper |
Compass Maps Matches Nylon cord Pocket knife Torch Trowel |
Camera Binoculars Notebook and pencil Plastic to sit on Mobile phone Cyalume stick Trowel |
The Koonung Bushwalking Club has Combined General Liability Insurance in conjunction with Bushwalking Australia, Bushwalking Victoria, and other bushwalking clubs with the Sydney company:
Marsh
Pty Ltd, P O Box H176, Australia Square, NSW 1215.
Claims should be made by contacting Fred Grima, Client Service Consultant.
fred.grima@marsh.com Tel: (02) 9761 7328 Fax: (02) 9761 7333
PLEASE
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