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Tramping
Information.....
Please read the following information regarding our tramping trips.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask or contact us!
| Where to meet on
tramping days...... |
All trips start from Roselands Carpark,
Great South Road, Papakura unless otherwise stated. If in
doubt, contact the leader.
*Northbound trips, the leader may meet you 20 minutes later at
Recreation Ground Carpark, Great South
Road, School Corner, Papatoetoe. In this case, people
with cars please call at Roselands to collect anyone who may
need a ride.
NOTE: Trip transport is by car-pooling, at a set fare per
individual trip.
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| What to bring on
tramping days...... |
ALWAYS bring a small bag or pack containing:
*change of clothing, waterproof parka/raincoat, hat (for warmth
and shade!), pullover, boots, spare socks, slacks, over
trousers, whistle, small first aid kit, torch, lunch and a bit
extra, water bottle.
*This provides 24 hours survival if you unexpectedly have to
spend a night out.
A plastic bag to pop dirty gear in whilst travelling home is
often handy.
INSPECT YOUR PACK REGULARLY & REPLACE ITEMS REMOVED
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| Search and
rescue...... |
*Return times are always uncertain, do not give a definite time
you expect to be home. If you have an appointment, realise you
may not be able to keep it. Tell your parents or other
responsible person to ring either of the numbers below, TWO
HOURS AFTER SUNSET in the event of your non-arrival home after a
tramping trip:
MERV HOOD 09-292 4882 / DAVE
WILKINS 09-299 9346
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| Trip Grading...... |
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TRIP GRADING
Medium Plus / Hard
Medium
Light
Family
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APPROX. DURATION
6 hours and over
Up to 6 hours
Up to 4 hours
Usually 3-4 hours |
COMMENTS
For experienced trampers only; not necessarily
defined tracks or markers.
Usually marked or defined tracks. Varying gradients. Possible
stream bashing or bush crashing.
Over marked or benched tracks. For less experienced trampers or
for people who have limited time available.
On tracks. Available for all Club membership and their extended
families from children to grandparents. |
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| Gear to bring on
Day Tramps...... |
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DAY GEAR LIST
* Small pack, suitable footwear, lunch and
nibbles, full water bottle, rainwear, hat and gloves, thermal
blanket, small first aid kit and change of clothes. Everything
in your pack needs to be in a plastic bag/pack liner.
* If in doubt, ask the Trip Leader for advice on day, weekend or
longer trips.
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| Gear to bring on
Multi-day Tramps...... |
MULTI DAY GEAR LIST
* Some form of emergency shelter e.g. survival sheet, ground
sheet, fly sheet, sleeping bag cover, polythene sheeting or
tubing, tent or pack liner. if you use a plastic bag, pull this
over your body even if you are wearing wet clothes as the bag
will help to conserve body heat. Don’t cover your face with the
sheet while resting: it may restrict your breathing if you fall
asleep. A tough pack liner will keep your gear dry in any
situation and helps to keep your pack afloat in water. It can
also be used to make a signal, as markers when cut into strips.
* Firelighting equipment, including matches and firelighting aid
e.g. starter, candles, pieces of rubber, string soaked in wax.
Make sure your fire starter is one that will light even when
wet.
* Sharp knife.
* Whistle: Uses far less energy than shouting.
* Cord: 5 to 10 metres of light nylon cord. Use for (a) fishing
and (b) snares. As ordinary knots slip, tie them double.
* Fish hooks and line.
* Foil: Helps cook fish and meat quickly. Put behind a fire to
reflect the heat. Can be used for signalling, too, if kept
smooth, or folded into a cup.
* Paper / Pencil: If leaving where you are for any length of
time, leave a note saying what you intend to do (and don’t
change your mind).
* General : Your kit should contain packets of granulated fruit
juice, dehydrated soup and OXO cubes – for hot and cold drinks.
Barley sugars, coffee, sugar and salt.
* First Aid Kit and manual.
* It is recommended that for all trips, the NZ Mountain Safety
Council's pack liners be availed of. These are available at Pack
'n' Pedal, Kathmandu, and Simply Living.
To Download this list,
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