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Trip Grading

Factors such as type of terrain, prevailing weather conditions, general party fitness (a party is as fast as its slowest member), and leadership, never repeat themselves in an identical fashion so times are estimates only.

L	Lunch	Cafe or picnic, sometimes with a short walk afterwards. Wednesdays only.
R	Ramble	Around 2 to 3 hours, at a very leisurely pace.
E	Easy	Around 4 hours, pace slower than Easy Medium.
EM	Easy Medium	Around 5 to 6 hours per day, pace slower than Medium.
M	Medium	Around 6 to 7 hours per day, 'standard pace'.
MF	Medium Fit	Around 8 hours per day, faster, more challenging than Medium.
F	Fit	Over 8 hours per day, faster, more challenging than Medium Fit.

Family		Suitable for school age family members with parents.
Preschool		Suitable for preschool children in buggies.
Instruction		Instruction such as Bushcraft or Alpine instruction
Lodge		Trips based on lodge accommodation. Can have different grades of trip at the same time.
Ski		Board, ski, and snow trips, often based at Tararua Lodge
Alpine		Alpine climbing trips generally involve 8hr+ days and require AIC skills or equivalent experience. Where a number is given, this is the grade of the climb using the Mt Cook system. Contact the leader for advice on experience and skills required.
Rock		Rock climbing trips require rope and belaying skills and experience. Where a grade is given this is the Ewbank grade. Contact the leader for advice on experience and skills required.
Cycle		Cycle trip grades use the Kennett Bros grading system
WP	Work party	An opportunity to help work on and maintain the clubs facilities

Trip grades are a guide only, for a better idea of any trip pace please discuss with the leader. For example, a medium party travelling faster and longer than an easy party may cover up to twice the distance or height of the easy party.

Weekend Gear

Clothing

Do NOT bring cotton clothing (leave cotton clothing at home!)

synthetic shirt/polypropylene or wool/merino singlet
bushshirt/polar fleece jacket/wool jersey
quick drying shorts
underclothes
two pairs wool/polypropylene socks
boots
gaiters
handkerchief

Storm clothing

Waterproof parka and windproof overtrousers
wool/synthetic mittens
balaclava/hat

Change of clothing

polypropylene/wool top
polypropylene/wool long johns
socks
underclothes
hut footwear

Sleeping gear

groundsheet
sleeping mat
sleeping bag and liner

Other gear

GPS device, compass and Topo maps of the area, track description
Personal Locator Beacon (available on loan from the gear room)
Headlight or torch, with spare batteries, (and spare bulb if applicable)
personal first aid, first aid manual, or Red Cross First Aid phone app
DoC hut tickets/annual pass(approve sites)
toilet paper
insect repellent
whistle
matches in waterproof container, or lighter
candle, or led lantern
1 litre of water
camera, spare camera battery
antihistamine tablets
water purification tablets
small towel
sunhat
sunblock
sunglasses
togs
toilet gear
stove and fuel
billy, billy cleaner
pot mitt or billy handler
tent, poles, pegs
fly
poles and pegs

Line pack with large plastic survival bag to keep all gear dry, or use smaller waterproof bags.

Snow, Winter, and Alpine conditions

additional top layer and longs, socks
overmitts
snow goggles
crampons and ice-axe (check with trip leader)

Extra pack weight approximately 3 kg.

Overdue Trips

Note to parents, relatives or friends of members on club trips: Should a party be late in returning, please do not worry unduly as this happens often and there are probably good reasons for their delay. If you are in doubt please contact the Chief Guide, a Tramping Organiser or the President.

Safety

Plan your trip thoroughly

register and email your trip intentions using the Outdoors Intentions Form with a responsible person
- the route you intend to take
- the party size, and experience level of the group
- time and place of return

Carry sufficient clothing, equipment, food, and water
- take appropriate clothing: wool or polypropylene next to the skin, two pairs of socks at all times to avoid blisters, sunhat, parka with a hood, overtrousers.
- take appropriate equipment: boots with good tread, small rubbish bag, comfortable pack with a pack liner and a pack cover.
- take a tent fly, first aid items and extra food in case of emergencies
- take navigation equipment and know how to use it: map and compass AND offline maps on your GPS phone app or a dedicated GPS unit.
Carry a means of emergency communication
- take a personal locator beacon (PLB) or InReach, it is good practice to ensure there are at least two PLB on a trip.
- Consider also taking an InReach or satellite phone.
  A communication device is necessary in the outdoors where cell phone reception may be limited or unavailable. Emergency communication devices can be hired at minimal cost or purchased.
Check the weather forecast
- monitor the weather in the days before you leave
- continually monitor the weather conditions during the trip
Check the track and hut conditions
- check with the Department of Conservation, locals, local tramping clubs, Regional Authorities, or District Councils
Beware of rivers - if in doubt DO NOT CROSS
- know when, where, and how to cross
- attend a river safety course before you go
Prepare for emergencies
- when things go wrong, use the STOP model for making decisions:
Stop, take a breath, sit down, and remain calm
Think, look around you, listen, brainstorm options
Observe what is around you, evaluate the potential consequences
Plan what to do what is necessary to keep alive, then act. Water, shelter, warmth, and the will to survive are the essential elements to your survival, but if in doubt stay put.

Incidents and Accidents

If a club trip is involved in or with an incident or accident, please contact the President as in incident review may be required. The President may request a written report of the circumstances and actions taken for circulation to the Incident Review Committee. Any 111 call or PLB activation must be reported to the President. A fatality on a trip must be reported to the President at the earliest opportunity.

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