DISCLAIMER, WARNING AND ADVICE
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Many of the walks described on this blog are difficult walks, long and physically demanding for a fit and experienced party. Undertake them at your own risk.
If you use my timings as a guide, they were achieved by walk-fit 50-70 year olds. Take careful note of the walk Grading and its meaning.
ALL walks should be executed under the following conditions:
- Do not walk alone - party size should be a minimum of 4.
- Plan your walk carefully including additional exit routes. Do not plan a route beyond the physical capabilities of the party.
- Leave details, including party members' contact details, location where car parked and registration number, proposed route and estimated time of return, with a responsible person. Inform them of your safe return.
- Weather conditions can be extreme and can change rapidly. Consider postponing a walk if extreme cold or heat is forecast. Be prepared to be caught in extreme conditions.
- Always carry sufficient water and food, warm and protective clothing.
- Carry a first aid kit and know how to use it. Someone in the party should be First Aid trained.
- Carry an emergency kit including items such as matches, whistle, mirror, 'space' blanket, additional food, torch.
- Exercise prudent navigation and safety strategies - carry map and compass and know how to use them. Consider carrying a GPS. Consider carrying a PLB; or consider carrying a 3G or satellite mobile phone.
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Best of all, join the Canberra Bushwalking Club , or another walking club, and learn from the experts!
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