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1. PLEASE REMEMBER to carry protective clothing at all times as weather conditions can change rapidly, especially in the mountains. Carry drinking water and lunch plus extra food in case of an emergency. Wear sturdy footwear.
2. WALKS LEADERS reserve the right to change the walk route on the day depending on prevailing conditions and altered circumstances. Members and visitors must check with the walk leader that their fitness and experience suit the walk. A walk leader can refuse permission for any person to take part in his/her activity.
3. WALK GRADING
Grade 2
No bushwalking experience required. The track is hardened or compacted surface and may
have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km.
Grade 3
Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended.
Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.
Grade 4
Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep.
Directional signage may be limited.
Grade 5
Very experienced bushwalkers with specialized skills, including navigation and emergency
first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more
than 20km.
4. ASSEMBLY POINT for walks on this program will be at the TUMUT VISITORS INFORMATION CENTRE, Snowy Mountains Highway (shown in the attachment as TIC). Start times vary to suit travel distances.
5. FIRST AID KITS are the responsibility of each walker however the walk’s leader will be carrying an emergency one.
MEMEBERSHIP SUBS due at AGM in August each year. Subs are $40.00 per year - (6 month membership $20)
NON MEMBERSHIP – new walkers are most welcome to come along and enjoy the day at a charge of $5. After 3 walks it is expected that a person becomes a full financial member. Children under the age of 16 are not charged but must be under the supervision of a responsible paying adult.
NOTICE TO ALL WALKERS: It is a condition of participation that all walkers do so at their own risk. The Tumut and District Bushwalkers Inc and any activity leader or co-ordinator will not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to any participant how so ever any loss, damage or injury may arise or be caused.
2. WALKS LEADERS reserve the right to change the walk route on the day depending on prevailing conditions and altered circumstances. Members and visitors must check with the walk leader that their fitness and experience suit the walk. A walk leader can refuse permission for any person to take part in his/her activity.
3. WALK GRADING
Grade 2
No bushwalking experience required. The track is hardened or compacted surface and may
have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km.
Grade 3
Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended.
Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.
Grade 4
Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep.
Directional signage may be limited.
Grade 5
Very experienced bushwalkers with specialized skills, including navigation and emergency
first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more
than 20km.
4. ASSEMBLY POINT for walks on this program will be at the TUMUT VISITORS INFORMATION CENTRE, Snowy Mountains Highway (shown in the attachment as TIC). Start times vary to suit travel distances.
5. FIRST AID KITS are the responsibility of each walker however the walk’s leader will be carrying an emergency one.
MEMEBERSHIP SUBS due at AGM in August each year. Subs are $40.00 per year - (6 month membership $20)
NON MEMBERSHIP – new walkers are most welcome to come along and enjoy the day at a charge of $5. After 3 walks it is expected that a person becomes a full financial member. Children under the age of 16 are not charged but must be under the supervision of a responsible paying adult.
NOTICE TO ALL WALKERS: It is a condition of participation that all walkers do so at their own risk. The Tumut and District Bushwalkers Inc and any activity leader or co-ordinator will not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to any participant how so ever any loss, damage or injury may arise or be caused.