Outdoor Activity Club Auckland Inc.
Activity Gradings
- THESE ACTIVITY GRADINGS ARE GUIDELINES ONLY.
- THE DESCRIPTION IN THE NEWSLETTER NEEDS TO INDICATE ANY DIFFICULTIES, SUCH AS HILLS, STEPS, OR SLIPPERY TRACKS
- CONTACT THE TRIP ORGANISER FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS.
- THE TRIP LEADER HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY PARTICIPANT ON THE GROUNDS OF FITNESS
GUIDELINES ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLE BELOW
TRAMPS | ||||
| LENGTH | TRACKS | SURFACE | SPEED |
Easy | 2-3 hours | Well formed | Mostly even | Steady |
Moderate | 3-5 hours | Marked | Some uneven | Good pace |
Strenuous | 5-7 hours | Some unmarked | Uneven | Fast pace |
WALKS: | ||||
| LENGTH | TRACKS | SURFACE | SPEED |
Easy | 1-2 hours | Paved | Even | Slow |
Moderate | 2-3 hours | Formed | Some uneven | Steady pace |
Strenuous | 3-5 hours | Some unformed | Uneven | Fast Pace |
Suggested Basic First Aid Kit
Bandages | Tweezers |
Sticking plaster | Antiseptic cream |
Insect repellent | Paracetamol |
Safety Pins | Antihistamine |
Scissors | Personal Medication |
Sterile dressings |
Suggested Gear
THE REQUIRED GEAR LISTS ARE GUIDELINES ONLY.
CONTACT THE TRIP ORGANISER FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS.
The hire of GPS is recommended on serious tramping activities.
Hire costs are shared by the participants.
Tramping | Walking |
Good strong boots/shoes | Appropriate Footwear |
Sun Hat | Sun Hat |
Sun block | Sun block |
Raincoat | Raincoat |
First Aid Kit | First Aid Kit |
Water | Water |
Snacks | Snacks |
Medication (if required) | Medication (if required) |
Pen/pencil | Pen/pencil |
Mobile ‘phone (reception limited) | Mobile ‘phone |
GPS (see below) |
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