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What should we plan for?
Duration- how long will we be out in an environment
Food and water- understanding how long we are going for and seeing how much we need to pack so no over packing
Hazards- things that could cause harm wildlife, sun, slippery rocks, rip current etc.
Equipment- the equipment is determined by what you are doing
Weather- plan for the future weather, light waterproof layer and thermals even though you think you may not need them
Route plan- knowing where you’re going and how to get there
Campsite- booking
Access to help\ mobile coverage
Minimal impact strategies
Risks
Understanding the risks before you go aims to prevent the bad stuff from happening
Hiking trip some risks could be:
Why do we need to plan?
planning for a trip not only minimises our impact on the environment (minimal impact) but also minimises risks/chance for something to go wrong by understanding hazards, weather, environment, activity and duration, etc.
Risk
Dehydration
sunburn
Uneven surfaces
wildlife
Hazard
Not enough water/ sun/ hot day
no sunscreen
Sprain/ strains/ breaks
wildlife attack
minimalisation
wear hats, water filter
apply before leaving
wear appropriate foot wear and aware of surroundings
Leave wildlife alone
I have chosen to hike the Northen Grampians Peak Trail i will go at the end of Autumn to spring season so it will not be freezing cold but some nice weather. I will be leaving during september to November in spring so the weather will be quite nice. I will be camping at borough huts for 3 days and 2 nights, I will be taking a car as my transport. The price for a tent pad for a 3-day/2-night hike is $100.80 ($50.40 p/person for two people sharing). That's roughly $50 per night ($25 p/person if sharing) in camping fees for these unique, well-equipped hike-in campgrounds, since its me and an adult the full fee is $100.80. I will pack 1-2 literes of water per person and filling foods that are light to carry eg i will pack Mil-Spec Ration Packs (MRE) Meals Ready To Eat. These contain 1 of each of the following: breakfast, lunch, dinner, plastic spoon and antiseptic wipes, it also includes 3 different snacks, 3 condiments and 1 tea and 1 coffe. Mil-spec ration pack x2 + 1-2 litres of water p/person + 3-day/2-night hike = $192.3.
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