Bushwalking Planning Document

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1 Overview Name of walk Details Comments Distance (km) 74 km Duration (days) 5-7 days Plan for 7 Altitude Consideration Yes XNo Line or loop Map reference(s) Line Cradle Mountain 1:100,000 If yes include acclimatisation plan into itinerary below. Trek Leader Bruce Trek Master Chris G For longer treks and/or large groups(8+) a leader and master will be Proposed dates Total Number of Trekkers 1 July July 2013 Ten appointed. Refer to detailed itinerary below Level of Difficulty Medium to hard A subjective assessment but always calculated on the basis of the least experienced group member Hazards Weather. Refer to Risk Management below. Emergency contact Name: Lynda Dunkley Number: Objectives 1. Walk an iconic track 2. Expand our cold weather experience/challenging environment 3. Maintain momentum between Annapurna and Kilimanjaro GPS Start S E, (Ronny Creek) Finish S E (Cynthia Bay) Emergency Pickup

2 (Key) Equipment Needed Tent Cold weather clothing Footwear (specialist) EPIRB Clothing Water Yes, in case huts are not accessible Overpants and fleece jacket. Include cold wx beanie. Thermals. NO denim. Yes hiking boots Yes hire Include gaiters and thermals Available on the track Is there local potable or treatable water? Or is all water carried in? Preparation Required Cold wx considerations See above Fitness training regime Preparation req. Weight of pack Not above 20kg considerations Experienced/inexperienced Some experience req. e.g. 20kg limit Communications EPIRB Required? Yes No UHF Yes No Proposed channel and 20 and 18 fallback channel UHF Batteries Phone coverage Yes No Administration Parents/friends notified Yes No Required Permission slips signed Not negotiable for y.o trekkers Police advice? Yes No Required National Parks Advised Yes No Required Permits secured Yes No Not required Planning document posted Yes to website? Medical information sheet Yes No Form included below submitted Risk release submitted Yes No Form included below

3 Logistics Transport to start point Transport from finish point Accommodation Fires/Fuel stove only? Other Car from Devonport to Ronny Bus to be booked Huts on track. Tents at St Clair Fuel stoves only Other Any cultural considerations? Sacred sites, sections of track to avoid etc?

4 State of track Risk Management Considerations Well marked Known track hazards Potential track hazards Water crossings. Hypothermia Snow and ice Review First Aid competencies in group Weather Bushfire briefing Escape and alternate routes on track All leaders current FA. One leader remote area first aid Last month of autumn. Expect and plan for worst case sub zero temperatures Unlikely at this time of year but safety briefing regardless No alternates Hypothermia major concern and issue to be considered/monitored Leader and master daily review forward or reverse contingency Snake bite Unlikely due to season Trek as if present Spider bite Unlikely due to season Other animal including stock Drinking water/water purification Known medical conditions in the group Dehydration Sunburn Nil Water requires boiling TBA As with Nepal, potential dehydration at low temperatures Prepare against Altitude management Water crossings Bridge/swing bridge safety n/a Potential hazard. Fast rising creeks after rain. None care as for Nepal Local communities Nil Outside Australia Vehicles/vehicle security Nil Outside Australia Accommodation Hut management briefing. Tents as Security of equipment Spiritual/cultural Local emergency contact details backup Not an issue on track. Vigilance on ferry Various aboriginal sites briefed separately TBA

5 Detailed Itinerary D -3 D -2 Depart Sydney evening D -1 Arrive Melbourne Depart MLB 1930 Final gear check prior to departure 27 th June Tasmania Ferry D (Start walk) Arrive Devonport 0600 Drive to Start Point Ronny Creek to Waterfall Hut 29 th D+1 Waterfall Hut to Windemere Hut D+2 Windemere Hut to Pelion Hut D+3 Pelion Hut to Kia Ora Hut D+4 Kia Ora Hut to Windy Ridge Hut D+5 Windy Ridge Hut to Narcissus Hut D+6 Narcissus Hut to Cynthia Bay D+7 Cynthia Bay to Devonport D+8 1+D 30 th June June 1 st July (Monday) 2 nd July (Tuesday) 3 rd July (Wednesday) 4 th July (Thursday) Sections of the track will be condensed

6 D Append as necessary Map Sections for Each Day D+ 1

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