Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland
inc. (BOSQ)
GPO Box 1274 Brisbane
Qld 4001 Ph. 0411 307 171
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"About Walks and what to take"
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Types of walks:
.
The club
provides a wide range of activities, walks and socials.
.
|
D/W |
Day Walk |
TRN |
Training |
X/T |
Extended Trip |
|
O/N |
Overnighter |
SOC |
Social |
FMR |
Federation Mountain Rescue Event |
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B/C |
Base Camp |
T/W |
Through Walk |
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Walks Grading:
Walks vary
in difficulty and cater for a range of abilities. We try to ensure that at least
one walk per month (often the second weekend after the meeting) is suitable for
beginners. We also encourage new members
to try several easier walks before attempting harder trips.
The club uses a grading system for all
it's walks and Participants should ensure a walk is within their capabilities by
referring to the following grades.
|
Distance |
Terrain |
Fitness |
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S |
Short. Under 10 klm per day |
1-3 |
Graded or open terrain. |
1-3 |
Easy. Suitable for beginners |
|
M |
Medium. 10-15 klm per day |
4-5 |
Bush or minor scrub, off track, rainforest, rock
or creek hopping, minor scrambling. |
4-5 |
Medium. Reasonable fitness required. |
|
L |
Long. 15-20 klm per day |
6-7 |
Bush as above plus thick scrub. Major rock
scrambling using hands. |
6-7 |
As above plus agility required. |
|
X |
Extra Long. Over 20 klm per day |
8-10 |
As above plus rope and technical ability required |
8-10 |
Hard. Strenuous. Fit walkers only |
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N.B. If an outing is considered particularly hard,
please don't be offended if some trip leaders refuse nominations from
newer members, since it is necessary for trip leaders to be confident
about the abilities of party members.
Trip costs:
Passengers share driver petrol costs. Petrol costs
for each trip are usually advised in the previous month's newsletter.
National Park and forestry camping fees also apply for overnight trips.
On some trips it is necessary to pay these fees at the time of
nomination. |
Responsility:
Club
activities are a co-operative effort, and participants take responsibility for
their own safety just as they would on privately organised trips. All
members and visitors take part in activities at their own risk, and need to use
care, common sense and judgement.
1. Be 10-15minuntes early and consider
others waiting for you to turn up. If you are unable to attend for some
unforeseen reason, please telephone the Leader and cancel your nomination as
soon as possible.
2. All reasonable directions by the
Trip Leader should be followed. If you wish to leave the main party, it is
common courtesy to explain and seek the Leader's
agreement.
The motto if you carry it in, you can
carry it out applies
to all areas we visit, all containers
and packaging should always be carried out. Fruit such as oranges are nice to
eat on a walk but their peels take a very long time to decompose and therefore
should be carried back.
Minimum Impact Bushwalking:
Our general aim is to leave the areas
we visit undisturbed, as close to their pristine condition as possible.
Take nothing but photographs -----
leave nothing but footprints.
"What gear do I need to take on a walk or camp"
Each walker
should
be relatively self-sufficient, without relying
unduly on others in the party.
Day walks
Some of the
following
additional
items
could also be considered for Day
Walks.
Walking
Pole, First aid kit, torch, whistle, pen and paper, matches
or lighter,
map and compass in a waterproof map
case or clear plastic bag, GPS or Mobile, Ultra-light emergency (space) blanket,
Spare bootlaces.
Some ideas for a First Aid Kit.
Handkerchief
First Aid leaflet or booklet that gives a quick guide for handling injuries or
emergencies,
Disposable latex gloves,
Mini resuscitation shield,
Tweezers.
Additional gear for basecamps
For a through walk in SE
Queensland, the following items
should be
added:
Tent, groundsheet and sleeping mat if
camping
Stove and fuel
An extended supply of food (about 700g
per person per day)
Water disinfection tablets or filter
A change of clothes,
Footwear for when walking boots are
removed
Hexamine
tablets or rubber bands for emergency fire
lighting, Perhaps an Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
All rubbish, food scraps, containers
and packaging should always be carried out with you and taken home or to a
council provided disposal bin.
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