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Research the route: Identify track names, exit points, and markers. Use official sources for accurate details on difficulty, length, and elevation. Consider risks like cliffs, water crossings, or wildlife, and match the trail to your group’s fitness and experience. Be realistic about your abilities.
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Check weather and alerts, and be prepared to adapt. Pack essentials like navigation tools, first aid, food, water, layers, a whistle, and a headlamp. Carry a PLB or satellite device. Share your plans and have a backup plan for emergencies.
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Stay on marked trails, avoid trail-braiding, and follow Leave No Trace principles by packing out rubbish, protecting wildlife, and minimizing your impact. Observe wildlife from a distance, secure food, and know how to handle encounters.
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Hike with a buddy for safety and support, pack an emergency kit with first aid, medications, and snake bandages, and ensure someone knows first aid. Dress in layers, stay hydrated, and turn back if needed, prioritising safety over goals.
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Monitor trail conditions, weather, supplies, and your group’s well-being. Know your limits and adapt to challenges. Take breaks, stay nourished, and hydrated to maintain energy, and be prepared with a plan if lost or in need of assistance.
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Reflect on your experience, build skills through courses and practice, and gain confidence by joining clubs or volunteering. Connect with others for support and enjoy the journey in nature!
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