NEWCASTLE BUSHWALKING CLUB INC.
CAUTIONS
Activities
Briefing: Helpful information about pending activities is given at the prior
Club meeting. As activities are graded for their level of difficulty, regular participants
have the opportunity to progress, if they wish, from the leisurely to
full-blown feats of endurance. Summary details are published in the Club
magazine where further information may also be contained in a prospectus.
Participants need
to ensure that they are suitably prepared for the activity being undertaken. It
is the responsibility of intending walkers to contact the leader beforehand to
confirm departure details, the conditions expected and the equipment and
clothing required.
Weather is an
unpredictable element as activities are placed on the program well in advance.
Generally an event will proceed despite uncomfortable weather conditions but
when there is a real danger posed by fire, flood or lack of water the leader
may cancel the event or adopt a contingency plan.
Potential
Hazards, Please Note Carefully: Club activities are intended to challenge and
may have associated risks. As activities take place in remote areas it is rare
that expert medical help is close at hand. An existing medical condition could
be worsened by a Club activity and participants should seek advice to address
that concern to their satisfaction.
Exposure,
dehydration, snakes, ticks, leeches, stinging plants, blisters and accidental
injuries are possibilities. Intending participants should acquaint themselves
with these risks and make a value judgement whether or not to take part. They
always take part as volunteers and make a personal value judgement whether or
not to participate.
Weather
Links
New South Wales &
Australian Capital Territory Weather and Warnings
Indian Ocean 12Z MSL Analysis Chart
Medical
Links
Australian
Spider and Insect Bites
Fire
Warning Links