Ideas
I am absolutely new and got no idea what trips the club currently runs, so may duplicate on whats already in the list, but thought best to list them:
- Introductory adventure trips for newbies. Overnight with the aim to introduce new members to camping, basic navigational skills, a bit of exploration (bush bashing), maybe some easy rock climbing/bouldering, first aid and long day walks with a small pack. It will be best to have more than 2 nights, so target Easter Break. Note this will be a quick intro, so as to motivate ppl to join the ‘Craft’ sessions later on to gain more skills. Good advertisement option ;)
- Include some cycle touring, and "easy" MTB trips for those who want to get a field for it.
- Include some caving trips if we got the skills/equipment
- Include rogaining trips and joining rogaining competitions
- Do you have a “craft’ session for outdoor first aid/survival? It is critical to educate new members on the basics of outdoor first aid and survival techniques and basic/mandatory equipment. It also encourages them to gain more skills.
- I imagine that Rockcraft, includes SRT. Do we run advance courses? Do we have a separate Abseiling course, or is this inclusive?
Leading trips
I will be keen to assist with leading trips. I got a fair amount of experience bushwalking, orientaring, cycling and caving, incl leading trips. I will need some assistance with local names and routes and club’s procedures and rules. I’ll prefer to lead intermediate and introductory trips :)