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Trekking - Getting Started
The idea of this section is
to welcome new comers into our trekking programs with a brief summery of what is
required to get you off on the right foot.
What actually is
trekking?
The word trek or trekking can mean different things to different people.
Generally it involves walking with a backpack in some kind of a wilderness or
off-the-beaten-track type areas. Trekking is often a form of exploration on foot
where the participant is part of a group or team. The group trekker sets out to
follow a predetermined course of tracks or negotiable routes with the object of
the game being to safely and successfully complete a pre determined circuit or
arrive at a specific destination. For this reason some degree of navigational
skill is required on the part of the participant. The length of a trek can be
anywhere from a couple of hours to days weeks or even month. The word 'trekking'
is a fairly general term but related disciplines include; hiking, bushwalking,
tramping, hill walking and backpacking. For the sake of simplicity, this website
uses the more general term of 'trekking' where possible.
An experienced trekker is a
person with a superior level of fitness and the necessary skills, confidence and
ability to operate comfortably in a remote and often rugged outdoor environment.
Getting started
Trekking is an activity that you can start with only a minimal of gear and
experience. If you have a National Park nearby, you have the perfect place to
start. Most National Parks have walking tracks suitable for both beginners and
experienced trekkers. It's just a matter of choosing a walk that you're
comfortable with and as Nike would say, Just do it!
Get to know your own ability
Start off with a short walk on a well defined track early in the day. This will
give you a chance to gauge your performance and bird watching. It is tempting
for an enthusiastic beginner to go that bit further too late in the day. If you
leave no room for error you could find yourself in trouble very quickly. Always
be observant of landmarks that you may need to refer back to if you become
disoriented. If the track you have chosen is short and well defined you will
have a much better chance of reorienting yourself. Before heading out evaluate
the prevailing weather conditions and take the appropriate clothing and water
for the conditions.
The next level
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level of knowledge, fitness and skill. This is particularly important if you
eventually plan to trek on multi-day adventures. |
