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Cheshire amateur rambling Club |
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On all our weekend walks the following is necessary for each person: - Walking boots, suitable clothing (not jeans) including waterproof jacket and trousers, rucksack and if you normally use them walking poles. - Full water bottle and/or thermos flask, adequate for your walk. - Extra clothing dependent on weather. - Food, unless the walk information indicates that there will be facilities on the way - Emergency rations. - Any medicines you might need.
For walks in the winter (i.e. November and February) or our May and September walks if high mountains are included add: - a torch and spare batteries. - a whistle. - additional warm clothing, including hat and gloves. - high-energy rations such as mint cake, chocolate, dried fruit.
The leader of the walk should ensure that the following are taken on the walk although he/she may delegate other members to carry: - Map, compass and navigation equipment - A survival bag (CARC has purchased two * 5 survival bags c/o Secretary) - Mobile phone - A first aid kit (CARC has purchased one c/o Treasurer) The walk leader will normally give a short briefing prior to the walk and ensure that other members with leader experience have maps and understand the walk planned.
Guidelines for leaders are given on the Ramblers website: Along with more detailed health and safety guidelines: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/practical/safety.htm#General
Members are responsible for their own safety and ensuring that any guests they invite are aware of these guidelines. |
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SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT gUIDELINES |
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Trial of 5 man emergency shelter whilst on walk near Ludlow—February 2010 |