Preparing for a Regal Hike: ensure safety for your extended trekking weekend
In the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand, winter brings a unique charm to the mountains and trails. However, it also necessitates extra planning and precautions for trampers and hikers. The New Zealand Land Safety Code provides valuable advice to ensure a safe and enjoyable outdoor adventure.
According to the Code, it's essential to choose the right trip based on one's skills, understand the weather, and pack warm clothes, extra food, and an emergency communication device. It's also crucial to tell a trusted friend the trip details and take a distress beacon. Understanding one's capabilities and having a 'plan B' if something changes, such as the weather, is vital.
Data from the Department of Conservation reveals that King's Birthday Weekend has the highest number of injuries and rescues for hikers and climbers. To help navigate this busy period, resources like the 'Ready Set Go' video series and the Plan My Walk app can be invaluable. The Plan My Walk app offers the most applicable weather forecast for each track, helps find the right track for abilities, checks for track alerts, displays MetService weather warnings, and suggests a gear list.
The video series, MSC x Macpac How-To videos, offers expert tips on layering, gear care, packing, and fitting a pack. The series emphasizes being ready for shorter days, any weather, and anything.
During winter, common injuries include slips, trips, falls, and getting lost in the dark. The risk of hypothermia is increased due to cooler temperatures and winter weather. To combat this, packing warm layered clothing, a rain jacket, a warm hat and gloves, a head torch, and an appropriate emergency communication device is essential.
For more information, contact MSC Communications Advisor Rebekah Wilson at rebekah.wilson@our website. Remember, winter has already arrived for many of Aotearoa's mountains, requiring extra planning for colder weather, potential snow, and shorter daylight.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure a safe and enjoyable winter tramping and hiking experience in New Zealand. Happy adventures!
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