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Kapiti Thursday Walkers:-

Guidelines

General:

The Kapiti Thursday walking group is an informal group – anyone welcome (just turn up on the day) but no dogs please. The schedule of walks gives the start for the walk and an indication of its nature. Walkers take part entirely at their own risk. They are expected to take responsibility for their own safety and to carry with them any necessary emergency medications or first aid supplies.

The walking schedule is made up by members of the group who take no responsibility for others taking part. Walks are always within the Kapiti Coast District extending from Paekakariki in the south to Otaki in the north and last for about two hours. Occasionally walks will extend into the lower bush tracks but many of our walks are confined to urban areas.

Difficulty of Walks:

Where the designated walk is in steep terrain, normally an alternative ‘easier’ walk is provided for those who feel less able. Likewise on some walks the group may split into ‘fast’ & ‘slow’ groups.

Leaders:

At the start of each walk someone will be designated as ‘leader’ and another as ‘tail-end-Charlie’. When the ‘leader’ makes a change of direction or where there are alternative routes, the ‘leader’ is to ensure that the ‘tail-end-Charlie’ is aware of this and knows which way to go. Where there are alternative ‘steep’ & ‘easy’, or ‘fast’ & ‘slow’ groups, a ‘leader’ and a ‘tail-end-Charlie’ will be designated for each group. The leader of any group will count those who start in that group and make sure all those finish. Anyone who drops out part way must inform the ‘leader’ or ‘tail-end-Charlie’.

Walking on Roads:

When walking on roads, where provided, footpaths are to be used. Where there is no footpath walkers are to stay on the right-hand side of the road to face oncoming traffic, except around blind corners where the outside shoulder of the road may be used.

Emergency Communication:

At the start of the walk those with cell-phones will be identified, so they can contact outside help should an emergency arise.

Car Pooling:

The group encourages car-pooling – please make your own arrangements with other walkers.

Contact with the Walking Group:

Contact the walking group by email kapitithursdaywalkers@gmail.com - catch up with the latest at:- www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitithursdaywalkers

Last Revised: May 2011