RULES OF CONDUCT ON TRIPS

•  Party members accept that they will be responsible for their own decisions on the risks they are prepared to take on Waimea Tramping Club outings, and for ensuring that they, and young people in their care, have the fitness, level of skill and competence required to cope with those risks.

•  Subject to the above rule, party members are expected to accept the guidance and direction of the Leader.

•  The Committee has the right to terminate membership for serious breaches of the Club Rules or Constitution.

•  Each party member is responsible for their own provisions, equipment, and survival gear.

•  It is essential to wear clothing and footwear suitable for the terrain. Check out the Gear List page on the club website for further details.  

•  Make sure you carry your own First Aid Kit, any personal medication you may need, and advise the Leader of relevant medical issues.

•  Stay with the group by keeping the person behind you in sight. If you need to stop or leave the track for a toilet break or any other reason, tell someone and take your pack with you.

•  No smoking, firearms or dogs. 

•  Use toilets, or bury wastes in a hole well away from waterways, tracks and huts.

•  Pack out all rubbish, and keep streams and lakes clean.

•  Take care with fires.

•  Protect plants and animals, and respect New Zealand's cultural hreitage.

•  Be considerate of others.

•  Enjoy your walk!