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Wed 18 Sep 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Posted by Rhea H on Thu, 22 Aug 2024
Leaders: Rhea H, Riley C
Standard: Everyone welcome
Meeting: No meeting


One of our sponsors Paddy Pallin is running an information night for those of you keen to do more overnight hikes and enhance your skills...

If you're interested, here's the ticket link. It will cost $10 and all proceeds go towards charity.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/paddy-pallin-melbourne-experience-series-intro-to-multi-day-hiking-tickets-989766126127?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Here is the description:

TLDR - You love heading out on overnight hikes, and now you're ready for the next big leap in your hiking journey. Come and discover the joys of Multi-Day hiking and hit the trail in no time!

Embarking on a multi-day hiking adventure is an epic and rewarding experience, but knowing where to start can be challenging. If you’re planning your first multi-day hike, stepping into the unknown can feel daunting. If you’ve tackled a few overnight hikes, you might be looking for ways to enhance your setup for a longer trek. We’re here to help!

Getting into multi-day hiking can feel overwhelming at first. With countless opinions on the best practices and gear, figuring out how to approach your first extended hike can be confusing. That’s why our expert team is here, to share straightforward tips to help you perfect your setup, so you can hit the trail with confidence in no time.

In this session, we'll cover:

- What essential multi-day gear should you take with you

- Safety considerations to keep in mind that are specific to multi-day hiking

- How to calculate distances for each day

- When to implement emergency protocols and how to handle communication

- Some great first multi-day hiking options around Victoria.

We'll also have some examples of multi-day hiking set ups (packed and unpacked) including all the gear and essentials you will need for your next trip.

"Prizes? Giveaways? Did I hear you correctly?!"

Absolutely! We'll have some giveaways from our brand partners.

Let me or Riley know if you have any questions!


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