Preparing for Your Terrific Stroll

Preparing for Your Terrific Stroll - What's Next?

Embarking on the Great Walk is an exciting adventure, but proper preparation is key to ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey. Here's a guide to help you get ready for this incredible trek.

Firstly, it's essential to familiarise yourself with the basics of navigation, emergency, and survival skills. The MSC skills page offers valuable insights into communication devices, first aid, and essential items for your pack. You can learn more about navigation here, and find information about emergency and survival skills here.

When it comes to gear, Plan My Walk is an invaluable resource. This tool allows you to create a customisable gear list for an overnight tramp, as well as writing trip notes and sharing documents with your group. It can also provide inspiration for training tracks, making it easier to prepare for your adventure.

Training is another crucial aspect of your preparation. Winter is an appropriate time to start training, with longer walks and introducing more weight into your backpack gradually. Don't forget to practice packing gear during your training sessions, and use a pack, even if it's lighter than the actual one you'll be using on the Great Walk.

Local tracks can be used for training, providing a great opportunity to familiarise yourself with the terrain and test your equipment before the big day. Remember, breaking in new boots is important to allow them to adjust to your feet.

Preparing the right skills can lead to a successful and enjoyable outdoor adventure. Familiarise yourself with the essential items to have in your pack for emergency and survival situations. Check the condition of all gear before the tramp, repairing or replacing anything that is not in working order. A video on how to pack for a tramp can be found here.

Lastly, making the Great Walk a shared challenge among your tramping group can make the experience even more enjoyable. Share your plans with your group using Plan My Walk, and consider creating a trip plan together.

Early preparations for summer are necessary for the Great Walk. The search results do not provide information regarding the exact timing of the Great Walks to which you have registered, so be sure to check the DOC website for up-to-date information.

With the right preparation, the Great Walk is an unforgettable experience. Embrace the journey, and enjoy your adventure!