Intro Trip 2016

It will soon be the time for our annual Intro Trip for 2016!

It’s the trip for the newcomer to get a taste of the exciting stuff we do at MUMC. As a new MUMC member, you will get a chance to try out kayaking/rafting, canoe polo, bushwalking and rogaining (navigational sport).

Places are limited; this trip will accept 60 'first timers'.

Logistics:

Friday 18th March: drive up in pre-arranged car groups in the afternoon/evening, stopping along the way to get dinner.

Saturday 19th March: you are split into groups to rotate through 3 activities. There will be a morning and afternoon session on Saturday and a morning session on Sunday. You will try the sports on offer. All specialist gear for these activities will be provided, for example, PFD (personal floatation device aka life jacket), kayaks, maps and compasses…etc. Everyone will need to bring a daypack/ bag to carry wet weather gear, water and snacks.

Sunday 20th March: wake up to bacon and eggs before heading off to your last activity session. Pack up the camp around lunchtime and then make your way home, possibly stopping for dinner if you have pfaffed around for long enough.

Meals provided:

Saturday breakfast and dinner.

Sunday breakfast.

Special Dietary Requirements: it’s ok if you are vegetarian or vegan but if you are more specific than that we may refund you the food component of the trip so that you can self-cater.

The cost of this trip is $150, this covers

Specialist gear

Transport

Campsite fees

Meals mentioned above

Also a 2016 MUMC t-shirt Intro trip edition*!

Gear to bring:

Tent (can hire from club)

Sleeping bag and mat (can hire from club)

Clothes, including warm clothes and spares

Walking shoes

Shoes (no sandals please) for kayaking/rafting that can get wet and muddy and also stay on your feet in the river

Rain jacket

Bathers

Wetsuit (if you have one otherwise the club can provide these)

Thermals

Cutleries, a cup, and a bowl/plate-thins that you eat your food with- throw away paper plates, cups or plastic cutleris will NOT be provided.

Meals to bring:

Money for dinner on Friday night.

Saturday and Sunday Lunch.

Snacks.

Beverages (it’s ok to have a few drinks to relax after a long day of activities but beware that anyone who is still intoxicated WON’T be participating in ANY activities, that includes being hungover. Leader’s decision is final.)

While everything sounds awesome, there are a couple things that you need to know before sign up.

1. The trip meeting the Tuesday before is mandatory. It is when we sort out the car groups and camping gear hire. Anyone who doesn’t turn up will not be going. Therefore we will do a roll call.

2. The trip fills up very fast and full payment is required to secure your spot. This trip is non-refundable. Think about it before you pay.

3. You must have a MUMC Team App account

4. You must have an Australian mobile number and at least one local (within Australia) emergency contact number

5. Even though we provide life jackets for water sport, anyone who participates in water sports must be able to swim.

If you have any questions, please ask using Chat.