Before
joining the Perth Bushwalkers Club Inc it is necessary
to complete an introductory walk.
The leader of each introductory
walk does his or her best to ensure that the walk is as
close as possible to a typical club event, and participants
have a pleasant walk through the bush, and talk briefly
about specific aspects of bushwalking in Western Australia
with the Perth Bushwalkers Club Inc. Bushwalking etiquette
and safety requirements are covered.
Introductory walks ensure
that all members have a known minimum standard of fitness
and bushwalking competence, and are an important part
of the Club’s risk management strategy.
The introductory walk
is a full day event, starting at 8:00am for an 8:30am
departure, and arriving back in Perth at about 5.00pm.
The walk is over varied terrain - some track walking and
some cross country walking - and is about 15 kilometres
long. Usually there is a vertical component of about 300
metres, although this can change with each walk. No previous
bushwalking experience is needed, but a reasonable level
of fitness is expected. Experienced bushwalkers will be
given an opportunity to share their expertise with the
rest of the group if they wish.
The
cost of the introductory walk is $5.00 per person and
prospective participants should carry additional money
to pay their share in any transport costs they incur,
and money for coffe or a drink as most walking parties
celebrate their success afterwards at a convenient spot.
Once the introductory walk is completed the participant
is entitled to apply for Club membership.
The annual subscription
for Perth Bushwalkers Club Inc. is $30 for members who
take their monthly newsletter by email and $47 for those
who require a mailed hard copy of the newsletter. There
are no further Club fees for activities except those that
might be specifically incurred for transport , accommodation,
equipment hire or meals.
If, after completing
the introductory walk, you are undecided about progressing
membership, you are allowed to attend three Club activities
within the 12 months ending June, as a visitor, while
retaining the option to join.
It is essential to book
with the Introductory Walks coordinator before participating
in the walk as numbers are strictly controlled for safety
reasons.
Contact: The Introductory
Walks Coordinator:
info@perthbushwalkers.asn.au or phone (08) 9487 7990
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