Full Activity Program
Activities encompass day hikes, walks, multi-day treks, kayaking, canoeing, cycling and social events.
Activities encompass day hikes, walks, multi-day treks, kayaking, canoeing, cycling and social events
View a short summary of upcoming club events below. To view a detailed description of events, members need to log in through the Member menu. If you are not a member, you can find out more about membership.
Current October 21st, 2019
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| Date/s | Activity Type | Name / Location | Grading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 26th - Sun 27th Oct | Multi-day Walk | Mt Remarkable | M M E Q |
| Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd Nov | Multi-day Walk | Fox Creek Trails (Cudlee Creek) - Sunset Dinner | S M E Q |
| Wed 6th Nov | Meeting | 7.30pm, North Adelaide Community Centre. Guest speaker is Ben Trewren on his Churchill Fellowship (notes from NZ, Switzerland, Canada and USA) | |
| Mon 11th - Sat 16th Nov | Multi-day Walk | Portland, Victoria. 550km SE of Adelaide | M E E |
| Wed 18th Dec | Meeting | 7.30pm, Christmas Social and Photo competition | |
| Tue 7th - Sat 18th Jan 2020 | Extended Walk | Kosciuszko NP and Jagungal Wilderness | M E M Q |
| Sun 9th - Sun 23rd Feb 2020 | Multi-day Walk | Vanishing Falls, Tassie SW Nat Park | M H H |
| Fri 21st Feb - Tue 10th Mar 2020 | Extended Walk | New Zealand Sth Is Back Country Huts | M M M Q |
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Activity
Details
Date
Sat 26/10 - Sun 27/10
Location
Mt Remarkable
Date
Sat 2/11 - Sun 3/11
Location
Fox Creek Trails (Cudlee Creek) - Sunset Dinner
Date
Wed 6/11
Location
7.30pm, North Adelaide Community Centre. Guest speaker is Ben Trewren on his Churchill Fellowship (notes from NZ, Switzerland, Canada and USA)
Activity Type
Date
Mon 11/11 - Sat 16/11
Location
Portland, Victoria. 550km SE of Adelaide
Date
Wed 18/12
Location
7.30pm, Christmas Social and Photo competition
Activity Type
Date
Tue 7/1 - Sat 18/1/20
Location
Kosciuszko NP and Jagungal Wilderness
Date
Sun 9/2 - Sun 23/2/20
Location
Vanishing Falls, Tassie SW Nat Park
Date
Fri 21/2 - Tue 10/3/20
Location
New Zealand Sth Is Back Country Huts
Grading System
| Daily Distance | Gradient | Terrain | Qualifying | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Short, 10km or less | E | Undulating | E | Track or open ground (4 kph+) | Q | Prospective Member can use towards qualifying for Full Membership |
| M | Medium, 10-20km | M | Steep | M | Medium scrub (2-4 kph) | ||
| L | Long, over 20km | H | Very steep or exposed | H | Heavy scrub/rock (0-2 kph) | ||
Q: Prospective Member can use towards qualifying for Full Membership
Distance and climb are approximate only based on the leaders best estimate.
Activity Types
| Activity Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Day Walk | Hike of 6-8 hours duration |
| Multi-day Walk | Hike over multiple days, carrying a pack with a tent, clothing, food and water (weighing around 18 kg for a weekend walk), and camping overnight |
| Extended Walk | Longer multi-day walk, around 5-10 days |
| Wednesday Walk | A day walk of usually 3 to 4 hours duration running year-round. Between November and March these walks start at 8:30am. Between April and October they start at 9:30am. A walk will be cancelled if the forecast temperature for Adelaide is 34 degC or higher |
| Cycle | Single or multi-day bicycle ride |
| Kayak/Canoe | Single or multi-day kayak or canoe trip |
| Training Walk | |
| New Members Weekend | Open to new and recently joined members, covering the basics of bushwalking including gear, clothing, food and basic navigation |
| Conservation Project | |
| Social | |
| Meeting | 1st Wednesday of the month, includes a guest speaker. More info about meetings |
| Annual General Meeting |
| Activity Type | Description | Activity Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Walk | Hike of 6-8 hours duration | Multi-day Walk | Hike over multiple days, carrying a pack with a tent, clothing, food and water (weighing around 18 kg for a weekend walk), and camping overnight |
| Extended Walk | Longer multi-day walk, around 5-10 days | Wednesday Walk | A day walk of usually 3 to 4 hours duration running year-round. Between November and March these walks start at 8:30am. Between April and October they start at 9:30am. A walk will be cancelled if the forecast temperature for Adelaide is 34 degC or higher |
| Cycle | Single or multi-day bicycle ride | Kayak/Canoe | Single or multi-day kayak or canoe trip |
| Training Walk | New Members Weekend | Open to new and recently joined members, covering the basics of bushwalking including gear, clothing, food and basic navigation | |
| Conservation Project | Social | ||
| Meeting | 1st Wednesday of the month, includes a guest speaker. | Meeting | 1st Wednesday of the month, includes a guest speaker. |
| Annual General Meeting |