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Stride for Adventure

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Course information and notes from the guides.

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Please read all this information before you attend a Stride Navigation Workshop.

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Being safe and having fun in the outdoors starts with good planning and preparation. Contact us if you have any questions or are unsure about any of the information.

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General

Thank you for booking your Stride Navigation Workshop, we are really looking forward to seeing you soon.

 

Although some of your workshop may be indoors the majority of the course takes place entirely outdoors. 

 

There will be a toilet if we are indoors and when we are outdoors there will be plenty of discreet stops along the way. Please bring a compostable nappy sac so that you can dispose of your toilet paper later.

 

Fuel is key for warmth and energy so bring suitable food and water to keep you going.

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Safety

By attending you are confirming that you are in good health and fitness, and further acknowledge that our Navigation Workshop will take place in hill walking, mountain and hiking terrain. If you have not already informed us of any medical conditions or injuries in the booking form, please drop us a quick email. This does not limit you from attending but allows us to prepare for your individual needs.

 

All activity in the outdoors presents some level of danger; walkers must exercise due care and attention for their own safety and due consideration for the safety of others. We carry appropriate public liability and professional indemnity insurance for the activity. Walkers are advised to ensure they have adequate personal accident insurance if they require that cover.

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What to wear and bring.

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Use the check list below to ensure you have everything. Check the weather forecast too!

 

Required

  • Compass Silva 3 or 4.

  • OSI Sheet 56 (1:50,000). *

  • Any 1:25,000 maps of Wicklow that you already have.

  • Mobile Phone

  • Downloaded navigational apps onto your phone, such as Hiiker, Outdoor Active or AllTrails.

*For courses outside Wicklow please bring OSI map 1:50,000 +/or 1:25,000 for the Specific Range. 

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  • Walking boots: waterproof. No runners.

  • Hiking socks.

  • Wicking base layer: synthetic or wool.

  • Hiking trousers/leggings: synthetic or wool.

  • Warm mid layer: synthetic or wool, plus a spare layer.

  • Rain jacket & pants: waterproof, preferably breathable.

  • Warm hat.

  • Gloves.

  • Buff.

  • Water bottle: at least 1 litre of water.

  • Food: enough for day/night on the hill plus extra just in case.

  • Snacks.

  • Head torch: fresh & spare batteries.

  • Rucksack liner.

  • Rucksack 25-35 l: to carry it all.

  • SPF/Sunblock F50.

  • Sun glasses/hat.

  • Any personal medication etc. that you require.

 

No cotton, jeans or runners:

Cotton absorbs rain & perspiration. The cotton layer loses any ability to keep you warm and instead you keep it warm. That can lead to hypothermia. 

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Recommended

  • Insect repellent – in case we ARE the snack!

  • Walking poles.

  • Personal first aid kit.

  • Group shelter if you have one.

  • Spare change of clothes and footwear in the car.

  • Notepad and pen.

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