Guidelines for Hillwalkers
The following guidelines are intended to ensure that all the members of Clonmel Peaks Mountaineering Club enjoy their time in the mountains while respecting the safety of their fellow walkers, looking after the environment and respecting the rights of land owners on whose land we walk, not as a right but with their goodwill.
Peaks Mountaineering Club in conjunction with the Mountaineering Ireland (M.I.) recognizes that mountaineering and climbing are activities which carry a risk of personal injury or death. Participants should be aware of and accept there are risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
Guidelines for Walkers
Each member is insured under the MI insurance. Full details can be had from the MI (01 6251115 in www.mountaineering.ie). To participate in any club activity you must be a member of the club or carry MI insurance either personally or through membership of another affiliated club.
Essential Equipment for Mountain Walking
1. Quality walking boots with good ankle support. Remember you will not be allowed on a club walk without proper boots. NO BOOTS – NO WALK.
2. Waterproof jacket and trousers.
3. Warm clothing, including hat and gloves
4. Proper outdoor trousers. NO JEANS.
5. Additional warm clothing.
6. Sufficient food and water for the duration of the walk.
7. Facemask, hand sanitizer and a pair of disposable gloves.
Additional Items Recommended
1. Map and compass, with the ability to use them.
2. Head torch with spare battery and bulbs.
3. Whistle.
4. First Aid Kit.
5. Survival Bag.
6. Emergency high energy food.
7. Extra clothing in case of emergency.
8. Mobile phone (coverage may be poor in mountain areas).
Club leaders may refuse to take anyone who is not properly equipped or who, in the leader's opinion is unfit for the walk planned.
Weather
Mountains are colder, wetter and far windier than lowlands. Temperatures drop by 1ºc for every 150 meters climbed. So the top of Galtee Mor will be 6ºc colder then when you met in the car park. This variance could be even greater with wind chill.
Safety on the Walk
You are primarily responsible for your own safety in the mountains. Remember, you are on a club walk and therefore you have a responsibility not to endanger the group in any way. By adhering to and following basic guidelines you will minimise risk to yourself and the group and add to everybody's enjoyment.
Respect the Mountains
1. Leave no litter behind, even biodegradable items like banana skins and teabags take years to disappear and are litter in themselves.
2. Avoid taking dogs on the mountain at all times
3. Leave cairns as they are. Old cairns may be of archaeological importance and creating new ones may confuse some walkers.
4. Do not disturb or damage plants, birds or animals.
5. Do not interfere with livestock, crops or other property.
6. Leave gates as you find then and do not damage fences or walls.
7. Do not block or obstruct entrances when parking.
8. Remember that somebody owns or has rights over the land on which we walk, and often this land is their livelihood. We walk with the goodwill of landowners; please respect their property and their goodwill.
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Peaks Mountaineering Club in conjunction with the Mountaineering Ireland (M.I.) recognizes that mountaineering and climbing are activities which carry a risk of personal injury or death. Participants should be aware of and accept there are risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
Guidelines for Walkers
- Walkers, you should arrive fully prepared with the correct gear for a full day on the mountains. Hillwalking Boots, Warm Clothes, Gloves, Cap and Raingear.
- A small rucksack will be required to carry some extra clothing, some food and drinks, a small First Aid Kit and mobile phone. A head torch is also advised, particularly during the Winter months.
- We need be aware that the walk leaders are offering their service on a voluntary basis and the Club is very grateful to them for doing this. The leader’s decisions on the day should be respected.
- You should only do a walk if you feel that you have the appropriate level of fitness. An individual’s lack of fitness during a walk can have safety implications for the whole group.
- You are responsible for your own medical needs. Please inform the walk leader of any medical condition that he/she should be aware of.
- Walkers are reminded that hillwalking can be dangerous and may result in personal injury. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
- If for any reason you need to break away from the group,e.g. a toilet stop, you must inform the leader or co leader.
- New walkers must make contact with the walk leader a few days before the walk
Each member is insured under the MI insurance. Full details can be had from the MI (01 6251115 in www.mountaineering.ie). To participate in any club activity you must be a member of the club or carry MI insurance either personally or through membership of another affiliated club.
Essential Equipment for Mountain Walking
1. Quality walking boots with good ankle support. Remember you will not be allowed on a club walk without proper boots. NO BOOTS – NO WALK.
2. Waterproof jacket and trousers.
3. Warm clothing, including hat and gloves
4. Proper outdoor trousers. NO JEANS.
5. Additional warm clothing.
6. Sufficient food and water for the duration of the walk.
7. Facemask, hand sanitizer and a pair of disposable gloves.
Additional Items Recommended
1. Map and compass, with the ability to use them.
2. Head torch with spare battery and bulbs.
3. Whistle.
4. First Aid Kit.
5. Survival Bag.
6. Emergency high energy food.
7. Extra clothing in case of emergency.
8. Mobile phone (coverage may be poor in mountain areas).
Club leaders may refuse to take anyone who is not properly equipped or who, in the leader's opinion is unfit for the walk planned.
Weather
Mountains are colder, wetter and far windier than lowlands. Temperatures drop by 1ºc for every 150 meters climbed. So the top of Galtee Mor will be 6ºc colder then when you met in the car park. This variance could be even greater with wind chill.
Safety on the Walk
You are primarily responsible for your own safety in the mountains. Remember, you are on a club walk and therefore you have a responsibility not to endanger the group in any way. By adhering to and following basic guidelines you will minimise risk to yourself and the group and add to everybody's enjoyment.
Respect the Mountains
1. Leave no litter behind, even biodegradable items like banana skins and teabags take years to disappear and are litter in themselves.
2. Avoid taking dogs on the mountain at all times
3. Leave cairns as they are. Old cairns may be of archaeological importance and creating new ones may confuse some walkers.
4. Do not disturb or damage plants, birds or animals.
5. Do not interfere with livestock, crops or other property.
6. Leave gates as you find then and do not damage fences or walls.
7. Do not block or obstruct entrances when parking.
8. Remember that somebody owns or has rights over the land on which we walk, and often this land is their livelihood. We walk with the goodwill of landowners; please respect their property and their goodwill.
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