Objectives
To become familiar with a new area
To improve navigation skills
To generally have a relaxing time while others are studying for exams
Location
We will walk from the end of Leitches Road on Friday night to the Leitches Clearing Hut.
The walk takes a couple of hours.
We will need to have some tents/flies in case the hut is full.
There is zero cell phone coverage in the area.
Times
Depart Aberdeen Hall Friday 7.00pm.
Arrive back at Hamilton Sunday 4.00pm. Variations of arrival time back in Hamilton to be notified by each YSAR member to their parent by phone or txt.
Travel Pickup Places
Were residence: 6.30pm
Aberdeen School: 7.00pm
Hillcrest Caltex: 7.20pm
Food and Equipment
Bring your own food and cooking equipment for the weekend.
Bring your compass plus tent or fly plus some spending money for a BigAz icecream at the Big Apple on the way home.
Be prepared for wet weather
The Program
A variety of activity options will be available for the rest of the day including swimming
Warnings
Sunburn can easily occur even when overcast