The 2021 season has started. Trips are already nearly full. Book now.
How to Apply
Step 1 - Complete an application form
In your application form you introduce yourself and provide necessary information to enable your application to proceed. You can indicate what trip you want to come on and on what date, and order maps and compasses.
Step 2 - Check your email
When I receive your application I will contact you by email and answer any questions you may have, and will attach an invoice for the trip you are booking onto plus any map and compass orders. I may need to ask you a few more questions before issuing your invoice.
Step 3 - Pay your invoice
Your booking is not confirmed until your payment has been received. If left unpaid, your place on the trip could be taken by someone else.
Once paid, your booking is confirmed. You will receive a confirmation email and an information pack with everything you need to know to prepare and attend the weekend.
Step 4 - Complete a medical form
This can be done any time before the trip but is mandatory. Ideally you would do this soon after your application. Please don't leave this until last minute. The form is required for your safety on the trip.
Step 5 - Read the Risk Assessment
It is important that you understand the risks involved in a wilderness hike. The risk assessment document explains the risks and measures that will be taken to minimize those risks. Please read this document.
Step 6 - Complete a Waiver Form
This can be done any time before the trip but is mandatory. It is to make sure you are aware of the risks and have accepted them and confirm that you still want to come.
You're all set!
Pack your bags, get ready for an adventure and a fantastic learning opportunity!
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled by me
If cancelled by me you will receive a full refund.
If cancelled by you with more than 2 weeks notice
You will receive a refund for any map and compass orders plus 50% of the course fee.
If cancelled by you with less than 2 weeks notice
You will receive a refund for any map and compass orders but the course fee will be forfeited
COVID related cancellations
A COVID related cancellation is no different from any other cancellation and so the above cancellation policy applies. For example:
If I am unable to operate the trip due to restrictions, national park closures or lockdowns, or needing to self isolate then this is considered cancellation by me and you will receive a full refund.
If the trip is able to proceed but you can’t come due to you needing to self isolate, you having symptoms or not being able to travel due to restrictions or contact tracing or whatever then this is considered cancellation by you and you will forfeit some or all of the course fee depending on the amount of notice given as indicated above.
Transfers
Your booking is for the trip on the dates specified. If you want to transfer your booking to a different date then this can be done for a $30 transfer fee provided that:
- Your request for transfer is made at least 2 weeks prior to the original trip start date.
- There are vacancies on the trip date that you want to transfer to.
- I am able to fill your place on the trip that you transferred from with another applicant from a waitlist.
If any of the above 3 points are not met then your transfer will be treated as a cancellation plus a new booking and the cancellation policy applies.
Exemptions may be made and leniency offered under certain circumstances, such as you requiring a transfer due to COVID related considerations.
If I initiate the transfer by making an approach to you to change to a different date, then there is no transfer fee, in such circumstances the transfer will be done free of charge.