Venturers will be having an overnight hike in the Central Coast! This hike is short and easy, and will be a good introduction/skill-builder to overnight hiking. 

When: Meet/Pick up at the HALL at 8am Friday 02/01 - 6pm Saturday 03/01

Where: Ourimbah Valley - Somersby to Cherry Lane

Transport: Driven by leaders (TBC, depending on attendance)

Bring:

• Clothing:
  • PANTS - IF YOU DON’T HAVE LONG PANTS ON THE DAY YOU AREN’T HIKING
  • Pants, not sweats
  • Comfortable clothes to hike in
  • Socks - above ankle height socks bc there may be leeches, and bring spares
  • Rain jacket
  • Hiking boots - preferable ankle height
  • If unavailable, bring shoes with good grip
  • Thermals/extra clothes for sleeping
  • Spare clothes
• Equipment:
  • Hiking bag
  • Sleeping bag, mat, liner (optional
  • Tent – you can bring your own or arrange to share load with a buddy/buddies
  • Small pillow (optional)
  • Towel + toiletries
  • Torch/ head torch
  • Portable charger 
  • Tissues
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Insect repellent 
  • Personal first aid kit (optional)
  • Food and water
  • Water bottles/bladder
  • Minimum 2L water, and 2.5L carryable (bring an extra empty bottle or something
  • Camping stove + lighter
  • Mess kit + tea towel
  • BYO breakfast during morning
  • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner during hike
  • Emergency meal
  • SNacks