Dickey Flat Camp 5 - 15th to 17th May 2009
Objective
To refine navigation skills, especially using compasses and reading maps.
To become familiar with the track network in the Karangahake area
Location
We will be based on private property at Dickey Flat (GR 2753389,6414459) which is at the end of Dickey Flat Road.
There are limited facilities available which include running water and a flush toilet.
The site has no (or very poor) cell phone coverage.
Times
· Depart Boys College 5:30pm Friday 15th
· Arrive back at the Boys College 4pm Sunday 17th
Travel
By vans
Costs
There is a charge of $30 per person to cover:
· Travel
· Food for Saturday night
· Camp fee for the property owner
To be paid on or before Wednesday 13th.
Food and Equipment
· Bring your own food for the weekend except for Saturday night.
· A camp oven meal will be provided on Saturday night.
· Ensure your breakfasts are substantial. They must provide you with a sustainable source of energy for the day’s activities.
· Bring lots of snack foods
· You can sleep under a tarp or in a tent
· Bring a day pack for Saturday/Sunday
· Pack for the usual day walk in the bush
· Bring your compass
· Be prepared for wet weather and colder nights
The Program
· On Saturday a navigation exercise through (mostly) untracked bush
· This will be around 6 km
· Sunday will be a track running exercise through the impressive Karangahake Gorge
Warnings
· Some fences are electric
· Take care on the river crossings and turn back if you deem them to be unsafe.
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