Due to popular demand, Outdoors Great Southern returns with a women-only, introductory hiking experience on one of Albany's most picturesque short trails this October. This program is made possible with the support of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC).

Girls aged 12+ years are eligible to participate if accompanied by an adult.

Join us at a workshop to learn hiking basics before embarking on a very achievable short hike close to Albany with an experienced guide.

Day 1: 10am - 2pm, 23 October
Workshop at Outdoors Great Southern offices, 22 Collie St, Albany
BYO lunch or takeaway is available at a nearby café. Tea and coffee facilities provided.
See topics below.

Day 2: 10am - 3pm, 24 October
Day hike at Uredale Point / Point Possession
BYO lunch and water. Self drive to trail head or arrange to carpool.

Hiking 101
• Who’s who, matching hike to your fitness level, and what you can expect to learn
• Find the best guide to selecting your hike & realistic goal setting
• What you can expect to see
• What you need to take, where to get it, and why you need it
• Principles of packing for a hike, ie: safety, temperature moderation, hydration, food and small items such as a phone

How to Pack and Self-Care While Hiking
• How to load and adjust a pack
• Waterproofing your gear
• Blister prevention
• When to eat and drink, and what food is good to take
• Protect yourself against common hiker injuries, eg: heatstroke, strains/sprains
• Intro to basic navigation, starting with map awareness

Hiking Safety
• What to pack in your first aid kit
• Safety procedures before, during and after a hike
• Common first aid scenarios
• What to do if you get lost!
• Basic navigation and map awareness

Environmental Awareness and Planning Your Hike
• Leave No Trace principles, also awareness of cultural sites
• The Noongar six seasons
• Steps for planning a day hike
• Where to get more info, clubs to join etc
• Recap important topics

Please note that bookings are essential! You'll need to bring:

A small day pack
Water bottle
Lunch
Enclosed shoes
Tea & coffee provided
Items required for the hike the next day will be discussed at the workshop.

Please note that if minimum numbers are not met for this event, you will be contacted in advance and a full refund will be issued. If you have any questions about this booking, please contact Outdoors Great Southern on 9892 0113 or email andy.percy@outdoorsgreatsouthern.org.au.

The 🌱Outdoors Great Southern team's growing reputation in the outdoors industry now extends to experienced, knowledgeable skills training for children and adults, with a goal of building the active, outdoors community in the Great Southern. Check out all our events here.

COVID-19 Care: Please do not attend this event if you are feeling unwell, have travelled overseas or Interstate in the 14 days prior to the event, have tested positive for COVID-19 or are awaiting test results.