Lake District
26/05/22- 29/05/22
Itinerary
Thursday 26/05/22- Drive up (lift sharing advised). Check-in from 1500.
1900 - For those staying in accommodation we will make fajitas.
Friday 27/05/22- 1000 Mountain Biking at Whinelatter for 3 hours. 1400 Visit Keswick and sort own evening meal.
Saturday 28/05/22- 0900 Climb Scafell Pike. 1800 BBQ at Accommodation
Sunday 29/05/22 - Check-out 1000, Drive back to Norwich
Accommodation
St John’s in the Vales Centre. Cumbria, England CA12 4UB, United Kingdom
Kit List- walking
**THE WEATHER ON THE DAY COULD RANGE FROM -5 GALE FORCE WINDS AND SNOW TO +25 CLEAR BLUE SKIES, SO PACK FOR ALL POSSIBILITIES**
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WALKING TROUSERS (QUICK DRY, NO JEANS)
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WARM UPPER BODY CLOTHING (IN LAYERS)
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WALKING BOOTS
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WATERPROOF OUTER LAYER
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WALKING SOCKS (RECOMMENDED TO TAKE A SPARE PAIR)
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SUN LOTION
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GLOVES & HAT
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FOOD
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WATER (AT LEAST 2 LITRES)
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RUCKSACK
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TOILET PAPER
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FIRST AID KIT (BLISTER PLASTERS)
KIT LIST- ACCOMMODATION
**GUESTS NEED TO PROVIDE OWN DUVET OR SLEEPING BAG. A FITTED SHEET, PILLOW, PROTECTOR AND PILLOW CASE IS PROVIDED.
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BEDDING - SLEEPING BAG OR DUVET
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TOWEL
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WASH KIT
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DRINKS FOR FRI & SATURDAY NIGHT
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SNACKS & LUNCH ON SATURDAY
HEALTH & SAFETY
The main risks on this challenge are blisters, dehydration, heat stroke and hyperthermia.
Blisters- if you feel a blister forming or a warm spot on your feet, do not wait until the blister has formed. Stop and put a plaster on before its too late. Look after your feet and they will look after you.
Dehydration- make sure you are hydrated to start with. Drink often throughout the walk, if you become dehydrated you will lose energy fast.
Heat Stroke- also known as sun stroke, is a type of severe heat illness that results in a body temperature greater than 40.0 °C (104.0 °F) and confusion. Other symptoms include red skin, headache, and dizziness. There is generally a lack of sweating in classic heat stroke. The start of heat stroke can be sudden or gradual.
Preventive measures include drinking sufficient fluids and avoiding excessive heat.
Hyperthermia- to prevent hyperthermia, build up the clothing in layers, don't stop for too long at the top of a mountain, have suitable wind and water proofs with you, take food and a hot drink with you and consume little and often, wear a hat and gloves to prevent heat loss through extremities.
- symptoms of hyperthermia, shivering, cold pale skin, low body temp, irrational behaviour, gradual slip into unconsciousness.
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to treat hyperthermia, provide extra clothing, warm up through body warmth of others, if well enough come down to sheltered warmer areas, give hot sweet drinks if conscious.
DISCLAIMER
I understand that participation in this trip is completely at my own risk.
I understand that The Norwich Fitness Academy is not responsible for my accommodation.
I acknowledge that if I have a health issue, it is my responsibility and mine alone, to take appropriate steps in safeguarding myself.
I fully understand that, like mountain sports and other such outdoor activities, mountain biking and hill walking are dangerous sports with a risk of personal injury or death and that I participate at my own risk, and I accept these risks and I am responsible for my own actions and involvement.
I understand that if I want insurance, I must insure myself.
I understand that it is myself who is responsible for getting the proper instruction in the techniques and equipment necessary for mountain biking, hiking or hill walking and I assume all responsibility for injuries to myself or to third parties.
I understand that The Norwich Fitness Academy ltd does not recognise any liability for injury or damage caused to, or by, walkers, third parties or property arising from such persons.
I have read and understood and agree to this disclaimer with its general principle that I understand that nobody else is responsible for me and I’m not responsible for anyone else.
