HIKED FAQ'S

What Are the Hiking Essentials?

Hiking essentials are the fundamental items and gear you should always carry when embarking on a hiking adventure.

These essentials include:

Proper footwear
Navigation tools (map and compass)
Clothing suitable for the weather
Nutrition (snacks and meals)
Hydration (water and purification methods)
First-aid kit
Multi-tool or knife
Headlamp/flashlight with extra batteries
Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat)
Emergency shelter (like a space blanket)

These essentials will help ensure your safety and comfort during your hike.

The Food Essentials on a Hike

Food is crucial to maintaining energy and stamina during a hike.

Some food essentials to consider packing include:

Trail mix
Energy bars
Dehydrated meals
Fresh fruits (e.g., apples, oranges)
Nut butter or peanut butter sandwiches
Jerky
Hard cheeses
Dried fruits
Granola

Select foods that are easy to carry, don't spoil quickly, and provide the necessary nutrients to keep you fueled on the trail.

How Much Water Is Enough on a Hike?

A general rule of thumb is to drink about half a liter (17 ounces) of water per hour of moderate activity during moderate weather conditions. However, the amount of water needed can vary depending on factors like temperature, humidity, exertion level, and individual hydration needs. It's essential to carry more water than you think you'll need and stay hydrated throughout your hike. Consider using a hydration system or water bottles.

Why Adventure is a NON-NEGOTIABLE…

I am often asked why I have ADVENTURE as one of my coaching program focuses and have built mind and body strategies and business habits to support other women in making ADVENTURE a non-negotiable.

When you are lit up from the inside you shine brightly from the outside.

Is adventure a NON_NEGOTIABLE in your life?

Covid-19, We have a safe plan in place.

Updated January 30th – Covid Guarantee
Our priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our customers, staff and partners.
To do this we are providing a Covid Guarantee for the all bookings and/or events.

Our Covid Guarantee is as follows:
• All new bookings will be secured with a 100% date transfer or credit if your adventure (international, domestic, weekend or day event) does not proceed due to DIRECT COVID-19 restrictions. i.e.: lockdown, positive test, travel restriction.
• HIKED will provide a credit if we reschedule any event and you cannot attend the new date.
• If you CHOOSE to not attend an event, we may consider providing a full or partial credit at our discretion.
• Credit with HIKED is valid for 24 months from the time of booking.
• Refunds will only be available in hardship situations.

We are so excited that our events are back on and that many of you are becoming confident in getting back out there. We know how beneficial hiking is for us all, physically and mentally so join our adventures knowing that we are here to keep you save and to have plenty of fun!

We are here to answer your calls, emails and social media requests.
We look forward to seeing you on a walk, trip or adventure very soon.

Regards
HIKED

The Walking Track Grading System in Australia

In March 2011 the Council of Bushwalking Australia endorsed the Australian Walking Track Grading System (AWTGS), a voluntary walking track standard. The Australian Walking Track Grading System is a nationally consistent system to grade the level of difficulty of the track walking experience and then to clearly communicate that information to walkers.

Under the system, the walking experience is graded on a difficulty scale from one to five.

Suitable for people with a disability or wheelchair with assistance.

No hiking experience required as trails have a flat even surface with no steps or steep sections.

Hikes generally less than 5km.

Suitable for families with young children.

No hiking experience required as trails have a harder compacted surface.

Expect gentle hills and occasional steps.

Hikes generally less than 10km.

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels.

Hiking experience is recommended as trails may have short steep hill sections, rough surfaces and natural steps.

Hikes generally less than 20km.

Suitable for experienced hikers navigation and technical skills will be required.

Trails will be long, rough, and very steep with limited signage or navigation aids.

Rock scrambling and river crossings may be required.

Hikes generally less than 25km.

Suitable for highly experienced self-reliant hikers with specialized skills, including map and compass navigation and emergency first aid.

Trails will be unmarked, long, very rough, and very steep.