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Question 1

Why plan an outdoor activity?

Answer 1

Some of the things we might want to get from
an outdoor experience include fun, enjoyment
and challenge. But we also want to make sure
that we have the experience safely and we do it
in a way that doesn’t negatively impact on the
environment – we want our experience to be
sustainable.
We could simply step into the bush and hope we can do all of this (and for experienced outdoor
This section is an overview of some things to consider when planning outdoor experiences, but it’s
only a starting point. You should look for other sources of information and ask people with experience
in the outdoors to help supplement your own planning.

Question 2

Route planning

Answer 2

When planning an outdoor experience, whether it be a short activity over several hours or a multi-day journey, there are many factors that should form a part of your planning:
* Nature of the possible activity (or activities)
* Geographic location
* Possible weather conditions
* Time of year
* Capabilities of the group
* Nature of the terrain
* Location of campsites (if needed)
* Location of water
* Availability of maps
* Possible escape routes when facing emergencies