Big Weekend: info and what to bring

Big weekend is LUMCs biggest event of the year. This year we will be camping at Cathedral Ranges State Park, close to some great bushwalking and rockclimbing and near the Goulburn River for whitewater rafting.

We will meet in Boatshed / Car Park 6 at TBC - likely 4:30pm. Transport will be via car pooling. If you said that you can drive please remember to bring your car or let us know if you can no longer drive! We may have some cars leaving early - will confirm details at the trip meeting

Assistance packing up gear on Friday afternoon would be greatly appreciated. Please reply to emails asking for help if you are able to assist.

Friday night dinner will be purchased on the way. There’s a number of fast food stores in Healesville, or you can bring your own dinner to eat on the way if you prefer. Sunday dinner may be a counter meal on the way back, but if you want to be back earlier this is optional - drivers get the say here!

There may be little, if any, phone reception at camp.

The trip is run entirely by volunteers, so please be nice to the tired, stressed leaders who do it for the love of teaching people, and seeing people get involved in the outdoors. Help packing gear, cooking, washing up and cleaning up camp is greatly appreciated. If you have a current 1st aid qualification and are willing to assist in this capacity, please let us know.

The Activities

Everyone will do two of the activities, depending on weather:

• Rockclimbing & abselling
• Bushwalking
• Rafting (you must be able to swim)

As activities are weather dependant, we may need to adjust based on conditions.

Please be ready promptly for activities so you don't get left behind.
Saturday evening will be spent around the campfire after a BBQ dinner.

We will allocate activities as best we can, try and work with peoples preferencce as well as ensuring there are enough cars in each group. Please no swapping groups! There will be plenty of time to see your friends at lunch and at night. If you have any urgent queries about groups you can email us 

The Food

Please bring at least 3L of water (there is no drinking water at the campsite) and Lunch for Sat and Sun. Plan to have your own lunch and snacks with you, as some activities take a little longer than others.

Lunch: BYO - things such as crisp bread, wraps, fruit, flat breads, tuna are suggestions, but plenty of other possibilities exist. Aim for filling meals that can do without cooking

Breakfasts: We will provide lots of yummy breakfast food, but if you are fussy feel to bring your own cereal etc.

Dinner: We cater for vegetarians and vegans and cater pretty well for some other dietary requirements. Catering en-mass, cross contamination is a possibility so if you have severe allergies you may need to bring your own food and cook seperately. If you are concerned, contact the committee in the week before the trip when we have more an idea of our menu. Don't forget eating implements

Bevvies: You may byo alcohol for Saturday night however please be responsible and make sure you drink lots of water after activities. There will be no drinking alcohol at lunchtime/before activities or you will not be able to participate. Strictly no drinks before driving.

What to Bring - if you are not sure, please ask!

Gear store opening time TBC - it iwll be in calendar when times confirmed

Space for transporting gear is limited, please bring the minimum amount required.

EQUIPMENT
- Sleeping bag **
- Sleep mat ** (club also has some for purchase so you can have your own $5)
- Tent (or space in a tent) **
- Torch
- Toilet paper
- Cup, bowl, plate, spoon, knife, fork
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Water bottles (minimum 3L each)
- Garbage bag (for your rubbish and wet clothes)
- Small first aid kit
- Personal medication
- Personal toiletries (please leave soaps, detergents, shampoos etc. at home as they are not necessary and damage the environment)
- Money for Friday/Sunday evening meal, or personal food that travels well
- Lunch and snacks
- Small/packable daypack for bushwalk

For Rafting 

• Closed toe shoes (no crocks or thongs). Old runners are good. They WILL get wet
• Bathers
• Towel
• Wetsuit if you have one
• Thermals
• Warm clothes to put on aftewards

** If you don’t have any of the camping gear required don’t worry, ask around, family and friends often have something you can borrow. The club also has a limited amount of camping gear available for hire. (Gear store opening times to be advised.)

CLOTHES
Have a look at the forecast (we will likely post about this as it gets closer) to know what weather to expect and what to bring. Also bear in mind that we will be out in the bush, so bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty and are suitable to the activities. Regardless of the forecast, we need everyone to be prepared if the weather does change, either hot or cold. It can get cold at night even if its warm sunny during the day.

- Hat
- Walking shoes eg runners or hiking boots
- Woolen or fleece jumper or down jacket
- Long pants (not jeans)
- Shorts
- Raincoat
- Thermals (at least thermal top)
- T-shirt/longsleeve shirt (no singlet tops- you will get sunburnt!)
- Socks, underwear

If you any questions, please message us on facebook