RMIT has a couple of spots left on the thomspon river overnight trip- get in touch asap if you want to come. A couple spots available on the rafts! No previous rafting experience needed for rafting!

Trip Leader: Michael

Time: TBC with those coming

Experience required: Beginner -ntermediate (You must be able to swim 50m confidently and be self sufficient camping gear wise - gear store is open tomorrow afternoon if you need to hire stuff)

Destination:  Thompson River

More trip details: (what do you plan to do, what should people expect? link to route etc)

There is an environmental flow on the Thomson River around the ANZAC day weekend. Provided that the release occurs, this means that we can do an overnight paddle down the Thomson River, along one of the more remote rivers in Victoria. There are several grade 2 and 3 rapids along the stretch, and the overnight on the riverbank is rough bush camping on a sandbar, so please be aware of that if you want to sign up.

We will be camping along the river so you need to have camping gear (sleeping bag, mat, tent etc) and know how to waterproof your gear so everything stays dry 

If you want to go on this trip you will need to be able to swim at least 50m in strong currents, and have previous whitewater experience. We plan to take a mix of rafts and kayaks, with more experienced paddlers being in the kayaks, and less experienced in the rafts.

Approx cost: ~$140 (Fuel + gear hire (max $15 if hired from club for weekend) + food

Gear The questions below will help the trip organiser work out who may need to hire gear. Gear hire may be available in accordance with current club guidelines https://www.lumc.org.au/gear-store/

Gear list here http://www.lumc.org.au/activities/bushwalking/

Gear store will be open ****** before the trip

Trip leader contact if you have questions before you sign up: xxxxx

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right gear. Trip leaders can answer questions you might have. If you don't have the right gear you may get left at uni and leaders might be unwilling to take you in the future.

Additional notes due to current COVID19 Restrictions

See full list of current restrictions here

• The club strongly reccomends you are up to date with Covid Vaccinations All participants shoud wash hands/equipment before and after use
• Anyone with any COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. excessive coughing, sore throat) or are a close contact can not join the trip.
• Should anyone show any of the symptoms while in attendance, the trip will be cancelled immediately with an incident form filed to La Trobe Sport 
• If you are unable to attend, you must immediately notify the trip organiser so your spot can be offered to someone else

** Club trips are for current LUMC members. You can sign up to membership here https://www.lumc.org.au/membership/  If you can't find your username/password email clubofficer@lumc.org.au for help**