The mark of a healthy outdoor group is getting members into the outdoors! Official trips encourage new friendships, mentoring at all levels and a sense of belonging to the group. Other events inspire and generate club connection.
Leading Alpine Trips
While the level of responsibility is greater than that of individuals on a private trip, who are only accountable to themselves, clubs don’t have as onerous obligations as professional guides who are required by law to be accredited and audited. Three clubs in the Wellington region recently met to discuss how this looks in practice and this article was borne from their discussion.