TRAINING Map Book FRIDAY 3 - SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2021 SYDNEY 100KM | HAWKESBURY to the HARBOUR
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TRAINING map book FRIDAY 3 - SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2021 SYDNEY 100KM | HAWKESBURY TO THE HARBOUR Training Map Book v1: 14 June 2021 PRIMARY PARTNER NATIONAL PARTNERS THE GREATEST ADVENTURE YOU’LL EVER SHARE THIS MAP BOOK HAS BEEN PREPARED TO GUIDE WELCOME YOU THROUGH THE EVENT ROUTE, CHECKPOINT BY CHECKPOINT. IT IS DESIGNED TO BE YOUR PRIMARY NAVIGATIONAL AID DURING PRE-EVENT TRAINING. Oxfam Trailwalker is a tough event. Much of the trail covers difficult START POINT terrain and you will be exposed to the elements for many hours. BROOKLYN It requires appropriate and committed training and preparation. By registering for Oxfam Trailwalker, you have accepted responsibility for your own conduct and for the risks inherent in such a demanding endurance event. A planned approach, adequate training, familiarity with the trail and a thorough knowledge of the event rules and the safety information provided on the website and in the Training and Preparation Guide will help to minimise risk to you and your team. We hope you enjoy Oxfam Trailwalker! SUPPORT CHECKPOINT FIRST WATER^ CREW PRIVATE FACILITIES AID ACCESS* CAMPING YES – START – PARSLEY BAY, YES Cold NO BROOKLYN limited Hot CHECKPOINT – MUOGAMARRA YES NO NO RURAL FIRE STATION, COWAN & cold Hot YES YES NO CHECKPOINT – BEROWRA & cold Hot ARARAT RESERVE CHECKPOINT – BOBBIN HEAD, YES YES NO KU-RING-GAI CHASE NATIONAL PARK & cold Hot CHECKPOINT – ST IVES YES YES YES SHOWGROUND, ST IVES & cold CHECKPOINT – FRENCHS Hot YES - YES NO FOREST SHOWGROUND, & cold limited FRENCHS FOREST Hot CHECKPOINT – DAVIDSON PARK, YES YES NO GARIGAL NATIONAL PARK & cold Hot CHECKPOINT – ARARAT YES YES NO RESERVE, FRENCHS FOREST & cold Hot FINISH – TANIA PARK, YES YES NO BALGOWLAH HEIGHTS & cold OXFAM TRAILWALKER SYDNEY 2020 100KM event ^ Basic food items, food vendors, and sausage sizzles may be available at checkpoints, for an additional cost in some instances. These will be detailed in the final briefing notes provided approximately 10 days prior to the event. * The restrictive size of the checkpoints allows only one support crew vehicle per team with restrictions on the type and size of vehicles. No trailers, towed caravans, campervans or vehicles longer than 6m are allowed. The one vehicle per team rule will be enforced at checkpoints. 2 | Training Map Book v1: 14 June 2021 USING THIS MAP BOOK THIS MAP BOOK USES TOPOGRAPHICAL WHICH WAY IS NORTH? To reference a point on the map, a six-figure grid reference will specify MAPS TO COMMUNICATE THE TRAIL To assist in making correct directional the position to an accuracy of one-tenth ROUTE. IF YOU HAVEN’T USED decisions, the use of a magnetic compass of the grid interval (or to within 100 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS PREVIOUSLY, is highly recommended for anyone who metres). To create a six-figure grid ventures into the bush. A compass YOU SHOULD SPEND SOME TIME reference you need to: BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE works on the principle that the pivoting 1. Locate the easting or vertical grid line CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAPS magnetised needle (or the north point of the swinging dial) always points to the to the left of the point of interest and USED IN THIS BOOKLET AND north magnetic pole. An icon is included on read the two figure easting value from UNDERTAKE FURTHER READING TO topographical maps indicating the direction the edge of the map. This number INCREASE YOUR NAVIGATION SKILLS of grid north, so the beginner map user becomes the first two digits in the BEFORE VENTURING OUT ON THE TRAIL. can use their compass to orient their map six-figure reference. to the north before confidently navigating 2. Visually divide the grid square that Below is some basic advice adapted from their way along their intended route. contains the point of interest by 10 the Geoscience Australia educational increments. Estimate the number of booklet Map Reading Guide: How to Use MAP COORDINATES increments from the vertical grid line to Topographic Maps, which is available AND GRID REFERENCES the point. This number (0 to 9) becomes from www.ga.gov.au the third digit in the six-figure reference. Topographical maps show coordinates in two ways: geographical coordinates 3. Locate the northing or horizontal grid MAP SCALE (given as latitude and longitude); or as line below the point of interest and The maps contained in this booklet grid coordinates (given as easting and add the two figure northing digits to are scaled 1:25,000 (unless otherwise northing values). These coordinates are the reference. indicated), which means that each useful to either find or express a location 4. Estimate the number of increments centimetre represented on the map on the map. For simplicity, grid coordinates up from the horizontal grid line to the is 25,000 centimetres (or 250 metres) will be used in this map book to reference point. This digit completes the six-figure on the ground. points of directional significance — and grid reference. for you to communicate your position in CONTOURS an emergency. DIFFICULTY RATING Topographical maps use contour lines, Grid lines are the equally spaced The difficulty ratings in this map book which join points of equal elevation vertical and horizontal intersecting have been developed using the Australian to represent the profile of the terrain lines superimposed over the maps. Walking Track Grading System, which forms depicted. If the contour lines are close The vertical grid lines that run north-south part of the national industry standard to together, the terrain is steep. Contour are known as eastings, and the horizontal assist walkers in judging the suitability of lines that are far apart indicate land grid lines that run east-west are known trails to their walking ability. Each section with gentle slopes. It is also worth being as northings. Each grid line is numbered is graded from its hardest component; aware of the contour interval, which is the at the edge of the map and the distance it may have some easier components vertical distance between adjacent contour between the adjacent grid lines represents than the ultimate grade. For further lines. This information allows the user to one kilometre. details about the grading system determine altitude at any point on the map. employed, search ‘Australian Walking Track Grading System’ online. SYMBOLS USED ON THE MAPS Training Map Book v1: 14 June 2021 | 3 TRAIL ESSENTIALS THE INFORMATION BELOW CONTAINS ROAD CROSSINGS you become hypothermic, change out of wet clothes immediately, cover your head, KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN The trail crosses public roads throughout face, neck and body with warm clothing, YOU ARE OUT ON THE TRAIL. the route. Always use pedestrian lights consume hot drinks and high-calorie food ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION where available. Take care when crossing to maintain body temperature and seek or walking alongside roads during training IS PROVIDED IN THE TRAINING medical help. Appropriate clothing should and the event. During the event, follow the AND PREPARATION GUIDE AND be carried at all times. ON THE WEBSITE. instructions provided by our marshals and the signage at each crossing to ensure your safety. HEAT EXHAUSTION COVID SAFETY AND HEATSTROKE COVIDSafe event controls will be in place FIRST AID During strenuous activity, the body’s at the event. Your health and wellbeing, Each team is required to carry a first aid temperature can rise and this can result in and that of our volunteers, support crews kit, including a thermal blanket for each heat exhaustion and potentially heatstroke. and event staff, is our absolute priority. team member and pressure bandages to Symptoms of heat exhaustion include We remain committed to providing the treat injuries such as sprains, blisters, severe thirst, muscle weakness, nausea highest standards of service, cleanliness cuts and snake or spider bites. Snakes are and headache. Symptoms of heatstroke and hygiene. We’re regularly monitoring a real danger on the event trail during the can include severe headache, confusion, government restrictions and will adjust to summer months when you are training. irritability, difficulties breathing, elevation any changing requirements. Left alone and unprovoked, snakes present of body temperature and flushed, hot skin. little danger, however, should someone be Heatstroke can be fatal. If a team member TRAIL ETIQUETTE bitten, you must be aware of the correct exhibits these symptoms, find a shady You share the walking trails used for treatment. Team members are encouraged area, administer frequent sips of water, the event with the general public. Be to learn basic first aid techniques and be remove excess clothing and seek medical considerate of other users at all times. aware of each other’s pre-existing health help. To prevent heat exhaustion, always Always respect the requests of landowners concerns or injuries. maintain adequate fluid intake. and land managers. In National Parks, you must abide by all conditions of park entry. HYDRATION OVERUSE OF PAIN KILLERS Proper hydration is critical. You can place Take care if using medications during MOBILE RECEPTION your body in serious danger by not drinking the event and/or training. Overuse of Mobile phone reception varies along the enough water and becoming dehydrated pain killers can lead to serious health trail and there are some areas of the trail or by drinking too much water and causing complications and hospitalisation. where mobile phones may not have any hyponatremia. You need to find a balance If you intend to use medications of reception. Telstra currently has the best between the two. any kind during the event, seek professional medical advice. coverage. To improve your team’s chances Insufficient consumption of fluids can of having mobile reception during training cause dehydration. Symptoms are only and the event, we recommend all teams apparent when you are already dehydrated OUR ENVIRONMENT carry phones connected to at least two and can include tiredness, irritability, Leave nothing but footprints on the trail.