Ruined Castle Day Trek
Join us for a spectacular day-trek in the Blue Mountains on 25th November and come back to Sydney feeling trim, refreshed and energised!
Traverse the Jamieson Valley and climb to the unique Ruined Castle with its amazing 360 degree views of the Blue Mountains and take part in a real-time adventure that will also boost your fitness!
Details
Trek Dates: Sunday, 25th November – 8.30am to 4pm
Includes: Fully guided tour and nutritious lunch and snacks
Essential Items
We supply: cooking equipment, plates/cutlery, first aid kit, safety equipment and maps.
Includes full-day guided trek, all meals as stated above, National Park permits, first aid kit and cooking equipment.
Max group size: 12
Fitness Levels
This is a Medium to Hard bushwalk with some hilly sections requiring a moderate level of fitness. We cover 14-16km and all clients carry a light day pack. (Speak to us if you want to know whether this is suitable for you).
Guides and Safety
You will be guided by PrimalFit trainer Alex Shirley who is an experienced and qualified bushwalking guide. In addition, Alex is trained in remote area first aid and carries a personal locator beacon. Alex will enjoy talking to you about training and living the way that nature intended on this real-time primal adventure!Reserve Your Place Now!
What to Take
Weather in the Blue Mountains is changeable and we can experience extremely cold weather at any time of year. It is necessary to have warm clothing. Jeans and cotton clothing are not suitable for hiking.Essential Items
- hiking boots or trail running shoes
- comfortable daypack (15-25 litres capacity)
- waterproof raincoat (Gore-tex or Event recommended)
- thermal clothing/warm fleece/wool jersey (not cotton)
- base layer clothing/underwear to pull perspiration away from the body
- comfortable socks
- quick-dry shorts or trousers to stop chafing
- warm hat
- light gloves
- sun hat/cap
- sunscreen and sunglasses
- drink bottles (2 litres minimum)
- hiking poles
- mobile phone
- whistle
- dry bag or plastic bags
We supply: cooking equipment, plates/cutlery, first aid kit, safety equipment and maps.
Transport
You will need to arrange your own vehicle or public transport to the Blue Mountains for this expedition. Please speak to us if you would like to be put in contact with another person to share transport.Food
All the meals as indicated above are included in the price. The food is based on nutritious, healthy, organic, wholefood recipes. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.Meeting Spot
Please meet at 8.30am on Sunday outside the kiosk at Scenic World, 1 Violet Street, Katoomba. The kiosk is near the main entrance of Scenic World and faces the car park.We finish at approximately 4.00pm on Sunday.Price
$130Includes full-day guided trek, all meals as stated above, National Park permits, first aid kit and cooking equipment.
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Booking Conditions
A deposit of $100 per person is required to secure your place.Full payment is required 6 weeks before the date of your trek.
Cancellations
42 days and over – Loss of deposit41 to 10 days – 50% of tour fare
Less than 10 days – 100% cancellation fee
Weather Conditions:
Activities will normally operate in all but exceptional weather conditions. Conditions such as fog, mist, drizzle, showers, rain, sleet and windy conditions do not affect normal operation of our activities.Medical Conditions
When you book you must notify us of any medical condition, medical history, or medications that you are on. In particular, asthma, diabetes, heart conditions, allergies to wasp/ bee stings and food allergies.Client Responsibilities
With any outdoor activity, there is an element of risk. PrimalFit operates in remote and mountainous areas. Risks in undertaking this activity could include hypothermia due to adverse weather conditions, personal injury, or property damage from hiking over rugged and uneven terrain.The staff and management of PrimalFit take all practicable steps to identify and minimise potential dangers. However you must follow our instructions (and use the safety equipment provided) at all times. Adults accompanying any person under the age of 18 must ensure that the underage person follows our instructions at all times. You must release or indemnify PrimalFit and our staff against any liability we incur to anyone else, resulting from your failure to follow our instructions or the failure of any person accompanying you under the age of 18 to follow our instructions.
PrimalFit and their guides reserve the right to make any alterations to the itinerary in the interest of safety, comfort or unforeseen circumstances due to causes such as weather, illness, or misadventure. Every reasonable endeavour will be made to keep to published schedules but no guarantee is given. PrimalFit will not be held liable for costs incurred by change, delay, or the missing of connecting services.
PrimalFit reserves the right to exclude a person from a tour at anytime if in the opinion of the guide or operator that person may be likely to risk the health, safety or comfort (including unsociable behaviour) of other clients, him or herself, or the environment. In such circumstances PrimalFit will not be obliged to offer any refund or transfer of ticket.
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