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Walk on 29th January 2012 - Wong Nai Chung

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Location	Distance	Duration	Elevation	Difficulty
East Hong Kong Island	About 10km	6 hours*	Lowest: 5m Highest: 520m

* duration excludes travelling time

“Kung Hei Fat Choi!!!” = 恭喜發財!!!

The Year of 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, which begins on 23 January 2012 and ends on 9 February 2013. On Sunday 29 January 2012, it will be the 7th day of the Chinese New Year of the Dragon and literally it is everyone’s birthday. The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs. The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend.

In ancient China, the celestial Dragon represents the emperor and power. Today, it is the ultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness.

May the celestial Dragon brings great good luck to everyone.

I suggest a 2 BOOT route around the Hong Kong Island that we have the same end point as the starting point, or "walk a big lucky circle" = "行大運".

At the advice of the Trampers Fung Shui Master Ms “K”, we will start at Wong Nei Chung Gap towards the east through the Sir Cecil Ride to Mount Parker Road, Mount Parker Gap, Tai Tam Reservoir and back to Wong Nei Chung Gap starting point. Total distance is about 15km and there are various early exit points, depending on the pace and weather, the plan is to complete at about 5:00 pm.

Those who are interested to join please assemble at 10:30 am Wanchai MTR Station (near the Mini Bank) and we will either take a bus or share taxi to the starting point.

Map

And please make sure you read, understand and accept the walk RULES below!

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Notes...

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Important! Please make sure you read this before you come to a walk with the HKTrampers! Thanks :)

Prep

Bring all the usual things, for example:

FOOD	At least a lunch (and perhaps some fruit and a few high energy snacks - walking can be hungry work!)
WATER	You know yourself how much you will need (at least 2 litres is ideal but during summer 3 litres or more is highly recommended.
TORCH	At least a small one (and if your batteries are not new, bring some spare ones).
SUN BLOCK	Protect your skin from Sun burn.
MOS SPRAY	Protect you from Mosquitos, especially in the Summer.
RAIN GEAR	A foldable lightweight waterproof at least (especially if weather looks dodgy!).

Bring anything else that you personally think you will need (tissues, a warm hat, scarf etc), and remember to wear decent walking boots. And if you are new to HK Trampers, then please read our FAQs (see top of right sidebar)

Cancellation

If it is raining hard or thunderstorms are threatening, the walk might be cancelled. If in doubt, call the Trampers hotline 8209-0517 in the morning.

Important

(1) Please note that walks are unpredictable, and may finish later than the appointed time due to unforseen reasons. The duration given on top of this walk proposal is only a rough estimate.

(2) We may have to walk longer than the estimated time and so there is a possibility that we’ll walk in the dark (i.e. after sunset). It is prudent that you bring a torch (and a few spare batteries just in case) with you to this walk.

Who should not come?

The following people should not join this walk:

Those who do not meet the Boot rating for the walk - (click here or the Boots image above to learn about our 3 Boot rating system)
Those who do not fulfill our NEP Check - (click here to learn about our Nep Check)
Those who are not prepared to help out in chores, as we are all volunteers, and so cannot be expected to do everything required for the walk. Therefore, you may be called upon to assist with the chores during the walk (Generally speaking, this is usually basic tasks such as doing a headcount of the group etc).
Those who do not wish to take any/little risk in outdoor activities (e.g. being lost and stranded in the mountains). Walks are unpredictable and therefore carry an element of risk.
Those who have a tendency to grumble about things that do not turn out the way they want them to. It's not a good attitude to bring to a walk, as quite often things do not go as planned.

Disclaimer:-

People join this walk and any other walks organised by me, or via HK Trampers, at their own risks. Neither the walk organiser, nor HK Trampers, nor anyone involved with HK Trampers, shall not be held responsible in any way for any injury, death or loss incurred, or for damage to personal property caused due to whatever causes including, but not limited to, negligence, neglect, errors of judgement and inadequate orientation skills on the part of the walk organiser, HK Trampers, or anyone involved with HK Trampers. Any parties who show up at the time and place on the day to join the walk will be deemed to have agreed to and unconditionally accepted this disclaimer.

Now that all that's been taken care of, we hope to see you at the walk and have some fun!

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The Trampers' NEP Check

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But wait!

This doesn't mean that anyone can join us. You are eligible only if you pass the Trampers' NEP check

- NO Trace Left Behind (except footprints!) All Trampers must adhere strictly to this policy. This means that you are expected to remove all rubbish, and must not pick flowers or any plants or remove species from the walk.