GOOD EVENING EVERYBODY Could you please individually DM lianne on 083 708 3670 your email details for the tracking team to update your info. This is a short list of basic instructions for all mountain users who are being tracked and for a tracker whos tracking mountain users. In order for the tracking to work we need certain things from both parties. If you wish to be tracked there is ONLY 4 bits of vital information that the tracker needs in order to track you. These bits of information are as follows: 1. The time that you are starting your trip eg. 8:30am 2.How many people there are in the group including the ‘trackee’ eg- tracked hiker/runner/biker and 6 others 3.What is your planned route. This is very vital and if you make any changes anywhere along the route you should check-in with your tracker before you make this change otherwise we would be tracking you in the wrong area! eg- Starting Theresa Ave along pipe track to Corridor then into Tranquillity cracks. 12 Apostles path, down Kasteelspoort and return to Theresa Ave. 4. Your estimated time of arrival at end of the route. This is not as important as other information and is a estimation that you will work towards and keep a eye on time as you are on your route. If you feel that you are not going to meet this finish time then inform your tracker of a new estimated time of arrival. eg- ETA 1:30pm Please always note that if there is any change at any of your route plans it is in your own interest to inform your tracker as soon as possible. When you check-in all you have to type on whatsapp,SMS or twitter is the following(based on the example above): 830am/7pax/theresa ave-pipe track-tranq cracks-Kasteels-home/ETA130pm If you reach a intersection or a adjoining path that you are mot sure of then you can checkin for advise. Remember the more detail you send your tracker the better chance the rescue team have of locating you faster! PLEASE note for multi day tracking the tracker will require a check in at least once a day( if possible with cell reception) so turn phone off and only turn on for a check in to conserve battery life. The tracker will also require a alternative contact in case of a emergancy. Also send a itinerary of the trail start to finish so the tracker can revert to it in case of a emergancy thanks Tim Lundy and Anwaaz Bent Cape Town Hiking & Hikers Network
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:31:27 +0000
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