When is the next hike?
Details of the next hike are advertised before Friday (usually earlier) on Facebook and on the website.
Details of the next hike are advertised before Friday (usually earlier) on Facebook and on the website.
How often does the club hike?
In order to give a lot of options the club hikes on weekends throughout the year, arranges nights and weekends away in Ireland as well as foreign holidays.
In order to give a lot of options the club hikes on weekends throughout the year, arranges nights and weekends away in Ireland as well as foreign holidays.
What time does the hike start?
The departure time of the hike is 8:45am from Copley Street, so please be there a little earlier, as the group departs promptly.
The departure time of the hike is 8:45am from Copley Street, so please be there a little earlier, as the group departs promptly.
How do I know if a hike is cancelled?
Very occasionally, a hike may be cancelled or relocated due to extreme weather etc. Please check Facebook at 8 am on the morning of the hike to see if there is a cancellation notice or a change in location. If there is no notice posted, the hike is going ahead.
Very occasionally, a hike may be cancelled or relocated due to extreme weather etc. Please check Facebook at 8 am on the morning of the hike to see if there is a cancellation notice or a change in location. If there is no notice posted, the hike is going ahead.
How is transport arranged?
It is up to you each person to organise their own transport. Carpooling is the best practice but is not a responsibility of the club. At Copley street we arrange car pooling. If you can offer space in your car please let us know. If you need a lift we will do our best to facilitate you. As a group we go for a meal after the hike, if you take a lift, please respect the drivers wish to stay, or not, for the meal and do not influence it . If you carpool, please contribute €10 towards their driver's costs at the start of the day and do not put the driver in the place of having to request it from you.
It is up to you each person to organise their own transport. Carpooling is the best practice but is not a responsibility of the club. At Copley street we arrange car pooling. If you can offer space in your car please let us know. If you need a lift we will do our best to facilitate you. As a group we go for a meal after the hike, if you take a lift, please respect the drivers wish to stay, or not, for the meal and do not influence it . If you carpool, please contribute €10 towards their driver's costs at the start of the day and do not put the driver in the place of having to request it from you.
How much is Membership?
The annual fee is €50, from the date of joining. The membership age is 30 years and over.
The annual fee is €50, from the date of joining. The membership age is 30 years and over.
How are funds used?
Club monies cover costs of website hosting, training, safety equipment, maps, storm shelters, leader training and advertising. A reserve fund is kept at all times as a legal retainer of the club solicitor to protect club officers.
Club monies cover costs of website hosting, training, safety equipment, maps, storm shelters, leader training and advertising. A reserve fund is kept at all times as a legal retainer of the club solicitor to protect club officers.
Will I be on Social Media?
You may appear in a photo that may publicise the club taken during a club event. If you wish to join the club's private members only Facebook group, please request to do so.
You may appear in a photo that may publicise the club taken during a club event. If you wish to join the club's private members only Facebook group, please request to do so.
Insurance?
You may wish to seek out your own personal insurance as we are not in a position to do so.
You may wish to seek out your own personal insurance as we are not in a position to do so.
How do I become a member?
You can sign up online (here) or you may become a member on the morning of any hike. Alternatively if you wish to try hiking first before becoming a member. We host introductory hikes about once a month for people who would like to try hiking first. You may attend one introductory hike as a guest.
You can sign up online (here) or you may become a member on the morning of any hike. Alternatively if you wish to try hiking first before becoming a member. We host introductory hikes about once a month for people who would like to try hiking first. You may attend one introductory hike as a guest.
What do I need to attend a hike as a member?
You can join the hikes subject to the following necessary requirements of having,
- Proper hiking boots and rain gear.
-Packed lunch, water and snacks.
-Fitness ability
-Filling out the membership application form (here) or joining on the morning of the hike.
You can join the hikes subject to the following necessary requirements of having,
- Proper hiking boots and rain gear.
-Packed lunch, water and snacks.
-Fitness ability
-Filling out the membership application form (here) or joining on the morning of the hike.
What is the age requirement?
You must be 30 years of age or above to join.
You must be 30 years of age or above to join.
Where do I meet the group?
We depart from Copley street at 8.45am on the morning of the hike.
We depart from Copley street at 8.45am on the morning of the hike.
