Category: Safety

Arranging a check-in ensures that someone is aware of your plans and can take appropriate action if you fail to return on time. When you are participating in an adventurous activity, for example hiking, running or paddle boarding, arranging a check-in is a responsible and safety-conscious practice. This becomes even more vital if you are going solo or in a remote or unfamiliar area. If anything goes wrong, such as an accident, injury, or getting lost and you fail to return on time, someone will be aware of this and can initiate a response. Your designated contact can provide essential information to emergency services, such as your route plan, parking spot or last known location, vastly improving the response time and potentially saving your life. Check-ins provide peace of mind for both yourself and for your loved ones. We ALWAYS use a check-in, whether we are walking solo, with friends or running a course. We strongly recommend you get into the habit of doing this. Please feel free to share and distribute this info-graphic on how to arrange a Check-in. 5 Steps to Arrange a Check-In: 1. Share your itinerary Before you head out on your activity, inform a trusted person (Designated Contact) of your plans. Provide them with an itinerary, as detailed as possible, that includes information such as your route, start and end points and estimated duration. If you are driving, give your car registration and parking location. 2. Establish check-in times Determine specific check-in times. Normally this would be at the end of your activity and safely back at the car, or daily for multi-day activities. 3. Communication method Decide on the most suitable way to communicate with your Designated Contact; phone call, text message, messaging apps or satellite communication. If you are in an area with