Important Safety Tips & Club Guidelines
The following guidelines were developed and adopted by the Hiking Association of Trinidad & Tobago (HATT). The Trinbago Backpackers hiking club reserves the right to refuse any hiker who disregards these guidelines.
Assembly time for all hikes is 7 am sharp, unless otherwise specified.
Contribution for all hikes is $50 TTD, unless otherwise specified.
Children under 12 years $20, unless otherwise specified.
The above cost does not include transportation, which will be charged separately.
Hikes are rated (1) easy to (8) difficult. Be sure of your medical fitness before attempting any hike. If you feel sick, stay at home.
Children under age 7 are not allowed on hikes rated over level 3. Absolutely no babes in arms and no pets.
Wear comfortable loose-fitting clothes (long slacks/no jeans), pack an extra change of clothes.
Use footwear with good grips on sole, no open shoes, no slippers nor sandals.
Leave jewellery and other valuables behind. Secure cameras, cell phones, car remotes in a waterproof bag.
Pack lightly, include water, sandwiches, medication, insect repellent, and other essential items. Use a backpack to keep hands free.
Do not go into water until proper safety measures are put in place and/or you are advised by a hike leader that it is safe to do so, then enter feet first.
No illegal substances or weapons are allowed. It is illegal to remove spent shells from the forest.
Keep on the trail, never venture off-trail without informing a hike leader.
On approaching any intersection on the trail, use the unblocked trail. Do not use the blocked trail.
Never pass the front hike leader. If uncertain, wait for a hike leader.
Avoid running on the trail. Do not hike alone, walk a short distance behind the hiker in front.
Avoid shaking bushes and making excessive noise.
Pass over fallen logs; if you must go under, survey the area then proceed with caution.
Do not touch or eat any unknown fruit or plant.
Do not litter – take garbage back with you – keep our forests clean