This page provides access to important health and safety information about the Expeditions Society.

It is an objective of the Expeditions Society is facilitate the development in its members of skills useful in an expeditions context. We do not exist to teach, and are not qualified to do so. It is expected that members will benefit from the experience and knowledge of their peers, but members should satisfy themselves that any guidance they receive is correct. Society activities are undertaken as groups of peers with no member assuming responsibility for others. Individual members are at all times responsible for: their own safety; ensuring that their actions do not endanger themselves or others; and ensuring they have an appropriate level of experience for their planned activity.

The Expeditions Society is run in accordance with the British Mountaineering Council's Club Guidance Notes (external link).

A suggested kit list for a weekend trip is available.

All members of the Expeditions Society must sign to say they have read and accept the health and safety information sheet.

This list is the suggested minimum kit required for a summer weekend of walking. Additional equipment will be required during the winter and for other activities. Members are responsible for ensuring they have adequate and appropriate kit for the season, location and planned activity. Committee members are happy to provide guidance.

You will require:

• Sleeping bag
• Roll mat
• Warm clothes (including hat, gloves, complete set of spare clothes)
• Waterproofs
• Boots
• Whistle
• Plate, mug, cutlery
• Day sac
• Emergency food (e.g. chocolate, nuts, dried fruit)
• Torch
• Water bottle
• Emergency survival bag
• Desired beverage / beer money

• Tent
• Stove/pans
• Map
• Compass
• First aid kit

This safety information has been produced voluntarily by the club as a result of recent pressure on University outdoor clubs throughout the country to have a greater emphasis on safety. It is to your advantage to take notice of its contents. Please read this information carefully.

1. All outdoor pursuits involve a certain element of danger, and for many people this is part of their attraction. Whilst the Society will take all reasonable precautions to operate safely, members should realise and accept that even with these precautions OUTDOOR PURSUITS INVOLVE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. By signing as a member, you are accepting this risk.
2. Members should also be aware that one of the aims of the society as stated in the constitution is "to undertake trips to wilderness areas for participation in outdoor pursuits, such as might develop skills useful to expeditions". We are not, however, an instructional facility. It is our aim to provide members with opportunities to undertake activities and provide guidance, but not to teach.
3. The club accepts no liability for any loss, inconvenience, damage or injury sustained to person or property, whilst engaging in any activity with the club and its committee.
4. The committee reserve the right to disallow any member from taking part in and Society activity if they feel that the person may be a source of danger or liability to themselves or any other person.
5. During Society trips, members are expected to have their activities agreed by a member of the committee or person appointed by the committee, before commencing that activity. Details of activities must be written down and left with a committee member and must contain enough information to be of use to the relevant rescue services. Forms for this purpose will be available from the committee or trip organiser.
6. By signing up for an activity organised by the Society, you are signing that you consider yourself fit to undertake that activity.
7. Members are expected to provide themselves with adequate and appropriate clothing for any Society activity. JEANS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE. Members will not be allowed to leave on a trip if they only have jeans with them. If you are in any doubt about what constitutes appropriate clothing, please ask a member of the committee.