1. Ensure that your abilities are up to the difficulties of the trip. Use the trip grading system on the trip schedule. Talk to the trip coordinator or other people who have made the trip before. Find out what you can expect to encounter on the trip: terrain, elevation gain, length of trip, stream crossings, snow slopes, exposure, etc. Plan accordingly. Determine whether your fitness and skill level is up to the rigours of the trip.
2. Phone the coordinator several days in advance to confirm your attendance, preferably by Wednesday evening at the latest.
3. Let the coordinator know what your abilities are so that the coordinator can make appropriate arrangements. If you know that your abilities are significantly less than other members of the group, make arrangements for some friends , who have similar abilities, to come on the trip with you.
4. Make sure you have all the basic equipment you might need on the trip (eg. extra clothing, rain gear, food and water, first aid kit, matches and light, map and compass). Be prepared to spend the night in the bush even if you are going on a day trip. Remember, you donít have to be deep in the wilderness to run into trouble.
5. Let a family member or friend know where you are going and when you will be back.
6. Show up at the initial meeting place in plenty of time and be prepared physically, mentally, and equipment-wise for the trip you are going on.
7. If you accept a ride from someone, offer to share a reasonable amount of the vehicle expenses.
8. Pay attention to the suggestions of the trip coordinator.
9. Do not hike at a fast pace that forces other members of the group to try to keep up. If you hike at a pace slower than the group, make arrangements to have someone hike with you and notify the trip coordinator of those arrangements.
10. If you recognize that you will be unable to make the tripsí objective, notify the trip coordinator and make arrangements to wait in a conspicuous place for the group to return or have someone return to the vehicles with you.
11. If there is an existing trail, use it. Travel single file and avoid the temptation to detour around muddy spots. Detours lead to widening of the path or multiple paths. Do not cut across switchbacks. If possible, remove obstacles from the trail (eg. Rocks, fallen branches)
12. If there is no trail, select a route over the most durable terrain such as gravelly creek beds, sandy or rocky areas. Try to avoid steep and loose slopes and wet areas. When not on a hardened surface, spread out rather than follow the same route as those in front of you.
13. Be aware of your physical condition and the condition of those in the group. Know the signs and remedies for dehydration, hypothermia, and hyperthermia. Drink lots of water.
14. Watch the weather. Be prepared to turn back if conditions deteriorate.
15. Be aware that you are probably in bear country. Be prepared for an encounter and take precautions. Make noise so the bears know youíre coming. Learn the signs displayed by defensive or aggressive bears. Know how to react when you encounter a bear.
16. Understand that all water should be considered as contaminated. Be prepared to treat any ground water before drinking it.
17. Be thoughtful in the disposal of human waste, know how to go in the woods:
    • minimize the chance of water pollution
    • minimize the chance of anyone or anything finding the waste
    • maximize the rate of decomposition
18. Do not discard anything in the wilderness. If you pack it in, pack it out.
19. Respect wildlife. Give animals ample space and distance. Donít feed wildlife. Leave pets at home.
20. If you get separated from the group and think you are lost, stop immediately. Donít panic. Try to determine where you might have got off track. Mark the spot where you are and make short sorties in different directions to try to find the trail. Donít leave your pack behind. If your efforts to find the trail fail, stay where you are and prepare to spend the night. Use a whistle to attract the attention of the others in your group.
21. After the trip, return borrowed equipment promptly.

In case of an accident

1. Consider the severity and implications of the accident, the remaining hazards, the terrain, and the availability of resources when deciding what to do next.
2. Ensure that everyoneís present safety is maintained and that further danger is minimized.
3. Let the group know if you have any special skills or knowledge about first aid.
4. Ensure their own safety and, if your help is not needed, stay clear of rescue activities; cooperate with everyone involved in emergency activities.
5. If help is needed, organize an orderly expedition to contact emergency personnel. Ensure that those going for help know all the details of the emergency: location, condition of the terrain, condition of the injured person and the extent of injuries.
6. Those people staying at the accident scene should prepare to spend the night.