ComeHike is a non-profit organisation with a club constitution to ensure that a structure is in place for selecting individuals to act on behalf and for the mandate of the club. The constitution is reviewed at each AGM.

Club constitution downloads:

Club constitution 25 February 2026

Club constitution - Annexure A - Code of conduct

ComeHike hiker's guide and code of conduct:

• Any person booked on a ComeHike hike is responsible for ensuring that he/she is fit enough to complete the hike.
  
• Prior or current abuse of alcohol or drugs impairs fitness and causes dehydration while hiking.
  
• Participants with a serious medical condition should only join a ComeHike hike if they are medically fit to do so and have disclosed any relevant condition that could affect their safety or that of others. Concealing such a condition may place both the participant and fellow hikers at risk and could have serious consequences.
  
• A general indemnity waiver has to be signed by all hikers prior to the hike commencing.
  

• The cut-off time for booking on a day hike is 18:00, 2 days before the hike. Multi-day hike booking cut-off times will be confirmed by the hike leader.
  
• If you are not familiar with the hike, discuss in full with the hike leader at the time of booking.
  
• If you are not able to attend a hike for which you have booked, let the hike leader know, preferably the day before. This allows the group to start on time and shows consideration for your fellow hikers.
  
• Make sure you arrive at the time stipulated by the hike leader but, if you are going to be late, contact the hike leader who will then decide if you should still join the hike and whether the group will wait for you.
  
• The hike leader will give an approximate duration of the hike, but it may take either a shorter or longer time, so hikers should not make firm time arrangements for after the hike. 

• Adequate rain gear, cold weather gear and sun gear. Weather conditions can change at any time.
  
• Sufficient water at ALL times.
  
• Safety whistle.
  
• A cell phone is advisable.
  
• Snacks/sandwiches – depending on how long the hike is. High energy snacks are a good idea. 
  
• Tea/coffee/other hot drink in a suitable flask.
  
• Your own first aid kit with emergency blanket and personal medication.
  

• Footwear: only genuine hiking boots or trail running shoes should be worn on hikes. Make sure your boots/shoes are the correct size and that they are worn in before undertaking a long hike. 
  
• Socks: wear proper hiking socks – one or two pairs depending on comfort.
  
• Rain gear: rain jacket and pants must be fully waterproof and windproof. Test them before embarking on a hike.
  
• Sun gear: broad brimmed/full crown hats are recommended. Cloudy weather is deceptive and can still allow harmful rays to penetrate. It is suggested that a high protective sunblock be used on exposed skin on all hikes.   
  
• General: wear loose, light clothing and carry extra layers to put on, if necessary.
  

• The hike leader reserves the right to inspect the equipment/clothing/footwear of any person on his/her hike at any time.
  
• Stay with the group. Do not split off. Keep the person behind you – and in front of you – in sight. 
  
• When venturing off a designated path for any reason, make sure someone knows and leave your back pack at the exit point for others to see – if this is possible/safe.
• At no stage should a hiker leave the group or take another route without full discussion with the hike leader who may or may not give permission, depending on circumstances.
• Any hiker who chooses to leave the group without the consent of the hike leader will be deemed to have withdrawn from the ComeHike hike. The hike leader’s responsibility for that hiker then ceases.
  

• Do not take shortcuts, stay on the designated footpaths.
  
• Take everything away with you that you have brought, including empty containers, fruit peels, tissues and other litter.
  
• Do not destroy vegetation or animal life, pick flowers, dig up plants or take away anything you find on the hike, unless it is rubbish.
  
• Do not pollute water resources.
  
• Do not rinse out or use soap directly in a water source.
  
• Do not go the toilet closer than 50m from a water source. Bury any toilet matter, including toilet paper.
  
• Do not create fire hazards and note that smoking is not allowed on any of our hikes.
  
• Obey all the rules of the area in which you are hiking.
  
• When staying overnight, keep huts/facilities clean and sweep out your section before leaving.
  
• Observe and do not disturb, avoid noise pollution. No radios or loud cell phones.
  

• Hiking is a privilege, please don’t abuse it.
  
• Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photographs.
  
• Always be considerate to your fellow hikers.
  
• Do not jeopardise the safety of the group by neglecting yours.