Participant Journey

When considering the effectiveness and potential reach of the proposed solutions, the Advisory Group did so within the context of a typical participant journey sequence. This journey was identified as having five stages for the purposes of this work. Briefly, the five stages are:

Dream

The participant becomes interested in Angelus Hut or one of the access tracks, and considers tramping there sometime in the future. This stage is usually well before any effort is made to establish a plan to go.

Plan

The participant goes through the process of making the ‘Dream’ a reality by learning more about Angelus Hut and the surrounding area (e.g. different tracks to walk, how to get there, what to take, where to stay).

Prepare

The participant makes final preparations for the tramp, hopefully checking the weather forecast and packing their pack.

Experience

The participant travels to the start of the track, completes the tramp (experiencing the scenery, terrain, risks and weather) then heads home.

Share

The participant shares their experience with others. This sharing can influence the ‘Dream’ and ‘Plan’ stages for future participants. Sharing may take on many different forms including word of mouth with friends and family, written information through blogs or social media and sharing imagery and videos through social media platforms.