MANDATORY GEAR &

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Alpine Challenge > Mandatory Gear & Qualification Standards

MANDATORY GEAR

All Runners must bring their mandatory gear to the bib collection to have it checked.

The Alpine Challenge terrain, despite the beautiful landscapes, is legitimate wilderness. Therefore, you will be required to carry mandatory items and these will be defined as your minimum items.

SingleTrack Events will add to this any further items if the weather anticipated demands it so to manage most effectively your safety and that of our crew.

    • Minimum of 2l water

    • Compass or GPS (can be in your watch or smartphone)

    • Personal location beacon or similar

    • Mobile phone (Telstra provides the best coverage) or PLB

    • Fully charged portable power bank

    • Torch/headlamp and spare batteries

    • Back up torch/headlamp

    • Whistle

    • Waterproof and windproof jacket with hood

    • Waterproof and windproof pants

    • Spare long sleeved thermal top and pants

    • Beanie or buff and windproof/waterproof gloves

    • Waterproof map of the area - Spatial Vision—Bogong Alpine Area 1:50,000 or off the website

    • Emergency bag

    • Personal first aid requirements, bandaids, antiseptic, painkillers etc

    • Pressure Snake Bandage

    • Food — for the run and emergency food if lost

    • Lighter or waterproof matches

    • Sunscreen 30+ and Sunhat

    • Minimum of 1l water

    • Compass or GPS (can be in your watch or smartphone)

    • Mobile phone (Telstra provides the best coverage) or PLB

    • Fully charged portable power bank (Optional)

    • Torch/headlamp and spare batteries

    • Whistle

    • Waterproof and windproof jacket with hood

    • Waterproof and windproof pants

    • Spare long sleeved thermal top and pants

    • Beanie or buff and windproof/waterproof gloves

    • Waterproof map of the area - Spatial Vision—Bogong Alpine Area 1:50,000 or off the website

    • Emergency bag (Optional)

    • Personal first aid requirements, bandaids, antiseptic, painkillers etc

    • Pressure Snake Bandage

    • Food — for the run and emergency food if lost

    • Lighter or waterproof matches

    • Sunscreen 30+ and Sunhat (Optional)

    • Minimum of 1l water

    • Compass or GPS (can be in your watch or smartphone)

    • Mobile phone (Telstra provides the best coverage) or PLB

    • Fully charged portable power bank (Optional)

    • Torch/headlamp and spare batteries (Optional)

    • Whistle

    • Waterproof and windproof jacket with hood

    • Waterproof and windproof pants

    • Spare long sleeved thermal top and pants (Optional)

    • Beanie or buff and windproof/waterproof gloves

    • Waterproof map of the area - Spatial Vision—Bogong Alpine Area 1:50,000 or off the website

    • Emergency bag (Optional)

    • Personal first aid requirements, bandaids, antiseptic, painkillers etc

    • Pressure Snake Bandage

    • Food — for the run and emergency food if lost

    • Lighter or waterproof matches

    • Sunscreen 30+ and Sunhat (Optional)

    • Minimum of 500ml water

    • Compass or GPS (can be in your watch or smartphone)

    • Mobile phone (Telstra provides the best coverage) or PLB

    • Whistle

    • Waterproof and windproof jacket with hood

    • Waterproof and windproof pants

    • Spare long sleeved thermal top and pants

    • Beanie or buff and windproof/waterproof gloves (Optional)

    • Waterproof map of the area - Spatial Vision—Bogong Alpine Area 1:50,000 or off the website

    • Personal first aid requirements, bandaids, antiseptic, painkillers etc

    • Pressure Snake Bandage

    • Food — for the run and emergency food if lost

    • Sunscreen 30+ and Sunhat (Optional)

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

All Runners must meet the following qualification standards to ensure they are sufficiently prepared for the challenge ahead.

  • 100 miles - at least one organised trail ultra of 50-75+ km or 12+ hour rogaine

  • 100 km - at least one organised trail ultra of 50-60 km or 8+ hour rogaine

  • 60 km - at least one organised trail ultra of 40-50 km or 6+ hour rogaine

  • 42 km - at least one organised trail run of 21 km or 4+ hour rogaine

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