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 decide whether to enforce the “weather dependent” items in the immediate few days before the event.

    • 3L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode - low power mode is recommended. Also recommended you carry a power bank.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Survival / Emergency Blanket.

    • Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).

    • Warm full fingered gloves.

    • Waterproof gloves (weather dependent) - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.

    • Two (2) working torches each with spare batteries.

    • 500 kcal of Emergency Food (equivalent to 2 food bars).

    • Waterproof Pants (weather dependent).

    • Thermal long pants (weather dependent) - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Additional Warm Layer (weather dependent) - A heavy weight insulating layer such as a 250 - 350+ GSM fleece or a heavy weight merino top (minimum 260 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Ice Bandana / Neck Cooler (recommended if warm). There will be ice at some aid stations. The T8 neck coolers are very easy to use and cover the neck perfectly.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

    • Telstra SIM* (recommended)

    • 2L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode - low power mode is recommended. Also recommended you carry a power bank.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Survival / Emergency Blanket.

    • Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).

    • Warm full fingered gloves.

    • Waterproof gloves (weather dependent) - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.

    • One working torch.

    • Waterproof Pants (weather dependent).

    • Thermal long pants (weather dependent) - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Additional Warm Layer (weather dependent) - A heavy weight insulating layer such as a 250 - 350+ GSM fleece or a heavy weight merino top (minimum 260 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Ice Bandana / Neck Cooler (recommended if warm). There will be ice at some aid stations. The T8 neck coolers are very easy to use and cover the neck perfectly.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

    • Telstra SIM* (recommended)

    • 1.5L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode - low power mode is recommended.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Survival / Emergency Blanket.

    • Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).

    • Warm full fingered gloves.

    • Waterproof gloves (weather dependent) - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.

    • Waterproof Pants (weather dependent).

    • Thermal long pants (weather dependent) - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Additional Warm Layer (weather dependent) - A heavy weight insulating layer such as a 250 - 350+ GSM fleece or a heavy weight merino top (minimum 260 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Ice Bandana / Neck Cooler (recommended if warm). There will be ice at some aid stations. The T8 neck coolers are very easy to use and cover the neck perfectly.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

    • Telstra SIM* (recommended)

    • 500ml capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood (weather dependent). Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top (weather dependent) - made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Survival / Emergency Blanket.

    • Warm headwear (weather dependent) - beanie, buff or balaclava.

    • Warm full fingered gloves (weather dependent).

    • Thermal long pants (weather dependent) - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

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 80 km or more or 12+ hour rogaine

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

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