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. We will also check your contact phone number, your emergency contact phone number and your pacer’s contact number. We may also check your vehicle rego number.
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.
Expect to carry the full list of items below on Race day. However SingleTrack reserves the right to alter the list in the days before the event.
NO GEAR = NO START - Please bring all the gear to the event! Every year this is a problem, so please get this organised and bring it!
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3L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).
Water Filtration / Purification (recommended) - a good option is a screw on soft flask filter cap (such as HydraPak).Other options include purification tablets or SteriPEN.
Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode - low power mode is recommended.
Portable, fully charged phone charging battery pack (minimum 10,000 mAH) with compatible charging cables for your device.
GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.
Compass (must be physical compass seperate from your watch or phone).
Map and Course Notes (supplied at Bib Collection).
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.
Emergency space bag or light bivvi bag (1 only) or equivalent bag (Space blankets are not accepted).
Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).
Warm full fingered gloves.
Waterproof gloves - 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
Thermal long pants - 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)
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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.
Portable, fully charged phone charging battery pack (minimum 10,000 mAH) with compatible charging cables for your device.
GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.
Compass (must be physical compass seperate from your watch or phone).
Map and Course Notes (supplied at Bib Collection).
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.
Emergency space bag or light bivvi bag (1 only) or equivalent bag (Space blankets are not accepted).
Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).
Warm full fingered gloves.
Waterproof gloves - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.
One working torch.
Waterproof Pants
Thermal long pants - 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)
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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.
Emergency space bag or light bivvi bag (1 only) or equivalent bag (Space blankets are not accepted).
Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).
Warm full fingered gloves.
Waterproof gloves - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.
Waterproof Pants
Thermal long pants - 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)
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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. 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
Thermal long pants - 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