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Equipment
| Important! |
Do not make any allowances for the fact that
the event takes place in the summer! Hopefully the weather will be good,
but conditions may well be cold and wet in the mountains. It is important to
make sure that you are properly equipped.
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| Footwear: |
Good boots are essential. If you plan to buy new
ones, make sure they are well worked before the event as blisters could be a
disaster. Always wear at least two pairs of socks and remember this when
buying. It is always better if boots are slightly larger; having them slightly
too small can have miserable consequences. Boots with a Gore-tex upper are
flexible and waterproof. Approach shoes and cross trainers are not suitable
for this event. Anyone arriving at the event wearing them will not be allowed
to take part as they do not afford suitable protection. YOUR FOOTWEAR MUST COME
ABOVE THE ANKLE.
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| Waterproofs: |
You must have waterproofs with you during the
climbs. It is essential to have a wind and waterproof outer-shell garment
whilst on the mountains: Gore-tex or an equivalent fabric is ideal. These will
need to be carried in your rucksacks together with some spare warm clothes. Wet
weather can lead to a high-chill factor, even at this time of year, so
over-trousers are also recommended.
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| Hats & Gloves: |
Hats and gloves are essential equipment if the
weather is cold or wet, and will be needed on the summits in any event - the
head suffers the greatest heat loss in cold weather. Alternatively, the sun can
be strong, so have a sun-hat as well!
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| General: |
Layers of clothing are better than very heavy
single layers; ideally there should be three distinct layers. Firstly, the base
layer should encourage moisture to 'wick' away from the skin, leaving a dryer
layer next to the skin. The middle layer, which could comprise of one or two
garments, should trap the maximum amount of air - fleece or wool is good for
this.
The final layer, or outer-shell, should do three things; keep
water out, keep the heat in and allow water vapour to escape. The layer system
can easily be adjusted according to the weather in order to maintain an even
body temperature.
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| Personal
Equipment: |
Each team member must also carry a torch with
spare batteries, a whistle, a water bottle and a small rucksack
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| Team Equipment: |
Every team must carry the following items
throughout the event:
- Survival Bag
- First Aid Kit
- Walking Poles (1 set)
- Note Book and Pencil
- Mountain Map
- Map Case
- Coimpass and Spare
- Emergency Food
- Insect Repellant
- Sun Cream
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Training:
| Introduction: |
Our experience of events over the past ten years
indicated certain key points that every team leader should note:
- You should have a good level of physical fitness for this
event.
- Team members should be evenly matched for their
ability.
- Every team member should take their preparationg
seriously.
- Drivers must be aware of their reponsibilities.
- Make use of our Mountain Awareness Day.
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| Fitness |
It would be foolish and potentially dangerous to
suddenly climb a number of mountains if your body is normally expecting a
weekend as a couch potato. To be successful, you will need to be able to walk
over rough terrain, involving both steep uphill and downhill sections - it
should not be necessary to have to run at all. A rhythmic pace, especially
uphill, will lead to much better progress than charging at it. The moral of the
hare and the tortoise makes a lot of sense during the 24 Peaks Challenge,
especially as it is so easy to forget on the first mountain that you will still
need the strength and energy for the later peaks.
On registration you
will be sent a full information pack including a training program and details
of our Mountain Awareness Day.
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