Knee Buster & Quads Killer (41km, elev 2580m, Very Hard) (CANCELLED DUE TO LA NINA)
About this event
Distance: 41.2km Elevation: 2581m Diffuclty: very hard due to distance, elevation & terrain. Harder than almost all the walk I have put up. This is an extremely good training walk to get your endurance up and build your leg muscles. Description: Immediate descent of 600m follow by an immediate ascent of 570m, which follows by an immediate descent of 570m. Some flat for 5.5km then an ascent of 450m. We have our lunch break up here before descending down 450m. Steady 110m ascent over 4km before a 400m ascent up. Rest here, then relaxing 13km descent before a 600m climb back up. Tips: Avoid cramps by keeping check on salt. Pack light Carb load 2 days before Hiking Poles helps here, especailly descending Water: will be walking there this weekend to scout on water refill opportunity (still need to treat) Weather: ? (probs change if to hot or raining) Transport: TBA Exit Points: None IMPORTANT NOTES: – You are responsible for looking after your own health and safety. You must also take care not to put other people at risk. – Do not venture off the trail or close to cliff edges. – Stay together as a group, but maintaining the 1.5m social distancing requirement within the group the entire event. – You are a healthy individual with no symptoms of illness ie: cough, flu, cold or other underlying health issues etc. If unwell, please stay at home! – You have not been admitted in the hospital or quarantined for the past 14 days. – You have not been or coming from overseas for the past 14 days. – Wear comfortable outfit and sturdy walking shoes. Bring at least 3L of water, food, snacks, hand sanitizer, light rainjacket, small towel, headtorch and optional: water purifier tablets or filter bottle. Can move people from waitlist if you message/comment you can commit to come AND I know you can do it (eg, you have hike with me before). Please only sign up if confident you can do it, this is not an easy hike. No gratuity required.
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